Music Business
Kanye loses uncleared sample lawsuit, but warns “there’s a cost attached to thinking you can take advantage of Ye”
Kanye West has lost his legal battle over an uncleared sample on a version of his ‘Donda’ track ‘Hurricane’ that was played at one of his 2021 listening parties. However, the rapper reckons the company that sued him has still made a loss when their legal costs are taken into account
This may be the “moment” to rewrite copyright law, says US Copyright Office boss
The boss of the US Copyright Office was asked about the Supreme Court ruling in the major labels v Cox case in US Congress yesterday. She said it had reduced the “incentives” for internet companies to “take steps to curb infringement”, and lawmakers might want to amend copyright law as a result
Listeners engage less deeply with music labeled as AI – even when it’s actually human-made, academic study finds
The Wu and Holmes paper was based on two preregistered studies involving 399 US participants Source
BMG acquires publishing interests in catalog of Jet, the band behind ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’, expanding on 2023 recordings deal
Jet released three studio albums and have sold more than 6.5 million records worldwide Source
Universal Music India strikes global distribution deal with indie artist services company first.wav
Company's operations span artist management, music distribution, and marketing Source
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Prospa And Murda Beatz Turn “Baby” Into A Lean Club Weapon Ahead Of Free Your Mind
Above Image Cred: Jimi Herritage Prospa have shared “Baby,” their new single with Murda Beatz, ahead of their debut album Free Your Mind, out June 5 via CircoLoco Records. The release also carries a bigger label story, since Free Your Mind will mark CircoLoco Records’ first full-length album release
Paul van Dyk Opens VANDIT Next Generation For Emerging Electronic Producers
Paul van Dyk and the VANDIT Label Group have launched VANDIT Next Generation, a new talent scouting and mentorship program built to support emerging electronic music producers across the globe. Submissions are open now, with artists invited to send their best original track via Dropbox or SoundCloud
Dua Lipa Samsung Case, NewJeans Lawsuit, Taylor Swift Trademarks & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Dua Lipa sues Samsung, NewJeans faces copyright claims, Taylor Swift fights a trademark lawsuit and much more.
UK Live Industry Criticizes Government Delay on Ticket Touting Laws
In the King’s Speech delivered on Wednesday (May 13), the issue was referenced only through proposed draft legislation.
U.K. Live Industry Dismayed as Government Delays Ticket Touting Laws: ‘A Betrayal of Millions of Music Fans’
In the King’s Speech delivered on Wednesday (May 13), the issue was referenced only through proposed draft legislation.
The Ivors’ CEO Roberto Neri on AI, Championing U.K. Music & Hosting the Industry’s ‘Oscar-Equivalent’ Awards Ceremony
Rosalía and Linda Perry are among the names set to be honored at 2026's Ivor Novello Awards.
The Ivors’ CEO Roberto Neri on AI, Championing U.K. Music & Hosting the Industry’s ‘Oscar-Equivalent’ Awards Ceremony
Rosalía and Linda Perry are among the names set to be honored at 2026's Ivor Novello Awards.
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 Event 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
UK Music Industry Disappointed by Draft Ticket Touting Bill
"The relegation of this important issue to a ‘draft bill’ in the footnotes of the King’s Speech is hugely disappointing,” said one industry body, just days after Keir Starmer promised to stamp out tou
Paul Anka Honored as BMI Icon at 2026 BMI Pop Awards
Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are co-winners of songwriter of the year. Sony Music Publishing took publisher of the year.
Music industry “disappointed” by UK government’s “draft” bill on ticket tout ban from King’s Speech
"The relegation of this important issue to a ‘draft bill’ in the footnotes of the King’s Speech is hugely disappointing,” said one industry body, just days after Keir Starmer promised to stamp out touts "as soon as possible" The post Music industry “disappointed” by UK government’s “draft” bill on t
Paul Anka Honored as BMI Icon at 2026 BMI Pop Awards: ‘I’ve Been Doing This a Long Time’
Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are co-winners of songwriter of the year. Sony Music Publishing took publisher of the year.
Owen Kiernan on Navigating Digital Noise for Artists and Labels
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