Music Business
Trap's Enduring Resonance: Analyzing Current Artist Trajectories
Examining current signals within Trap, artists such as Future and Ken Carson demonstrate a period of stability in their Spotify follower acquisition. Both maintained their substantial follower counts, reflecting a 0% growth over the observed period, even as the genre overall suggests ongoing momentum.
Warner Music asks court to dismiss US musicians’ lawsuit over Suno, Udio deals
Warner says the union brought the lawsuit "in an improper attempt to place a judicial thumb on the negotiation scales." Source
Fuerza Regida’s push to exit Rancho Humilde deal under the ‘seven-year rule’ survives dismissal bid
Rancho sued the band in 2025 over what it called unauthorized performances, and Fuerza Regida countersued, alleging the label withheld royalties. Source
Dan Nevin appointed VP, Industry Relations at Merlin
Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide. Source
Addressing Friction in Music Rights and Royalties
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 Backs 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.
Lifecycle of an Electronic Music Release
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Change The Beat launches initiative for 300 label signings by 2028
Global non-profit organisation Change The Beat has announced a broadened support programme for women and gender-expansive artists.
AFEM supports 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.
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.
StubHub Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over CEO's Ticket Broker Activities
A fan claims that Eric Baker's involvement with a reselling fund, while disclosed in a regulatory filing, was not publicized to consumers.
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
StubHub Hit With Customer Class Action Fraud Lawsuit Over CEO’s Ticket Broker Side Gig
A fan claims that Eric Baker's involvement with a reselling fund, while disclosed in a regulatory filing, was not publicized to consumers.
Madison Square Garden Has Been Secretly Tracking Queer Musicians
The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers
Madison Square Garden Allegedly Tracked Queer Musicians and Rappers
The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers
Christopher Nolan responds to “irrelevant” backlash over ‘The Odyssey’ casting
Elon Musk labelled the director an "anti-white racist" for casting Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy
HYBE Sues to Stop BTS Bootleg Merch Sellers at U.S. Stadiums During ‘ARIRANG’ World Tour
The Korean music giant is seeking a legal injunction to seize counterfeit merch. Such lawsuits have become standard operating procedure for major U.S. tours.
Billboard Releases Comprehensive Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
BMG Acquires Publishing Catalogs of Hal David, John Lee Hooker, and ARC Music
The acquisition completes a transaction that first got underway in 2016.
Madison Square Garden Flagged Queer Musicians in Secret Database
The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers