Music Business
Alexi Cory-Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Bella Figura, Passes Away at 58
The firm, which acquires and manages rights across music publishing and recordings, announced Cory-Smith's unexpected passing on Friday (July 3).
Alexi Cory-Smith, Bella Figura Co-Founder and CEO, Dies at 58
The firm, which acquires and manages rights across music publishing and recordings, announced Cory-Smith's unexpected passing on Friday (July 3).
Pandora cites horse racing ruling in copyright dispute with The MLC
Pandora and The MLC are locked in a legal dispute over what mechanical royalties the streaming service should pay. Pandora has claimed that The MLC shouldn’t even be allowed to pursue this lawsuit. No
Live Nation seeks private arbitration for lawsuit over alleged financial misconduct
Live Nation has formally responded to the lawsuit filed a former employee who accuses the company of “financial misrepresentation and misleading disclosures”. It says those claims are without merit, b
Google insists AI training is fair use, lobbies UK on copyright
Google’s President Of Global Affairs has written a white paper on AI regulation, insisting that AI training is fair use under US law and should stay that way. The white paper comes as Google’s UK lobb
PRS defeats Rowntree black box class action at appeal
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
US Department Of Justice defends its Live Nation settlement
The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou
How It Was Made: Uakoz – Land Of Many (Planet Rhythm + Dub Techno)
Uakoz (@uakoz_) has been building his name through groove-led techno for years, and Land Of Many feels like one of the more complete statements in that lane. The London-based Italian producer has released on labels including ARTCORE, KMS Records, Kneaded Pains, and Odd Recordings, while also bringin
Spotify zaps half a million streams amid speculation Kalshi traders were behind boost for Malcolm Todd track ‘Earrings’
Spotify has removed 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd’s ‘Earrings’, which suddenly topped the platform’s US chart this week. It’s thought the track may have been artificially boosted by traders on the Kalshi prediction market who had placed bets on what music would get the most Spotify plays
Judge says dispute over reggaeton’s defining ‘dembow riddim’ is now a “battle of the experts” that only a jury can resolve
The copyright status of the ‘dembow riddim’ that originates in a Steely & Clevie track and has been used in so many reggaeton records will be decided by a jury. Experts disagree over whether the beat is an “original and protectable work” and a judge has ruled that only a jury can decide who is right
Bob Vylan Sues BBC Over Defamation Claim
The punk rappers alleged the British broadcaster unjustly labeled them antisemitic. Bob Vylan Sue the BBC for Defamation Following Pro-Palestine Chants at Glastonbury Travis Bland
Bob Vylan Sue the BBC for Defamation Following Pro-Palestine Chants at Glastonbury
The punk rappers alleged the British broadcaster unjustly labeled them antisemitic. Bob Vylan Sue the BBC for Defamation Following Pro-Palestine Chants at Glastonbury Travis Bland
Yungblud shares statement after industry plant accusations and tearful message to fans at Bludfest: “This community is created by us, for all of us”
He also opened up about going through a "breakdown" after his huge show in Czechia last week
PRS Wins Appeal Against Dave Rowntree's Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
US Department of Justice Defends Live Nation Settlement
The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou
The Rolling Stones launch their own ‘Streaming World Cup’
Which team are you supporting in the World Cup? We don’t mean England, Mexico or Cape Verde. We’re talking Team Jagger, Team Richards or Team Wood! Yes, the Rolling Stones are piggybacking on the men’s football extravaganza with their own ‘Streaming World Cup’ as part of the marketing campaign for t
Judge knocks back Sony Music attempt to expand Udio lawsuit
AI-music startup Udio may have reached licensing deals with UMG, WMG, Merlin and the NMPA – settling lawsuits filed by the first two in the process – but Sony Music has yet to join them. In fact, it has been trying to expand its lawsuit against the company by adding just over 30k sound recordings [&
69% of Spotify streams in the US go to American artists
The US is the biggest recorded-music market in the world, and it’s one where domestic artists are taking a big share of streams according to Spotify. “69% of all streams in the country go to American artists, and American music makes up 70% of the Spotify Top 50 chart in the U.S. in 2025,” claimed [
Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit” after Glastonbury controversy
The BBC said it “deeply” regretted broadcasting the set, describing the "death to the IDF" chants as “anti-Semitic sentiments” that were “utterly unacceptable” The post Bob Vylan to sue BBC for “placing labels upon us that did not, do not and never will fit” after Glastonbury controversy appeared fi
US Department Of Justice defends its Live Nation settlement
The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou