Music Business
Yash Raj Films launches independent music label Raah Records
Leading Indian entertainment studio Yash Raj Films (YRF) was among the first production houses in the country to launch an in-house label to release its movie soundtracks. That was back […] The post is from Music Ally.
AFEM and DDEX Address Music Rights Infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
Getdown Services Release 'Massive Champion'
The buzzy Minehead-via-Brighton party-starters shake off the 'joke band' label and face up to doubt on nuanced album number two
Spotify Unveils AI-Generated Music Labeling
An “AI Persona” badge will be added to some profiles from next month, and music from AI personas will not be included in any editorial or algorithmic recommendations
Spotify Executive Discusses AI Initiatives in Australia
Duboff recently visited Australia to talk with artists and partners in the domestic industry about its own AI protections and initiatives.
BMG and Suno Reach Licensing Deal for AI Music Model
Under the agreement, which also settles Suno's past use of BMG works, artists and songwriters must opt in to their music being used for AI inputs and outputs.
Suno signs another music licensing deal – with BMG
Are the dominoes starting to fall for Suno when it comes to music licensing deals? Today the company has bagged BMG.
Spotify announces new AI-labelling system for AI-generated artists and content
An “AI Persona” badge will be added to some profiles from next month, and music from AI personas will not be included in any editorial or algorithmic recommendations
Suno inks global licensing deal with BMG, ahead of launching new music model
BMG is the first significant rightsholder to ink a licensing deal with Suno since Warner Music Group announced an alliance with the AI company nine months ago. Source
‘We’re Trying to Bet Big on Human Artistry’: Spotify’s Sam Duboff Talks AI Initiatives
Duboff recently visited Australia to talk with artists and partners in the domestic industry about its own AI protections and initiatives.
Getdown Services – ‘Massive Champion’ review: an unlikely triumph of heart and humour
The buzzy Minehead-via-Brighton party-starters shake off the 'joke band' label and face up to doubt on nuanced album number two
Addressing Music Rights and Royalties
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
GEMA wins copyright lawsuit against AI music generator Suno in Europe
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and
AFEM and DDEX to host industry discussion on music rights infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
AI Songwriter Lawsuit Victory for GEMA in Europe
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and
AFEM and DDEX Address Music Rights Infrastructure Challenges
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
SOCAN acquires CMRRA, consolidating Canadian music rights licensing
SOCAN, the performing rights society for Canadian songwriters, has bought CMRRA, Canada’s mechanical rights organisation. It means performing rights and mechanical rights will be licensed via one soci
GEMA wins copyright lawsuit against Suno
The European music industry has scored a significant win when it comes to AI and copyright, with a German court siding with collecting society GEMA against Suno. Judges ruled that Suno breached US and
AFEM & DDEX Discuss Music Rights Infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
Record Labels Propose Guidelines for AI-Generated Music Chart Eligibility
The major labels and an assortment of indies have proposed a set of rules for when AI-generated recordings should be eligible for the music charts. They say only AI-assisted tracks should be allowed t