Music Business
Tributes Pour In for MOBO Founder Kanya King
The founder and CEO of MOBO, Kanya King, died this week, it was announced earlier today. Tributes have been coming in for King from across the music industry, including YolanDa Brown, who says she’s o
Pooh Shiesty Trial Set for 2027 in Alleged Kidnapping Case
The rapper is accused of forcing Mane to release him from a 1017 Records label deal at gunpoint.
Pooh Shiesty Gets 2027 Trial Date in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case
The rapper is accused of forcing Mane to release him from a 1017 Records label deal at gunpoint.
CISAC Calls for Protection of Human Creativity Amid AI Advancements
CISAC used its General Assembly in Paris today to launch a new declaration - the Paris Commitment - via which creators call on policymakers and the industry to ensure “human creativity” is “protected,
Tributes Paid to MOBO Founder Kanya King
The founder and CEO of MOBO, Kanya King, died this week, it was announced earlier today. Tributes have been coming in for King from across the music industry, including YolanDa Brown, who says she’s o
YouTube Terms of Service Allow AI Music Training, Google Says in Copyright Lawsuit
A new court filing claims that when indie artists upload music to YouTube, they grant a “broad license” that covers the AI initiatives of parent company Google.
Spotify’s rule changes and thresholds are “unfair and deceptive practices”, says new lawsuit
An independent musician, who also happens to be an attorney, has sued Spotify claiming that changes it made to “filtering criteria” resulted in “legitimate plays” of his music not being counted as str
Cutting Through the Noise – Owen Kiernan
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 Health Roundtable: Tinnitus and Hearing Health
On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con
AFEM Health Roundtable on Tinnitus and Hearing Health
On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con
Chris Brown settles lawsuit over songwriting royalties
The R&B star and his publisher had been accused of withholding compensation from a lyricist on both tracks.
NMPA + Billboard Music Investor Dinner 2026: See the Photos
National Music Publishers’ Association leader David Israelite and Billboard once again cohosted a music investors dinner.
Chris Brown Settles Lawsuit Over ‘Sensational’ and ‘Monalisa’ Songwriting Royalties
The R&B star and his publisher had been accused of withholding compensation from a lyricist on both tracks.
AFEM Industry Insider Podcast: From DJ Set to Live Show – Building a Scalable 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: a music tech pitch competition for 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.
Global Music Rights sues Music Choice, alleging ‘willful’ copyright infringement of 95 songs after its license expired
Founded in 2013 by Irving Azoff, GMR represents just over 175 songwriters and their publishers Source
AFEM member discount: Zurich Music Week 2026
Zurich Music Week brings industry professionals, artists, and music lovers to Switzerland for a week of panels, workshops, live performances, and parties across the city. AFEM members can now access a member discount on the ZMW Pro Pass, which grants full access to conferences, masterclasses, and of
2 Live Crew Ruling, AI Settlements, ‘Power Ballad’ Movie & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat, 2 Live Crew loses a battle, UMG and Warner get sued over their AI deals, 'Power Ballad' riffs on music lawsuits and much more.
Abbey Road Boss Sally Davies on ‘Buoyant’ SXSW London Takeover & Shaping U.K. Industry’s ‘Pragmatic’ Response to AI
The famed London recording space brought their Studio Four brand to SXSW London last week.
Abbey Road Boss Sally Davies on ‘Buoyant’ SXSW London Takeover & Shaping U.K. Industry’s ‘Pragmatic’ Response to AI
The famed London recording space brought their Studio Four brand to SXSW London last week.