Music Business
Summer Walker Lawsuit Against Management Firm
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Rowanne Chang named Digital Marketing Manager
This week we caught up with Rowanne Chang, digital marketing manager at Deviate Digital
Music industry reacts to sentencing of streaming fraudster
US streaming fraudster Michael Smith has been sentenced to eighteen months in jail. Although prosecutors were pushing for something closer to four years, the custodial sentence is significant, and has
Major publishers urge Supreme Court intervention in termination rights case
The major music publishers and BMG have submitted a new filing with the US Supreme Court in the ongoing termination rights legal battle involving songwriter Cyril Vetter. He recently told the Supreme
Summer Walker Engaged in Dual Legal Disputes
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Music Publishers Urge Supreme Court Intervention in Termination Rights Case
The major music publishers and BMG have submitted a new filing with the US Supreme Court in the ongoing termination rights legal battle involving songwriter Cyril Vetter. He recently told the Supreme
Summer Walker Faces Dual Legal Battles Over Management and Label Deals
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Denmark’s new digital replica law should go into effect in early 2027, says Danish culture minister
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
AFEM Presents: Amplifying Your Label on Beatport
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
Member Feature: Collabhouse
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e
Denmark Proposes AI Digital Replica Law
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
AFEM and Beatport Host Label Webinar
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
Collabhouse Sees Subscription Boom
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e
Denmark's Digital Replica Law Nears
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
AFEM & Beatport Host Label Webinar
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
DOJ Sues Ticket Broker for Alleged $120M Profit from Reselling Concert Tickets
The government continues its BOTS Act enforcement spree with another lawsuit against a ticket broker — this time, one that allegedly worked at a far greater scale.
DOJ Sues Broker That Allegedly Netted $120M Flipping Tickets to Beyoncé & More Tours
The government continues its BOTS Act enforcement spree with another lawsuit against a ticket broker — this time, one that allegedly worked at a far greater scale.
Denmark's Digital Replica Law Expected Early 2027
Danish copyright law could provide new protections around voice and likeness in the context of AI-generated digital replicas by the start of next year. Building on previous proposals, culture minister
Songwriter Streaming Royalties: Stakeholders Reveal Proposals
From Spotify to the NMPA, the various stakeholders in the Copyright Royalty Board’s Phono V process have made their positions known.
UMG's MCA Label Restructures, Cuts Nashville Promotional Staff
The Nashville division's cuts focus on the promotional team.