Music Business
Fender escalates copyright dispute with Yamaha
The legal battle over the design of S-style guitars takes a Goliath vs Goliath turn...
Madison Square Garden files defamation lawsuit against WIRED
WIRED "published the Article with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth,” the New York arena said in a complaint. Madison Square Garden Sues WIRED for Defamation After Arti
Madison Square Garden Sues WIRED for Defamation After Article About Tracking Gay Celebrities
WIRED "published the Article with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth,” the New York arena said in a complaint. Madison Square Garden Sues WIRED for Defamation After Article About Tracking Gay Celebrities Travis Bland
Warner Music Disputes Musician Claims on AI Revenue
Warner Music has responded to a lawsuit filed by US musicians union AFM over its AI deals. The union says a ‘new use’ clause in its performer agreement means its members should get compensation from t
StubHub Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Ticket Touting
Last week it was revealed that StubHub CEO Eric Baker is also MD of a company that is directly involved in touting tickets, a revelation that could hinder the company’s ongoing lobbying efforts in the
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.
StubHub Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraudulent Concealment
Last week it was revealed that StubHub CEO Eric Baker is also MD of a company that is directly involved in touting tickets, a revelation that could hinder the company’s ongoing lobbying efforts in the
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.
Music Catalog Investment Market Surges
Iconoclast, Anthem and Crescendo are among the music rights catalog companies in the final stages of sales.
As the Music Catalog Investment Market Hits a High Note, Financial Investors Are Cashing Out
Iconoclast, Anthem and Crescendo are among the music rights catalog companies in the final stages of sales.
StubHub Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraudulent Concealment
Last week it was revealed that StubHub CEO Eric Baker is also MD of a company that is directly involved in touting tickets, a revelation that could hinder the company’s ongoing lobbying efforts in the
Billboard Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Mitch Oliver On Why Club Content Should Never Come Before The Room
SLAPPED Records returns with À Fleur de Son, a seven-track various artist release curated by label head Mitch Oliver (@mitch.oliver_dj) and built around refined, DJ-focused club records. The compilation brings together Borak, FREEEMAN, Hi Milio, Manu (CA) & Peter Damian, DUZA, plv, and TheClaw,
Warner Music Disputes Union Claims on AI Compensation
Warner Music has responded to a lawsuit filed by US musicians union AFM over its AI deals. The union says a ‘new use’ clause in its performer agreement means its members should get compensation from t
StubHub Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraudulent Concealment
Last week it was revealed that StubHub CEO Eric Baker is also MD of a company that is directly involved in touting tickets, a revelation that could hinder the company’s ongoing lobbying efforts in the
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar Available
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
AFEM Endorses Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Agreements
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.
Lawsuit Filed Over Sample in Ye & French Montana's "Where They At"
A new lawsuit targets the 2024 track "Where They At," which starts with a clip from Kanye's iconic 2013 clash with photographers outside of an L.A. restaurant.
Ye & French Montana Sued Over Sample of Paparazzi Fight Video: ‘Don’t Take No Photos!’
A new lawsuit targets the 2024 track "Where They At," which starts with a clip from Kanye's iconic 2013 clash with photographers outside of an L.A. restaurant.
DECAP and Splice Launch Knock Audio as a New Exclusive Sample Label
DECAP’s Drums That Knock series has become one of those rare sample brands producers talk about by name. The packs are known for drum sounds that feel finished right away, which is the whole reason they have spread across modern rap, R&B, pop, and club production at the level they have. Now D