Music Business
AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Warner Music Group Reports Significant Growth in Digital Streaming Revenue
CEO Robert Kyncl broke down the 12% increase in digital streaming revenue, revealed how better licensing deals are helping its bottom line and more.
How Role Model Convinced His Label Not to Pair Him With Big-Name Producers After ‘Sally’ Success: ‘I Got to Trust My Gut This Time’
The singer/songwriter says he wanted to stick with the collaborators he believed in for Friday's Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.
Warner Music Group Earnings Call Recap: What You Need to Know
CEO Robert Kyncl broke down the 12% increase in digital streaming revenue, revealed how better licensing deals are helping its bottom line and more.
Two Lawsuits Filed Against Suno Following Data Breach
Following the recent media reports that data connected to 55.3 million Suno users was accessed by hackers last November, two class action lawsuits have now been filed against the AI company over its f
Record Labels Propose Chart Eligibility Rules for AI-Generated Music
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
SOCAN Acquires CMRRA, Consolidating Canadian Music 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
AFEM Endorses Industry Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
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
AFEM signs EMMA-led call for consent in AI music deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
AFEM Supports Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Songwriter AI victory in Europe as GEMA beats Suno in copyright lawsuit
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 Industry Insider Call: After the Algorithm
This session is designed to give AFEM members practical ideas they can apply immediately, whether they are shaping artist strategy, developing content plans, or thinking about more durable ways to rea
AFEM Backs EMMA Call for AI Music Deal Consent
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Yngwie Malmsteen New Album Hell or High Water
Hell or High Water will be released on November 13th via Music Theories Recordings / Artone Label Group. Yngwie Malmsteen Announces New Album, Unveils “Now or Never”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Yngwie Malmsteen Announces New Album, Unveils “Now or Never”: Stream
Hell or High Water will be released on November 13th via Music Theories Recordings / Artone Label Group. Yngwie Malmsteen Announces New Album, Unveils “Now or Never”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Beatport Connect Returns to Hollywood
Electronic music conferences can get vague fast. Put enough panels, mixers, software demos, brand activations, and industry language in the same hotel and the whole thing can blur into one long networking day. Beatport Connect LA is returning for its second year with a cleaner read: give the electro
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
UMG Seeks Dismissal of Union Lawsuit Over AI Deal
Universal Music has asked a federal court to dismiss the lawsuit brought against it by the American Federation of Musicians Source
AFEM Industry Insider Call to Offer Practical Strategies for Members
This session is designed to give AFEM members practical ideas they can apply immediately, whether they are shaping artist strategy, developing content plans, or thinking about more durable ways to rea