Music Business
Indian labels press DSPs to pay no royalties for ‘AI-generated slop’
Behind-the-scenes (and sometimes out-in-the-open) debates about whether AI-generated tracks should earn streaming royalties continue, with the latest frontier being India. Medianama reported on music company Saregama’s latest earnings call, and its MD Vikram Mehra’s views on the issue. “All music la
Primary Wave’s latest acquisition is artwork firm Hipgnosis
‘Primary Wave Music acquires Hipgnosis’ is an announcement that a few years ago would have almost-certainly involved music rights. But no, this is the other Hipgnosis: the one that designed album artwork for the likes of Pink Floyd, Queen, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC. Specifically, Primary Wave has acqui
Protests slam labels’ AI deals: ‘Our music is not your training data’
For music rightsholders, getting to the point where licensing deals can be signed with AI companies has been hard work. But the hardest work may be yet to come: convincing their artists and songwriters to opt in to those agreements. The latest pointer to some of the tensions in this dynamic comes to
Warner Music Korea strikes strategic global partnership with indie label and management firm FeelGHood Music to represent Korean star BIBI
BIBI has surpassed one billion streams in the past 12 months and has over 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Source
PlayStation Plus is getting more expensive
Sony are blaming “ongoing market conditions” for the price hike
Metric Acceleration: Analyzing the Rising Engagement for SPFDJ
A 25% increase in Spotify followers for SPFDJ signals a significant spike in digital engagement, reflecting a period of rapid audience acquisition within the electronic music landscape.
Léa Seydoux Expresses Disappointment Over Amazon’s Bond Acquisition
The French star was full of praise for 'Bond 26' director Denis Villeneuve
PlayStation Plus Price Increase Announced
Sony are blaming “ongoing market conditions” for the price hike
UK Government Faces Accusations Over LIVE Trust Levy Revenue
£1.2million of the £6million raised by the levy has been taken by "stealth" VAT charges
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
PlayStation Plus is getting more expensive
Sony are blaming “ongoing market conditions” for the price hike
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Review of Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style 2 SD2 HH HT
Charvel takes on the lower end of the market with an Indonesian-built T-type that has some very intriguing specifications
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style 2 SD2 HH HT Review
Charvel takes on the lower end of the market with an Indonesian-built T-type that has some very intriguing specifications
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Review: Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style 2 SD2 HH HT
Charvel takes on the lower end of the market with an Indonesian-built T-type that has some very intriguing specifications
Brighton Music Conference 2026 to Feature Industry Leaders and Networking Events
AFEM returns to Brighton Music Conference from 20 to 22 May 2026 with four panels, a welcome mixer, members dinner and the return of Meet the Experts. Ten industry leaders join Meet the Experts on Fri
Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style 2 SD2 HH HT Review
Charvel takes on the lower end of the market with an Indonesian-built T-type that has some very intriguing specifications
Brighton Music Conference 2026 details announced by AFEM
AFEM returns to Brighton Music Conference from 20 to 22 May 2026 with four panels, a welcome mixer, members dinner and the return of Meet the Experts. Ten industry leaders join Meet the Experts on Fri