Music Business
Sara Landry countersues ex-managers
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
Horizon Leaders: A Conversation with Rowanne Chang
This week we caught up with Rowanne Chang, digital marketing manager at Deviate Digital
Music Industry Welcomes Sentencing in Streaming Fraud Case
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
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
Denmark's Digital Replica Law Expected in 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
Sara Landry Engaged in Legal Dispute with Former Managers
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
Post-merger BMG doesn’t see itself as ‘the fourth major’ – for a good reason
BMG and Concord are now one company, but is it a merger or an acquisition? Chief transformation officer Kent Hoskins used another word when he appeared at this week’s Music Ally Publishing Summit. “I would suggest it’s a combination,” he said. “When you look at Concord and BMG as two organisations t
Rowanne Chang: Digital Marketing at Deviate Digital
This week we caught up with Rowanne Chang, digital marketing manager at Deviate Digital
Music Industry Welcomes Sentence for 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
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
Denmark's Digital Replica Law Expected in 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
Sara Landry Engaged in Legal Disputes in US and UK
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
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
Sara Landry Legal Battle Expands to US and UK
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com
Member Feature: Sounds Market
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Equipment
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
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
Denmark Eyes Early 2027 Implementation for 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
Sara Landry Countersues Ex-Managers Amid Legal Dispute
In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com