Music Business
UMG and Believe settle lawsuit that alleged ‘industrial-scale’ copyright infringement of Universal’s music
Universal Music Group and Believe have settled the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the Paris-headquartered music company and its distribution platform TuneCore in late 2024. A Joint Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice was filed today (April 3) in the US District Court for the Southe
Wigman on Drum and Bass, Online Reach, and the Value of Real Energy
Wigman (@wigman_dnb)closes out the exclusive run of new singles from Make Your Era’s 2026 Spring Mixtape with “Ritual.” That placement feels earned because the label has structured this rollout to spotlight each artist individually before bringing the full project together, and Wigman’s track sits a
Contact Point on Keeping Personality in Every Track
Contact Point’s (@contactpointuk) contribution to Make Your Era’s 2026 Spring Mixtape lands at an interesting moment for jump up drum and bass, because the label is clearly trying to frame this compilation as a wider snapshot of where the sound is heading rather than another loose batch of singles.
Falentin on Taste, Track Selection, and the Arrival of “SHADOWBOXER”
Falentin’s (@falentin.dnb) “SHADOWBOXER,” which dropped on March 17 as a single from Make Your Era’s 2026 Spring Mixtape, comes at the front of a release campaign built to show where the label is right now. Founded by Vibe Chemistry, Make Your Era has made its quarterly compilation format a core par
Industry Appears to Forgive Kanye West After Apology
Kanye West’s widely-publicized apology has amounted to little more than a reset button. The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass Kiana Fitzgerald
The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass
Kanye West’s widely-publicized apology has amounted to little more than a reset button. The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass Kiana Fitzgerald
Pooh Shiesty Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping and Robbery
The rapper has been signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label since 2020
Pooh Shiesty arrested for allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane
The rapper has been signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label since 2020
Manon in Talks with Label Amidst KATSEYE Hiatus
She was notably missing from a recent teaser for the girl group's upcoming single 'Pinky Up' shared this week
Manon says she’s “having positive conversations” with label after being placed on “temporary hiatus” from KATSEYE
She was notably missing from a recent teaser for the girl group's upcoming single 'Pinky Up' shared this week
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar Available
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar Available
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
The Foundation of Trust: Why Royalty Infrastructure is the Key to Artist Retention in 2026
Artists and rightsholders have unprecedented leverage over where to house their catalogs. Legacy brand prestige is no longer enough to retain them; instead, your artist network’s loyalty depends heavily on […] The post is from Music Ally.
Billboard Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar Available
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Pooh Shiesty Arrested on Robbery, Kidnapping Charges Over Alleged Gucci Mane Label Dispute
The rapper—AKA Lontrell Williams, Jr.—was arrested on April 1 along with seven other suspects
Pooh Shiesty Accused of Kidnapping and Robbery Related to Record Deal
The "FDO" rapper is accused of organizing an "armed takeover" and forcing one of the victims to sign a release from Pooh Shiesty's record contract.
Bastian Langebaek Signs with Sony Music Publishing UK
More in publishing news: Lykke Li signed with Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia and The Wavys signed with Kobalt.