Music Business
WAHM on Why the Best Sets Are Felt in the Room, Not Framed for the Phone
WAHM (@wahmmusic) approach club music from a live angle, and that point of view runs through their recent single “Feel My Fire” on Squire’s Ànims label. The French-Moroccan duo, Hicham and Walid, entered electronic music after time spent playing rock and metal, and that history still shapes how they
Giom Revisits His Catalog With Giom Classics Part. 1
Giom returns to his own Supremus Records with Giom Classics Part. 1, a vinyl-focused release that revisits key records from his catalog and puts them back into circulation with a full remaster. The timing aligns with more than a decade of the label’s activity, and the approach is direct. These are t
Ezekiel Lewis Named Chairman/CEO of Epic Records
The longtime A&R executive had served as president of the label since 2023, and will take over for industry legend Sylvia Rhone, who left last September.
Universal responds to “nonsensical” defamation appeal filed by the “astoundingly hypocritical” Drake
Universal has responded to Drake’s attempt to appeal the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against the major over its role in releasing Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’, which included the infamous “certified pedophile” lyric. Drake’s appeal, it says, is “nonsensical” and “astoundingly hypocritical”
Sepideh Moafi Discusses Refusal to Change Her Name for Industry Palatability
"It felt like they needed me to be someone different in order to work or to sell something"
Tech firm FiEE says it will spend $3m to expand into AI music
The debate about whether AI-generated music is unfairly sluicing royalties away from human artists and songwriters is in full swing. But where there’s money, there’ll be more companies looking to take a share of it. FiEE is the latest, announcing plans to invest around $3m to get into the AI-music g
Argos sees social spike from Kurupt FM-soundtracked campaign
UK retailer Argos may not seem like it has an obvious link to rave culture. However, its social-media ‘Stockroom’ campaign late last year was an amusing take on Boiler Room-style DJ sets. Stats now suggest that it performed well. The retailer worked with agency Billion Dollar Boy and music-licensing
UMG hits back at Drake’s appeal in ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit
Drake’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss-track ‘Not Like Us’ was dismissed by a judge in October 2025, but he launched an appeal against the decision in January. Drake’s attorneys argued that the ruling “created a dangerous categorical rule that rap diss tracks can ne
Major labels to challenge recent copyright-termination ruling
In January we reported on a significant ruling by a US federal appeals court that seemed to pave the way for songwriters to terminate copyright deals and regain their rights globally, not just in the US. The ruling followed a court case involving 1963 song ‘Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love) by Cyril V
“Keeps Me Alive” By Eddy D’Amato Is Out Now
Eddy D’Amato drops ‘Keeps Me Alive,’ the latest single on his own MODVL label. As he maintains consistency and creativity in his output, continuing with a busy release schedule, the Producer and DJ works at elevating his position on the Electronic Music scene: nurturing his creative passion through
Publishers acquire stake in rock song at center of landmark termination rights case as they plan to pursue Supreme Court challenge
The publishers said they acquired Robert Resnik's stake as they seek to ask the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit's January ruling. Source
Scott Mills sacked as DJ from BBC Radio 2 over “personal conduct”
He was last heard on-air last week, and the broadcaster shared a statement confirming that the host was “no longer contracted and has left the BBC”
Black Label Society Releases "Ozzy's Song" Tribute to Zakk Wylde's Friend
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Black Label Society releases "Ozzy's Song"
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Black Label Society Honors Ozzy Osbourne with New Single
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Kevin Lyman on 30 Years of Warped Tour and Artist Development
"The industry talks a big game about artist development," Lyman says. "But we are willing to die trying."
‘That’s What This Is All About’: Kevin Lyman on 30 Years of Vans Warped Tour and What Comes Next
"The industry talks a big game about artist development," Lyman says. "But we are willing to die trying."
Black Label Society Release "Ozzy's Song" Tribute
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Juno Award Winners 2026: Tate McRae Was the Big Winner at the Industry Gala Despite Being a No-Show
Other winners included Daniel Caesar, Karan Aujla, Sarah McLachlan, Aysanabee, Alex Cuba and more.
Soul Quest Records Marks 20 Releases With Sean Green Debut
Soul Quest Records reaches its 20th release with The Green Room, a four-track EP from Sean Green that introduces a new name while suggesting a producer with clear experience behind the scenes. The label uses this milestone to present a project that stays grounded in deep house and broken beat, with