Music Business
Copyright lawsuit against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future over ‘Telekinesis’ dropped
The move comes less than three months after a federal judge in Manhattan declined to throw the case out of court, rejecting the defendants' bid for dismissal. Source
Label The Slop.
The latest 'Tim's Take' from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham Source
BMG acquires publishing interests of Luca Anzilotti, co-founder of Eurodance group Snap!
BMG acquired the recorded music catalog of Snap! in 2018. Source
Warner Music Italy acquires catalog of indie label Asian Fake from parent House of Music
Founded in 2017, Asian Fake built its roster around Italy's urban and indie-pop scene. Source
Universal Music makes minority investment in Thai distribution and publishing company Solution One
S1 was founded in 2001 by CEO Karlcharn Kongkatong and co-founder Apsornsopha Sariman. Source
Metric Acceleration: Analyzing the Recent Audience Surge for SPFDJ
SPFDJ's 25% surge in Spotify followers highlights a significant momentum shift, signaling an intensified period of audience acquisition and engagement within the electronic music sector.
The Velocity of Discovery: Olle Boerg’s Rapid Metric Surge
Sweden’s Olle Boerg has recorded a 422% increase in Spotify followers, signaling a significant period of audience acquisition for the UniFreq Recordings artist.
Björn Ulvaeus on AI: ‘Human creativity is not just expression. It is testimony. A life lived.’
CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus delivered a speech at the org's General Assembly in Paris on Thursday (June 4), covering AI, copyright, licensing, Suno and more Source
Universal Music NZ Artist Development Program
The major music company presses play on nextWAV., a 12-month industry-first artist development program.
Universal Music New Zealand Launches nextWAV. Artist Development Program
The major music company presses play on nextWAV., a 12-month industry-first artist development program.
Black Bananas Announce First Album in 12 Years
Bad Bunch will arrive on the trio’s new label, Fire Records
Bill Ackman Sells UMG Stock After Acquisition Attempt Fails
The move comes less than a week after UMG's board declined the hedge fund investor's offer.
Bill Ackman to Sell Remainder of UMG Stock After Pershing Square’s Failed Acquisition Bid
The move comes less than a week after UMG's board declined the hedge fund investor's offer.
MLC Re-Designated by U.S. Copyright Office
This completes the first review process of the MLC and DLC, which will occur every five years. The Copyright Office calls the organizations' work so far "a great success."
The MLC Re-Designated by the U.S. Copyright Office
This completes the first review process of the MLC and DLC, which will occur every five years. The Copyright Office calls the organizations' work so far "a great success."
Feedback MTUK x AFEM Tech Competition for Electronic Music
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.
Music Agent Maria May Discusses Industry Pressures
Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the
Ronaldinho Announces Star-Studded ‘CAMISA 10’ as First Release Under His New Label Tu Música, Led by Sean Paul
The global set also stars Justin Quiles, Luis R. Conriquez, Lenny Tavárez, Dalex, Jon Z, Fariana, Jonas Blue and many more.
Ronaldinho Announces Star-Studded ‘CAMISA 10’ as First Release Under His New Label Tu Música, Led by Sean Paul
The global set also stars Justin Quiles, Luis R. Conriquez, Lenny Tavárez, Dalex, Jon Z, Fariana, Jonas Blue and many more.
M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi Over Tour Dismissal
M.I.A. was sacked as support act on Kid Cudi’s current tour last month, a move that has now prompted a lawsuit. At the time Kid Cudi said he was dropping M.I.A. because of “offensive remarks” she’d ma