Music Business
Lady Gaga Shouldn’t Get $230K ‘Consolation Prize’ After ‘Mayhem’ Lawsuit, Surf Brand Tells Judge
Lost Surfboards tried and failed to sue the pop superstar for infringing its "Mayhem" trademark on her chart-topping album.
Music Industry Executive Moves
More music industry hires and promotions took place at Primary wave, Copyright Alliance and more.
Phono V Royalty Rate Proceedings
The outcome of the upcoming royalty rate proceedings will have long-term consequences for songwriters.
Phono V Could Reshape Catalog Valuations for Years. Here’s Why Songwriters Should Pay Attention (Guest Column)
The outcome of the upcoming royalty rate proceedings will have long-term consequences for songwriters.
Executive Turntable: ASCAP Names Jason Wagener SVP/Head of General Licensing; Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Hires CMO
More music industry hires and promotions took place at Primary wave, Copyright Alliance and more.
JAY-Z Accuser Recants Allegations in Court Filing
The Jane Doe submitted a declaration in JAY-Z's malicious prosecution lawsuit, from which she was dropped. JAY-Z Accuser Says “There Is No Truth” in Allegations, Admits He “Never Raped Me” Eddie Fu
JAY-Z Accuser Says “There Is No Truth” in Allegations, Admits He “Never Raped Me”
The Jane Doe submitted a declaration in JAY-Z's malicious prosecution lawsuit, from which she was dropped. JAY-Z Accuser Says “There Is No Truth” in Allegations, Admits He “Never Raped Me” Eddie Fu
Jemma Bolt and LoopDeeLoop Hit Urbana
Jemma Bolt and LoopDeeLoop’s “Love Drug” lands on Urbana Recordings with a club-first attitude that doesn’t need much over-explaining. The track is out September 25 on David Penn’s label, and it arrives with a useful early stamp of approval: Carl Cox has already been playing it regularly in his hous
Assistant – Royalty Accounting – Y Royalties – London
ABOUT Y ROYALTIES Y Royalties is a data-led and innovative workplace with a growing presence in the music rights space. We sit at the crossroads of music, data and finance […] The post is from Music Ally.
Josh Remsberg appointed Head of Commercial Partnerships at direct-to-fan platform EVEN
Remsberg will run EVEN's commercial relationships across the music business, dealing with labels, distributors, managers, artist teams, and other partners. Source
BMG’s Jim Selby elected to ASCAP Board of Directors
Selby has joined the board as a publisher member, ASCAP President and Chairman of the Board Paul Williams. Source
ASCAP names Jackson Wagener as Senior Vice President and Head of General Licensing
He will oversee the team that licenses the organization's repertory of over 20 million musical works to restaurants, bars, fitness studios, live music venues, and other establishments that use music.
Latin Music Revenue Sees Significant Growth
This marks the genre's 13th consecutive mid-year gain.
Latin music revenues grew by 8.6% in the US in the first half of 2026
US labels body the RIAA has published its mid-year report on US Latin recorded-music revenues, and it shows healthy growth for the sector. The post is from Music Ally.
ASCAP names Jackson Wagener as Senior Vice President and Head of General Licensing
He will oversee the team that licenses the organization's repertory of over 20 million musical works to restaurants, bars, fitness studios, live music venues, and other establishments that use music. Source
BMG’s Jim Selby elected to ASCAP Board of Directors
Selby has joined the board as a publisher member, ASCAP President and Chairman of the Board Paul Williams. Source
Latin Music Revenue Grows 8.6% to $542M at Mid-Year, Outpacing Overall U.S. Market: RIAA
This marks the genre's 13th consecutive mid-year gain.
Monotone Founder Critiques Industry's Misunderstanding of Community
Monotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually
AI-assisted streaming fraudster hopes to avoid jail sentence
In March, American producer Michael Smith pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, following accusations that he had botted his way to more than $10m in royalties for his AI-generated music. The post is from Music Ally.
MCPS reveals plans to work with more ‘specialist partners’
The UK’s Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) has historically had a close relationship with PRS for Music. Now it’s making some changes, with plans to start working “directly with an expanded network of specialist partners”. The post is from Music Ally.