Music Business
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
Primary Wave partners with Brian Vander Ark, frontman of The Verve Pipe, covering his publishing and recorded music catalogs
The deal covers Vander Ark's publishing and recorded music catalogs, including the songs he wrote for The Verve Pipe. Source
Summer Walker Lawsuit, DistroKid AI Slop Case, Top Dawg Ruling & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Summer Walker battles Interscope, DistroKid pulls down songs, Top Dawg wins a "doxxing" ruling and much more.
Black Icetea, FABRIS, and Jen Nivér Keep Melodic Techno Moving
A lot of melodic techno gets stuck in a very predictable contract with the listener. Set the vocal up. Open the filter. Let the lead bloom. Build the tension. Hit the drop. Then do it again a little louder. It works because the formula works, but the formula can also make a track feel like [...] Rea
UK Copyright Tribunal ruling recognises “increased value of music in cinema” says PRS
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty rate which, PRS says, “recognises the increased value of music in the overall cinema experience”
Nelson Albareda Discusses IP Control in Music Industry
Loud And Live boss and grammy-winning producer turned promoter Nelson Albareda talks venues, brand partnerships, and the economics of Latin touring Source
Denmark's Digital Replica Law Nears 2027 Implementation
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
Sounds Market's Circular Economy Success
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
YouTube argues for more business support and funding for EU creators
YouTube has published a “proposal for unlocking the EU Creator Economy”, which argues that its community of creators in Europe should be treated more like small businesses, given access to the same EU funding (like the Creative Europe programme, or tax incentives) as established media companies, and
UMG sues artist trying to exit deal; WMG sues Ray-Ban owner over unlicensed syncs
Two lawsuits caught our eye today, both of which tell you something about the tension between established artist contracts and music rights – and how they fit in a modern media and legal landscape. The post is from Music Ally.
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Gear
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
"It was a love song to my craft”: The story of Love Song, Sara Bareilles nuanced anti-major label strop
Single was Californian singer songwriter’s breakthrough hit
‘Independent artists in India deserve the same infrastructure access, royalty transparency, and global reach that Western artists have been exposed to.’
Madverse boss Rohan Nesho Jain on the platform's positioning in the independent space, his predictions for the India's music market, and more… Source
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules in Favor of PRS For Music in Licensing Case
The Tribunal had approved changes to its cinema tariff, known as Tariff C, including an increase in the royalty rate cinemas pay to use its members' music. Source
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Gear
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
UK’s Copyright Tribunal backs PRS For Music in cinema licensing dispute
The Tribunal had approved changes to its cinema tariff, known as Tariff C, including an increase in the royalty rate cinemas pay to use its members' music. Source
Denmark Proposes Digital Replica Law for AI Protections
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
Spotify and Joe Rogan Finalize Multi-Year Licensing Agreement
The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that the deal's terms are similar to those of Rogan's previous Spotify agreement. Source
Music Industry Headlines: Deepfake Takedowns and AI Music Expansion
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Sounds Market Promotes Sustainability 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