Music Business
UK government should clarify whether it’s investing in AI companies that use unlicensed training data, say campaigners
The UK government has set up a Sovereign AI Unit to support British AI companies. But it’s not clear if supported companies are obliged to get licences for any copyright protected works used in AI training. That’s a problem and a missed opportunity according to House Of Lords member Beeban Kidron
Primary Wave Raises Additional $2.2 Billion For Song Catalog Investments
The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.
Siblings Detail Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Rimas Entertainment Presents SONAR: ‘A Record Label Where Artists Can Develop with Freedom’
The label's roster includes Cris MJ, Yan Block, Hades66 and more.
🌅 Horizon Future Leaders - Ben Binner
Ben Binner is Senior Director Of Commercial Development And Strategy at Sun Label Group - the label group behind the legendary Sun Records, Gaither Music and Green Hill Records catalogues, home to Elvis Presley’s first recordings, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and the birth of rock n roll.
Prediction Markets Transform Fan Engagement with Music, Billboard Reports
Prediction markets have become mainstream and are changing the way fans engage with music and pop culture. Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara joins Billboard On The Record to discuss how the p
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
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 conversation moderated by AFEM Health Co-Chair Izzy Naud. The post AFEM Health Roundtable: Tinnitus and
HYBE posts record Q1 revenue of $477M, up 39.5% YoY, driven by BTS comeback
HYBE's latest earnings filing was published on Wednesday, April 29 Source
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
How Music Fans Are Cashing In on Kalshi Predictions w/ Luana Lopes Lara | Billboard On The Record
Prediction markets have become mainstream and are changing the way fans engage with music and pop culture. Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara joins Billboard On The Record to discuss how the platform is expanding into new categories and giving music superfans the ability to put money behind
The Beatles’ Apple Corps restructures executive team with new hires and promotions
The hires span marketing, finance, retail, and strategy, all reporting to Tom Greene, who took on the role in September 2025. Source
There’s now a collecting society just for AI-generated music
For now, most established collecting societies are not representing GenAI-music creators, amid concerns over the training models of the platforms that they use – and also questions about whether their work even qualifies for copyright protection. However, with nearly 70,000 AI-music tracks being rel
Sony Music wins legal battle over Jimi Hendrix Experience rights
Sony Music and Experience Hendrix have emerged as victors in a UK High Court battle over the rights to studio albums by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. They had faced legal action from the estates of Hendrix’s bandmates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, who were seeking copyright and performer’s rights
Indie labels team up on campaign promoting recycled vinyl
We shouldn’t call it a ‘vinyl boom’ any more: we’re now nearly two decades in to the sustained resurgence of the physical format. And while that’s a happy trend, it does bring some concerns about vinyl’s environmental impact. The latest effort to tackle that challenge comes from a partnership betwee
Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Assault by Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
“In the next 12 months there are going to be two, possibly three more Moog synths – we’re going to have some instant classics added to our roster”: EXCLUSIVE! Moog President Joe Richardson tells us what's coming next from the iconic synth brand
With the Muse and Messenger signalling that Moog is still in rude health following its acquisition by InMusic, we catch up with its president to learn more about life behind the scenes at the world’s biggest synth brand
Siblings File Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate Alleging Sexual Assault and Grooming
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Jimi Hendrix Bandmates' Estate Loses Copyright Case Against Record Label
The court decided that, despite their claims, the clause of the recording agreement was “clear and unequivocal”
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February