Music Business
Understanding Electronic Music Release Lifecycle with AFEM
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
AFEM, YOYAKU, SACEM, CLIP: Understanding Electronic Music Releases
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
AFEM, YOYAKU, SACEM, CLIP Session to Detail Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
AFEM Joins EMMA-Led 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.
Exploring the Electronic Music Release Lifecycle 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.
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Christian Hip-Hop Label Lawsuit Against Capitol CMG Allowed to Proceed
Indie label Reach Records claims the UMG imprint balked at a price that it had already agreed to pay and then killed the deal "at the finish line."
Capitol CMG Must Face Lawsuit Over Canceled Deal to Buy Christian Hip-Hop Label, Judge Says
Indie label Reach Records claims the UMG imprint balked at a price that it had already agreed to pay and then killed the deal "at the finish line."
Key Music Industry Developments to Watch in Late 2026
From AI music policies to the purchase of THE•TEAM, Billboard rounds up the looming developments to keep an eye on through the end of the year.
Muvox drops its patent lawsuit against BMG, then sues Apple and Amazon over the same patent
The New Mexico company filed a notice of voluntary dismissal in its case against BMG on July 15, ending a dispute it first brought in August 2024. Source
Alison Krauss & Union Station, Sister Sadie Lead IBMA Awards Nominees
The organization has announced the nominees for the 2026 IBMA Industry Awards and the 2026 IBMA Momentum Awards.
Alison Krauss & Union Station, Sister Sadie Among Top 2026 IBMA Awards Nominees: Full List
The organization has announced the nominees for the 2026 IBMA Industry Awards and the 2026 IBMA Momentum Awards.
Songwriter sues Willie Colón’s publishing company over royalties from salsa hit ‘Talento de Televisión’
Amílcar Boscán also asked a judge to let him reclaim the copyrights to the song under US copyright law. Source
AFM insists ‘new use’ clause in its musicians agreement applies to AI - and that any other interpretation is “nonsensical”
US musicians’ union AFM reckons a ‘new use’ clause in its agreement with the labels means Warner and Universal should be sharing income for their Udio deals with its members. But there’s a disagreement over how that clause should be interpreted. AFM says the majors’ interpretation is “nonsensical”
M83 Announces New Album I Wrote You a Letter
Out September 25 via Anthony Gonzalez’s own Other Suns label
Behind The Campaign: Dry Cleaning
British alternative rock band Dry Cleaning released Secret Love, their third studio album, on 9 January 2026, following the late 2022 release of the Stumpwork album. Tim Hampson (of Youth Artists, the band’s management company), Emma Toney (marketing and audience development manager, 4AD US), Pam Ga
Duetti report eyes potential for Latin music-catalogue deals
Duetti has published its second ‘Music Finance Index’ report, focusing on music-catalogue valuations and trends in the market for selling them.
Beatskip Records Exhibits Emerging Momentum Through Artist Growth
The collective rise of artists on Beatskip Records, marked by an average Spotify follower growth of 21%, signals strong A&R curation. This nascent momentum suggests the label is effectively identifying and nurturing new talent within the electronic music landscape.
UK Music CEO Outlines Five Tests for Prime Minister, Focusing on Industry Support
They include defending the BBC and breaking down EU touring barriers
US musicians union urges court to reject Universal and Warner bid to dismiss lawsuit over Suno and Udio deals
The AFM says the deals triggered a "new use" provision requiring UMG and Warner to compensate members whose music was licensed to AI companies. Source