Music Business
Behind The Single: The Second Voice – ‘Let Me Be’
Track: The Second Voice ‘Let Me Be’Released: 25 January 2026Label: Spinnin’ Records The Second Voice is an artist from Zambia who blends Afrohouse and Amapiano sounds. Inspired by artists like Marshmello, he stays anonymous by wearing a mask. ‘Let Me Be’ is the artist’s first release which quickly b
US musicians’ union files amended lawsuit against Universal and Warner over Suno and Udio AI deals
The union alleges that Universal and Warner licensed recordings made by its members to the two AI companies "without compensation or credit." Source
Session on Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Ariana Grande Launches Mental Health Initiative to Help Music Industry, Starting With Eternal Sunshine Tour Crew
The pop star's Brighter Days Ahead Foundation has partnered with Backline to make positive change.
BTS ‘Arirang’ tour drives Hybe to a new high for Q2 revenues
K-Pop colossus Hybe has reported its latest financial results, breaking its record for Q2 revenues with KRW 1.45tn ($992.8m at current exchange rates) of turnover last quarter.
Ariana Grande sues unknown hackers who stole and leaked her music
Ariana Grande has had it up to here with hackers stealing and leaking her songs. She has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against a group of as-yet unidentified ‘John Does’.
States cite new appeals-court ruling to defend Live Nation monopoly verdict – Live Nation says it backs throwing the verdict out
Live Nation argued that a tying claim requires proof of harm to competition in the tied market, and that its rivals had not been shown to suffer such harm. Source
BTS powers HYBE to record Q2 as ARIRANG world tour drives concert revenue boom for K-pop giant
Recorded music revenue grew 43.0% YoY to KRW 326.8 billion ($218m), also led by ARIRANG. Source
AFEM Joins 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 to Host Session on Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Understanding electronic music releases with AFEM, YOYAKU, SACEM, and CLIP
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American: A defining moment
They had no label, no management and the money was running out, but they had the songs, and a hit that would catch the ear of Taylor Swift, Prince and the rest of the world
Jimmy Eat World's 'Bleed American' and Its Impact
They had no label, no management and the money was running out, but they had the songs, and a hit that would catch the ear of Taylor Swift, Prince and the rest of the world
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.
AFEM to Host Session on Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American: A DIY Triumph
They had no label, no management and the money was running out, but they had the songs, and a hit that would catch the ear of Taylor Swift, Prince and the rest of the world
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.
AFEM to Host Session on Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American: A Powerful and Simple Creation
They had no label, no management and the money was running out, but they had the songs, and a hit that would catch the ear of Taylor Swift, Prince and the rest of the world
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.