Music Business
Alex Warren Joins UTA Roster Following Hot 100-Topping ‘Ordinary’ and Grammy Nomination
UTA will work to secure opportunities for Warren across film, television, content creation, podcasting, publishing and brand partnerships.
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How It Was Made: Alex Farell & MXGN – Comfort In Chaos [Hekate]
Today, hard-dance maven SaraLandry’s imprint Hekate Records welcomes UK artists Alex Farell and MXGN for “ComfortInChaos.” The release marks MXGN’s debut on Hekate and a return to the label for Alex Farell, who has made multiple appearances, including standout collaborations “Prisoner” and “On My Mi
From Wine to Diamonds, Every Major Consumer Industry Protects You From Fakes. Why Doesn’t Music?
Music supervisor and Catalog founder Frederic Schindler argues it's time for standardized 'Music Facts' labels – modeled on food nutrition panels – to make the origin of every track in the supply chain visible to consumers. Source
A bill in France would force AI firms to prove they didn’t use copyrighted content to train their tech. The country’s music biz is urging lawmakers to pass it
The law would reverse the burden of proof in copyright disputes involving AI in France Source
Taylor Swift BOTS Case, Tupac Shakur Lawsuit, Spotify ‘Payola’ Ruling & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a ruling on the BOTS Act, a sweeping lawsuit over Tupac's death, a win for Spotify on 'payola' accusations and much more.
The US Copyright Office is hiking registration fees by 43%. Independent music orgs say many artists won’t be able to afford it.
With the fee hike, independent creators could lose access to the Copyright Claims Board, a more affordable way to pursue infringement cases, the coalition said. Source
Zakk Wylde Announces 2026 “Berzerkus” Concerts Featuring Lamb of God, Black Label Society, and Down
The special concerts will take place in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Wantagh, New York. Zakk Wylde Announces 2026 “Berzerkus” Concerts Featuring Lamb of God, Black Label Society, and Down Spencer Kaufman
Sony Music expands JV with German rap label Two Sides, as founder Lucas Teuchner takes on broader advisory role for the major in the GSA region
The Berlin-based hip-hop label and management company is behind superstar rapper Apache 207 Source
Feedback MTUK x AFEM: a music tech pitch competition for electronic labels and publishers
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room. Tuesday 19 May, 18:00 to 22:00 BST, at H.O.M.E in London. Four founders pitch live to a panel of se
Lizzo will not back down in backup dancers lawsuit: “The truth is less salacious than the headlines”
"I’m fighting the case because I know that it’s not true"
YouTube allows creators to replace music with copyright issues with genAI songs
US-based YouTube creators who are finding their videos struck down by pesky content ID claims due to the use of copyright-protected music can now generate replacement instrumental tracks in the back-end of the site, YouTube Studio. The “replace song” tool will now include a “create” button. Users fr
Spotify Discovery Mode “payola” lawsuit to move into arbitration
Back in November 2025, disgruntled Spotify user Genevieve Capolongo filed a lawsuit against the DSP, claiming that its Discovery Mode feature means that listeners are being misled because “Spotify’s playlists and recommendations are shaped by undisclosed pay-for-play arrangements and hidden commerci
Sony reportedly looking to buy Recognition Music Group’s publishing assets
Recognition Music Group, if you don’t – get it – recognise the name, was the result of the bundling-together of three companies connected to former catalogues-aquirer Hipgnosis: Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Hipgnosis Songs Assets and Hipgnosis Song Management. The new moniker was applied when the companies
Symphonic Next connects indie rightsholders to capital
Distributer Symphonic has announced the launch of Symphonic Next, which is “designed to connect clients with the capital, partnerships, and strategic pathways needed to grow and monetize their businesses.” The platform bridges Symphonic’s expanding role in catalogue monetisation and the accompanyin
“Snubbed” musicians seek $500k from Kanye West in ‘Hurricane’ copyright infringement trial
The case relates to an earlier version of the 'Donda' track that was performed live at a show in Atlanta in 2021
Live Nation says court ruling against ticket broker supports the company’s bid to dismiss FTC’s BOTS Act lawsuit
Live Nation argued that the Key Investment Group lawsuit is not comparable to its case as they were brought under different subparagraphs of the BOTS Act. Source
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively reach settlement in ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit
It brings to an end a dispute that dates back to December 2024
Taylor Swift’s Texts Won’t Get Aired in Court as Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Legal Battle
The messy lawsuit has finally ended, canceling a trial that was set to begin this month and include evidence about the pop superstar.
Steven Tyler Heading to Trial for Sexual Assault Case After Judge Dismisses Much of Lawsuit
A trial will start on August 31st on the one aspect of the lawsuit that remains. Steven Tyler Heading to Trial for Sexual Assault Case After Judge Dismisses Much of Lawsuit Spencer Kaufman
Lizzo Explains Why She Refuses to Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: ‘The Truth Will Come Out’
The singer says she plans to keep fighting against the plaintiffs' claims, even if settling would be the "easy" way out.