Music Business
Suno’s latest legal opponent fought the tobacco industry – and won a quarter of a trillion dollars
Hagens Berman has joined forces with Delgado Entertainment Law to represent indie artists whose recordings were allegedly copied without permission. Source
The majors and BMG asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that lets songwriters reclaim copyrights worldwide. Five things to know about Vetter v. Resnik
For about 50 years, the industry believed termination only affected US rights. This ruling would make those rights worldwide for the first time. Source
Navigating the Digital Noise in Music
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Podcast on Building Live Electronic Music Performances
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
Music Tech 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.
Era-defining executive, label chief, and producer Clive Davis dies aged 94
Music industry giant Clive Davis has died, at the age of 94. Davis helped shaped the modern music industry though a series of adroit signings that showcased his skill for identifying future talent: Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen, amongst many others.
AI Round Up: platform news, new marketing tools, and SZA, Jack Conte and Fenix Flexin
AI is in an unusual position where it sparks polarised public opinions, yet is simultaneously being used by everyone and their dog to do things that they couldn’t do before: make efficiency gains, access information and analysis, or take new creative steps. And once again, a lot of AI news has arriv
Owen Kiernan Offers Advice on Digital Strategy for Music Industry
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Sets to Live Electronic Performances
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
Music Tech Pitch Competition Focuses on Electronic Labels and Publishers
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.
Clive Davis, Music Industry Veteran, Dies at 94
He worked with Springsteen, Santana, Whitney Houston and many more
Young people are driving a boom for independent cinemas, survey shows
The US study reflects a greater post-COVID rebound for the cinema industry
Nvidia hit with US copyright suit claiming it trained AI models on Winamp subsidiary Jamendo’s music without permission
Jamendo is seeking an injunction, plus actual damages and Nvidia's profits of "no less than" EUR €17.8 million (approx. USD $20.3 million). Source
Ex-Blackstone exec Vlado Spasov launches $1.5B alternative asset manager Trimontium – music rights among target assets
Trimontium says its target areas also include "uncorrelated" asset classes such as IP rights and royalties. Source
Spotify wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it allowed ‘billions’ of fraudulent Drake streams
In November 2025, rapper RBX claimed Spotify failed to curb "mass-scale fraudulent streaming," stripping royalties from other rights holders. Source
Young people are driving a boom for independent cinemas, survey shows
The US study reflects a greater post-COVID rebound for the cinema industry
“The visionary who transformed dreams into reality, leaving an indelible mark on music and lives worldwide”: Clive Davis, music industry veteran and mentor to the stars has died, aged 94
He worked with Springsteen, Santana, Whitney Houston and many more
Podcast on Developing Live Electronic Music Performances
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
Music Tech 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.
Ozcillex Demonstrates Strong A&R with Collective Artist Growth
Ozcillex is currently exhibiting significant label momentum, evidenced by the collective rise in Spotify followers among its artists. With an average growth of 15% across its roster, the label's A&R curation appears to be effectively identifying and nurturing talent within the electronic music landscape.