Music Business
Bad Bunny asks judge to reconsider ‘dembow riddim’ ruling, argues Steely & Clevie are seeking to protect a ‘Frankenstein’ work
Bad Bunny wants the judge in the ‘dembow riddim’ case that could impact on the entire reggaeton genre to reconsider his recent ruling that a dispute over the copyright status of the beat should go to a jury. He says the judge failed to address a “fundamental defect” in the other side’s lawsuit
Proposals to force music distributors in Korea to label “hateful” lyrics before release criticised by cultural groups
Cultural groups have criticised proposals in South Korea to force music distributors to review lyrics before releasing new music to label or even block songs with lyrical content that could be harmful to minors. Critics say the proposals provide no “concrete criteria” for defining harm
Bad Bunny asks judge to reconsider reggaeton ‘dembow’ copyright ruling or certify it for appeal to the Ninth Circuit
Bad Bunny and his label, Rimas Entertainment, have asked a US federal judge to reconsider a ruling that is keeping them in a copyright lawsuit over reggaeton’s “dembow” rhythm. In a motion filed on Wednesday (July 15), which you can read in full here, the two defendants asked the US District Court f
The Trouble With Labeling AI Music: Why a Proposal to Add ‘AI’ Tags Is Missing the Point (Guest Column)
A broad coalition of music organizations wants to label “AI-generated” and “AI-assisted” music on streaming services, but their approach is short-sighted.
Producer/Composer ‘Tricky’ Stewart Signs New Publishing Deal With BMG
Known for his work with Beyoncé and Rihanna, Stewart was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame earlier this year.
Cutting Edge acquires music rights and royalties of ‘Fast and Furious’ and ‘Yellowstone’ composer Brian Tyler
Cutting Edge Group (CEG) has acquired the music rights and royalty streams to composer Brian Tyler‘s catalog of film and TV scores. The catalog comprises more than 60,000 minutes of music. The acquired soundtracks accompany films that have generated a cumulative global box office of more than $21 bi
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
Reservoir Media Acquires Nacional Records Catalog, Forms Artist Development JV
Reservoir Media has acquired the catalog of independent label Nacional Records, along with the catalog of its publishing arm, Canciones Nacionales. Reservoir and Nacional will also enter a joint ventu
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.
Reservoir acquires catalogs of Latin music company Nacional, strikes JV to develop artists & songwriters
Reservoir Media has acquired the catalog of independent label Nacional Records, along with the catalog of its publishing arm, Canciones Nacionales. Reservoir and Nacional will also enter a joint venture to sign and develop recording artists and songwriters, according to an announcement on Thursday (
Genotone unveils ‘Proof of Human’ initiative for AI music
Last week, a group of music-industry bodies published proposals for a two-badge system to label music that’s wholly AI-generated or AI-assisted. Humans disclosing this information are key to the system… but how will *they* be verified?
Acquisitions Watch: BandLab snaps up Aoide and Too Lost buys Gyro·Group
The two latest music-industry acquisitions cover different areas: one an extension of AI-assisted music-making, and the other an expansion into Australasia and Asia-Pacific.
AFEM signs EMMA-led 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.
Reservoir Acquires Catalogs of Latin Indie Label Nacional Records, Publisher Canciones Nacionales
The deal includes a joint venture to sign and develop artists and songwriters.
Triller ordered to pay Merlin more than $3.2M in default judgment over unpaid licensing fees
The judgment also awarded Merlin $667,636.36 in pre-judgment interest and $717.05 in costs, plus post-judgment interest. Source
AFEM signs EMMA-led 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.
StubHub Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraudulent Concealment Regarding 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 EMMA-Led Call for Artist Control 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.
Warner Music Disputes Union's Claim on AI Revenue Share
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