Music Business
Andy Burnham is the U.K.’s New Prime Minister — Here’s What the Music Industry Needs From Him
Burnham is a fan of The Smiths and Oasis. Industry execs hope that his genuine love of music translates to forward-thinking policies.
Re.You Keeps Younion Moving With the Darker Club Pressure of “Decisions”
Re.You is back on his own Younion label with “Decisions,” a one-track release that keeps his current run focused on deep groove, melodic control, and late-night club pressure. Released July 17, the single follows “Higher” and continues the German artist’s recent la
Merger Mania Is Reshaping the Music Industry With These Law Firms Leading Negotiations
As major players in the business realign under complex deals, top law firms are at the forefront of the negotiations.
“As a former Culture Secretary and big music fan, he has a deep understanding of what makes the music industry tick. He also knows the challenges”: UK Music CEO sets out five key tests for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
They include defending the BBC and breaking down EU touring barriers
Record industry bodies launch AI labeling program
Organisations like the RIAA, the IFPI and the Grammys are all involved in the project
UK Government Allocates £45 Million to Music Industry Amid Calls for Further Action
MPs and industry insiders speak out on progress being made, and urgent, vital action still needed on the ticket levy for protecting artists and venues, as well as beating the Brexit touring crisis and
Government announce £45million to “turn up” music industry for artists, businesses and children – but what do Andy Burnham’s government need to do now?
MPs and industry insiders speak out on progress being made, and urgent, vital action still needed on the ticket levy for protecting artists and venues, as well as beating the Brexit touring crisis and banning ticket touts The post Government announce £45million to “turn up” music industry for artist
They’re Not ‘Major Labels.’
The latest 'Tim's Take' from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham Source
Indonesia’s copyright rewrite would ban AI from imitating creators – and Google’s not a fan.
It would also make the use of copyrighted works to train AI models subject to fair-use limits or licensing agreements, Reuters reported. Source
As the music publishers drop their big copyright lawsuit against X, does US copyright law need a rewrite?
The music publishers that sued X for copyright infringement have ended their litigation. The lawsuit was a long-time coming given all the unlicensed music that is included in videos on X, but the recent landmark ruling in the majors v Cox case greatly weakened the publisher’s legal arguments
World Cup sent ‘Wonderwall’ to top of Spotify’s global chart
If you’d told us a year ago that Oasis’s 1995 song ‘Wonderwall’ would be topping Spotify’s ‘Top 50 – Global’ chart this summer, we’d have assumed the band were playing more concerts – perhaps in Mexico, Brazil and other big-volume streaming markets.
X and music publishers end their legal battle over infringement
Music publishers appear to have resolved their legal battle with X (formerly Twitter) but it remains unclear whether that resolution includes licensing deals or some kind of financial settlement.
Lila launches UK initiative for South Asian musicians and industry pros
UK-based non-profit Lila has launched its latest initiative, Lila Labs. It’s an extension of the organisation’s existing work supporting South Asian artists and industry professionals.
Apple Music ups subscription prices due to ‘rising licensing costs’
It shouldn’t be a surprise that Apple Music is raising the price of its subscriptions: the last time such a hike happened was four years ago in 2022.
Electronic Music Release Lifecycle Session Announced
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Rogét Chahayed on Uncredited Work for Kendrick Lamar Album
Having worked on Kendrick Lamar's 2015 magnum opus, only to go uncredited, Chahayed reflects on the lessons the experience taught him about the industry
Record industry groups launch AI labeling initiative
Organisations like the RIAA, the IFPI and the Grammys are all involved in the project
Beatskip Records: A Rising Force in Electronic Music
Beatskip Records is demonstrating significant label momentum, evidenced by the recent collective growth of its artists. With an average Spotify follower increase of 21% across emerging talents like MORANN and Digital Sanctuaries, the label's A&R strategy appears to be cultivating a promising roster.
Industry bodies launch AI labelling program
Organisations like the RIAA, the IFPI and the Grammys are all involved in the project
HYBE names new girl group TUIDE, set to debut under its ABD label this year
The group will be produced by Han Sung Soo, the founder of PLEDIS Entertainment, who has produced groups including SEVENTEEN. Source