Music Business
Sam Smith and Normani move to end ‘Dancing With a Stranger’ copyright suit, say the older song is itself built on unlicensed samples
It is the second time Smith and the other co-defendants have tried to shut the case down before trial. Source
Dynamite Songs acquires catalog of The Association co-founder Terry Kirkman
The deal adds 71 compositions to the specialist publisher's portfolio, including Cherish, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. Source
New System to Tag AI-Generated Music Announced
Working similarly to explicit labels on records, the tags will distinguish between "AI-generated" and "AI-assisted" songs.
Hanroro tops South Korea’s first-half streaming charts for 2026
It would be easy to assume that BTS must have had the biggest streaming track in South Korea in the first half of this year, such has been the scale of their comeback. Nope. BTS had the biggest-selling album of that period according to the Korea Popmusic Industry Association, but the most-streamed t
Splice launches samples label with ‘Drums That Knock’ maker Decap
Have you heard of ‘Drums That Knock’? Even if not, you may well have heard sounds from this popular samples library – they’ve been used in big tracks by the likes of Bad Bunny, Charli XCX, Karol G and the Chainsmokers. The man behind the series is American producer Nicholas Piantedosi, who goes by t
UK music-tourism spending saw double-digit growth in 2025
The big stars were out in force touring the UK last year, and the country’s music-tourism revenues spiked accordingly – something quantified in the latest report by industry body UK Music. It reports 24.7 million ‘music tourists’ attending concerts and festivals in the UK last year, up 4.8% on 2024.
RIAA, IFPI & More Come Together to Create System for Tagging AI-Generated Songs
Working similarly to explicit labels on records, the tags will distinguish between "AI-generated" and "AI-assisted" songs.
Meta launches app for vibe coding mini games
In recent months, Meta has been busy rolling out new features and apps. While not everyone is impressed by its continued expansion into AI, the company’s latest app, Pocket, could be interesting for music marketers. Pocket is a vibe coding app for mini games. While vibe coding has already democratiz
Three live marketing trends in 2026 (Udo Lindenberg, Rosalía, Zara Larsson & Avery Cochrane)
1. Artist exhibitions. Promoter Semmel Concerts recently chatted to Pollstar about the growth of this latest non-concert format, calling it “one of the most exciting developments in live”. Udoversum is the exhibition of Udo Lindenberg, one of Germany’s most iconic artists. As Finn Regenhold of Semme
Music industry bodies reveal plans for AI-music labelling system
A group of music industry bodies have revealed plans for a system of labels for music that is wholly AI-generated or AI-assisted.
Record industry proposes AI labeling system for streaming platforms
Music orgs want the world's biggest streaming services to start labeling music made with artificial intelligence. Source
30,000 artists have opted in to Landr ‘Fair Trade AI’ program
It’s two years now since Landr launched its ‘Fair Trade AI’ program for artists using its distribution service. The ahead-of-its-time initiative asked artists if they wanted to opt in to having their music used to train AI tools, earning a share of revenues generated by the company’s AI plugins, app
Anthony Hopkins has signed a record deal and released his debut single
He called the move "the honour of a lifetime"
BTS label Big Hit Music rejects ‘SWIM’ copyright claim, says track was independently created
'The allegations in the lawsuit are unilateral and unsubstantiated,' Big Hit Music said Source
Billboard's Comprehensive Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Billboard Music Industry Events Calendar Available
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Billboard's Comprehensive Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Madison Square Garden Maintained 'Risk' List Including Sexual Orientation Data
Those with risk labels include Morgan Wallen, Ben Stiller, Selena Gomez, and more, while Phoebe Bridgers and Ricky Martin made the list for more disconcerting and unexplained reasons. Madison Square G
Billboard Releases Comprehensive Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Madison Square Garden Kept “Risk” List of Musicians, Celebrities and Tracked Sexual Orientation: Report
Those with risk labels include Morgan Wallen, Ben Stiller, Selena Gomez, and more, while Phoebe Bridgers and Ricky Martin made the list for more disconcerting and unexplained reasons. Madison Square Garden Kept “Risk” List of Musicians, Celebrities and Tracked Sexual Orientation: Report Travis Bland