Music Business
Only a jury can decide reggaeton ‘dembow’ copyright case targeting Bad Bunny, Karol G and 150+ artists, judge rules
The defendants include Pitbull, Drake, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber, and units of the three major music companies. Source
Jennifer Hudson, Patti LaBelle & Boyz II Men to Lead MLB All-Star Game Entertainment
The Midsummer Classic will take place in Philly.
BBC’s music boss Lorna Clarke outlines broadcaster’s AI transparency commitments - but can it actually meet them?
BBC Director Of Music Lorna Clarke has said the broadcaster wants to be transparent when artists it champions have used AI as part of their creative processes, though that will rely on the music industry at large deciding when and how it is going to be transparent about the use of AI in new releases
Raffaella Braun Named Co-President of Triple Tiger Records
The radio promo executive will lead the label with Annie Ortmeier.
Alibaba entertainment arm Damai launches artist development label ORCA and a worldwide audition to build global music group
The audition, run by ORCA in partnership with All My Anecdotes, will act as a talent pipeline for the label's future projects, and runs from July 3 to August 3. Source
Taylor Swift beats poet’s copyright lawsuit over her song lyrics, as judge dismisses case with prejudice
A Florida judge threw out Kimberly Marasco's case, ruling that the poems she says were copied do not contain expression that copyright law protects. Source
Playlist Alert service shuts down five years after launching
Playlist Alert was an app launched in 2021 by Humble Angel Records, giving artists, managers and labels push notifications when their tracks were added to Spotify-curated playlists. Although it won plenty of friends in that target market, the app is now shutting down, with founder Kieron Donoghue co
Hybe seeks emerging producers with ‘Next New Creator’ auditions
Like its K-Pop peers, Hybe is famous for the auditioning process behind its groups. Now it’s putting that methodology to work in a search for emerging producers too. Its ‘Next New Creator’ program launched this week with four of its labels – BigHit Music, Belift Lab, Pledis Entertainment and YX Labe
LadBible struggles show impact of Meta and Google algorithms
News and lifestyle publishers are very much the canaries in the coal mines of social media – specifically platforms pivoting their algorithms to whatever their CEO is currently excited about, be that video, creators or mountains of AI slop. It’s a sector worth following for music marketers wondering
"Absurd, frivolous and harassing": Taylor Swift wins copyright lawsuit over her song lyrics after long legal battle
A two-year tussle has finally ended with victory for the pop superstar
First ever official Black Sabbath book announced
'The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter' will be published in three separate editions
AFEM joins industry call for artist consent and fair compensation 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 the electronic music release lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Negative marketing tactics in music production exploit user insecurity
Ever seen a video that convinced you "your mix sucks"? Brands and influencers are chasing engagement by telling amateurs their music isn't good enough – but this anxiety-inducing messaging can damage
Artists and entertainment world figures share support for Yungblud after emotional speech following “industry plant” accusations
"You’ve earned it all Dom. Cheers brother”
Taylor Swift wins “absurd” copyright lawsuit over her song lyrics
The case has been ongoing since 2024, and claimed the pop star stole lines from poems to write lyrics to songs on ‘Midnights’, ‘Lover’ and ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ and more
Negative Marketing's Impact on Music Creativity
Ever seen a video that convinced you "your mix sucks"? Brands and influencers are chasing engagement by telling amateurs their music isn't good enough – but this anxiety-inducing messaging can damage
Negative Marketing's Impact on Music Creativity
Ever seen a video that convinced you "your mix sucks"? Brands and influencers are chasing engagement by telling amateurs their music isn't good enough – but this anxiety-inducing messaging can damage
Lifecycle of an electronic music release explored
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Negative marketing in music production erodes creativity
Ever seen a video that convinced you "your mix sucks"? Brands and influencers are chasing engagement by telling amateurs their music isn't good enough – but this anxiety-inducing messaging can damage