Music Business
Brighton Music Conference 2026
AFEM returns to Brighton Music Conference from 20 to 22 May 2026 with four panels, a welcome mixer, members dinner and the return of Meet the Experts. Ten industry leaders join Meet the Experts on Friday 22 May at Lazy Fin, with one-to-one sessions across rights, sync, marketing, label management, A
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.
Beatport Connect NYC Conference Announced
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca
The Ozcillex Surge: Analyzing adrien’s Rising Engagement Metrics
French artist adrien sees a notable 18% spike in Spotify followers, signaling a concentrated growth trend within the Ozcillex label environment.
“The algorithm-based way that social media functions now is destroying the music industry”: Lizzo claims it’s the reason you don’t know about her new album
It’s not her fault, she insists
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Back Catalogue to Warners for $300 Million
Deal is separate to their publishing rights sale of 2021
Give It Away? No – the Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their back catalogue to Warners for $300 million
Deal is separate to their publishing rights sale of 2021
George Barakat announces new single I Will Save You on Beatskip Dance
Canadian artist George Barakat is set to release a new electronic single titled "I Will Save You" through the Beatskip Dance label on May 15, 2026.
Beatport Connect Announces Music Conference in Brooklyn
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca
Beatport Connect Conference in Brooklyn
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca
Usher's Restaurant Loan Lawsuit Continues
A judge says the R&B star has brought sufficient legal claims over a $700,000 loan balance.
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Usher Moves Forward With Restaurant Loan Lawsuit Against Collaborator Bryan-Michael Cox
A judge says the R&B star has brought sufficient legal claims over a $700,000 loan balance.
Neil Young Trademark Lawsuit Over ‘Chrome Hearts’ Band Name Dropped by Fashion Brand
The case, filed last summer, claimed that the name of the rock icon's new backing band infringed the trademarks of a long-standing fashion brand.
Neil Young Trademark Lawsuit Over ‘Chrome Hearts’ Band Name Dropped by Fashion Brand
The case, filed last summer, claimed that the name of the rock icon's new backing band infringed the trademarks of a long-standing fashion brand.
T.J. Martell Foundation to honor Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw with Lifetime Music Industry Award
Capshaw has built Red Light into what the company says is the world's largest independent artist management firm, with a roster that includes Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Chris Stapleton, and The Strokes. Source
Music Publishing Deals Announced
Julia Wolf has signed with PULSE Music Group, Platinum Grammar & Adrian Nunez launch Bones Music Publishing & more news.
Publishing Briefs: Angine de Poitrine Ink Deal With Third Side Music, Riley Green at WCM
Julia Wolf has signed with PULSE Music Group, Platinum Grammar & Adrian Nunez launch Bones Music Publishing & more news.
Lizzo Criticizes Algorithms for Damaging the Music Industry
The singer's third album 'Bitch' is released on June 5
Lizzo hits out at “racist and fatphobic” algorithms for “destroying the music industry” and her album promo
The singer's third album 'Bitch' is released on June 5