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From 75,000 AI tracks hitting Deezer daily to UMG’s copyright lawsuit against Quince… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
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Ultra Music Festival Faces Noise Lawsuit from Miami Residents
Local residents say the electronic dance music event turns their neighborhood into "an inescapable warzone of low-frequency bass."
Ultra Music Festival Hit With Noise Lawsuit From Angry Miami Neighbors: ‘Psychological Torture’
Local residents say the electronic dance music event turns their neighborhood into "an inescapable warzone of low-frequency bass."
Alok Steps Into Hellbent With ‘My Own Thang’ EP
Alok’s arrival on Hellbent Records with the ‘My Own Thang’ EP signals a clear adjustment in direction. Known for large-scale releases and wide global reach, he steps into a more focused club framework here, aligning with a label that has built its identity around direct, DJ-ready material. The resul
Stop dragging feet over ticket touting ban, UK music industry tells PM Keir Starmer
The UK government announced plans to ban for-profit ticket touting last November, but are yet to implement that plan, and it’s looking unlikely a Ticketing Bill will be included in next month’s King’s Speech. The music industry says these delays are costing British music fans millions of pounds
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 every day
FAC reveals first artists supported by UK Artist Touring Fund
The money from the UK’s voluntary levy on arena and stadium tickets is already being distributed to support the country’s grassroots live sector. We reported on the Music Venue Trust’s plans earlier this week, and now the Featured Artists Coalition has announced the first musicians to benefit from i
Merlin’s ‘Engage’ mentorship program returns for fourth year
‘Engage’ is indie licensing agency Merlin’s annual mentorship program for female executives in the music industry. It is returning for its fourth year this month with its largest cohort yet. That means 18 pairings of mentors and mentees across 21 cities around the world – including mentees from Aust
Olivia Rodrigo wants fans to “drop dead”
…Or sing along to her new single “drop dead”, that is. In partnership with the pop star’s label Interscope Records, TikTok is hosting karaoke events in 24 cities around the world, which fans can enter for a chance to attend through a dedicated in-app hub on the platform. Fans can also join Olivia’s
Gems in Japan
This week’s Music Ally Country Profile is on Japan, a country which has continued to see revenues climb in 2025 as the second largest domestic recorded music market worldwide. “This growth is dual-engine in nature, with digital revenues up 7% and physical revenues up 12%,” president of Warner Music
Aura readings are the new experiential marketing trend
There’s a new experiential marketing trend on the rise for brand activations that could provide some serious inspo for fan events. According to Event Marketer, brands like Simply Pop and T-Mobile have tapped into the trend of aura reading – where attendees have their energy captured, visualised, an
Circoloco India cancelled less than 24 hours before its scheduled debut in Mumbai
If 2025 was the year of recognition for India’s live music industry—when the world was alerted to the immense potential of the country’s ‘concert economy’—then 2026 is turning out to […] The post is from Music Ally.
Royalties London talent academy seeks emerging creatives
The latest initiative aimed at young creatives is Royalties London, although it has a long history behind it. The post is from Music Ally.
Becky G, Young Miko, Chiquis & More on Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026 Red Carpet: Best Photos
Returning for its fourth annual gala, the intimate awards ceremony celebrates the Latina artists who are redefining the music industry.
Sony Leads 2025 Publisher Rankings
The publisher finished at No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Radio Airplay tallies last year, besting runner-up Warner Chappell by substantial margins.
Sony Dominates 2025 Publisher Rankings With Hits by Leon Thomas, Kendrick Lamar & Alex Warren
The publisher finished at No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Radio Airplay tallies last year, besting runner-up Warner Chappell by substantial margins.
Magnetic Mix Series: Dias Ridge
Dias Ridge is back on Magnetic Magazine Recordings with Interstice / Balance, and what I like about this new mix is how clearly it frames the release without turning into a blunt promo exercise. The label milestone is part of the story here since this is the 50th catalog entry, but the bigger point
How will the major labels overcome the copyright threat from AI music? By turning to the most powerful weapon available: AI itself.
MBW digs through new patent filings describing a 'media rights platform' that sits between rightsholders, gen AI systems, and the end users who want to prompt AI to create derivative works from copyrighted music Source
Mitch Winehouse Lawsuit Over Amy Winehouse Auction Proceeds Fails
Two friends of Amy Winehouse have defeated a lawsuit filed against them by her father, Mitch Winehouse. The dispute related to auctions of items connected to Amy, with Mitch claiming her friends “conc
Sustainability in the Electronic Music Industry on LinkedIn Live
The language of sustainability is now firmly embedded in conversations across the music industry, but what do these terms actually mean in practice?