Music Business
Man sentenced to prison and to repay $8million on slop royalties in first criminal bot streaming fraud case
He uploaded thousands of AI-generated songs to streaming platforms, then had bots play them billions of times
Major publishers tell US Supreme Court they must intervene in termination rights ruling that “threatens the licensing of copyrighted works throughout the world”
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 Court to ignore the publishers’ doomsaying about this case - their new filing has plenty of that
The Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala Will Return In 2027
The music industry legend’s annual Grammys pre-party will take place the night before the awards, continuing the tradition after Davis’ death.
Man sentenced to prison and to repay $8million on slop royalties in first criminal bot streaming fraud case
He uploaded thousands of AI-generated songs to streaming platforms, then had bots play them billions of times
Music Publishers to Receive Millions in Unclaimed Royalties
The Mechanical Licensing Collective has just announced its first-ever market share distribution for all of the royalty money that never found its rightful owner.
David ‘DL’ Lawrence, Veteran Promotion & Label Executive, Dead at 64
Over three decades, Lawrence worked on projects by Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child, NSYNC and more.
In the press: AFEM’s AI work in focus
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable systems for licensing, consent, attribution and fair remuneration. The post In the press: AFEM’s AI work
David ‘DL’ Lawrence, Veteran Promotion & Label Executive, Dead at 64
Over three decades, Lawrence worked on projects by Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child, NSYNC and more.
Music Publishers Will Be Handed Millions of Dollars Next Year. Here’s Why
The Mechanical Licensing Collective has just announced its first-ever market share distribution for all of the royalty money that never found its rightful owner.
Is your indie catalogue losing revenue? Fixing the leak with Indie Music Rights
If you own an indie label, publishing company, or back-catalogue, there is a very high chance your IP is leaking revenue right now. Between messy global metadata, unclaimed rights, and […] The post is from Music Ally.
Labels Deny Collusion in Mechanical Royalty Negotiations
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
Spotify expands audiobooks service to more than 180 countries
Spotify’s bundling of audiobooks with music – and the impact on its royalty payouts – continues to be a hot-button topic among US publishers. The post is from Music Ally.
US Copyright Office to launch music streaming-fraud inquiry
With the most high-profile streaming fraudster having just been jailed for 18 months, the US music industry may be feeling chipper about its fraudbusting efforts. The post is from Music Ally.
Empire signals LatAm growth by hiring Rimas Publishing’s MD
Our policy on hirings and promotions is that we don’t write many up individually, unless they signify a bigger strategic move or pivot. The post is from Music Ally.
Google launches AI-powered ‘experimental gaming’ platform Playground
AI’s use in the creation of games is causing just as much debate in the games industry as its use for music is provoking in our world. And in both cases, Google is at the centre of things building technology. The post is from Music Ally.
Industry Stakeholders Highlight Lack of Perceived Legal Risk in Streaming Fraud
The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be sentenced next week. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance says the sentence should “r
Major Labels and Publishers Address Mechanical Royalty Negotiations
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
Mechanical Royalties Under Review
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
Major Labels Deny Collusion in Physical Royalties Negotiations
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
FKA Twigs drops Shia LaBeouf lawsuit after being released from “unlawful” NDA
"Twigs stood up for something larger than herself, all female survivors of sexual abuse”