Music Business
Suno sued by Winamp subsidiary Jamendo over AI training, as firm files new copyright suit just a week after suing Nvidia
Jamendo accuses Suno of the unauthorized use of musical content and associated data in the development and operation of its AI technologies. Source
AFEM and DDEX to Host Industry Discussion on Music Rights
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
Blur drummer loses royalty distribution legal challenge
Dave Rowntree brought case revolving around ‘black box’ royalties
Beatskip Records' Roster Exhibits Strong Momentum in Electronic Music
Beatskip Records is demonstrating significant label momentum, with its roster of artists experiencing an average 10% growth in Spotify followers. This collective upward trajectory, featuring artists such as Michal Czyz, AXION, and Siberian Bear, may suggest a strong and effective A&R strategy at the label.
Rising Momentum at Ozcillex: A&R Curation Signals Success
Recent data suggests a notable surge in artist momentum on the Ozcillex label, indicating effective A&R curation. The collective growth across its roster, particularly with artists like Cedicci and Exhilarated Ego, may reflect a strategic approach to identifying and nurturing emerging talent within the electronic music landscape.
“No plausible basis for suggesting a more accurate, let alone fairer, distribution": Blur drummer loses legal action against PRS over distribution of royalties
Dave Rowntree brought case revolving around ‘black box’ royalties
Sony Music Indonesia and Sun Eater Group launch joint venture label LUNAR
The new label debuts with three Indonesian artists: Kecoud, Alee, and Nandoshi. Source
Music Rights Infrastructure Discussion
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
Understanding Latin America’s Music Market: Platforms, Fans, and Growth Opportunities
By Randi Zimmerman, Content Specialist, Symphonic Latin America was one of the fastest-growing recorded music regions in 2024, with revenue up 22.5%. Today, the region continues to shape global pop, […] The post is from Music Ally.
AFEM x DDEX: Music Rights Infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
TIDAL's New Policy on AI-Generated Music
The streamer will also label AI music and remove anything designed to impersonate an artist
TIDAL will not pay royalties to AI-generated songs as they share new policy
The streamer will also label AI music and remove anything designed to impersonate an artist
Tidal allows AI-generated music – but it won’t earn royalties
Tidal is the latest music-streaming service to set out its policies around AI-generated music, and it’s going further than many of its peers.
AFEM and DDEX Address Music Rights Infrastructure
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Set to Live Performance
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
Feedback MTUK x AFEM: Pitch Competition for Electronic Music Labels
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
AFEM x DDEX: Music Rights Infrastructure Discussion
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
AFEM Podcast Explores Building Live Electronic Music Shows
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
Feedback MTUK x AFEM Pitch Competition for Electronic Labels
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
AFEM x DDEX: Music Rights Infrastructure Roundtable
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an