Music Business
Macklemore's Exclusion from Ed Sheeran Tour Sparks Wider Industry Debate
The drama continues following the axing of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his on-stage support for Palestine. Sheeran himself is taking a lot of heat, though some in the industry have expre
Universal and Warner Assert Clarity on AI Deal Clause in AFM Lawsuit
In June the American Federation Of Musicians sued Universal and Warner over their AI deals, insisting the majors should be sharing their AI money with the union’s members under its Sound Recording Lab
Frances Shillito on Safeguarding in the Music Industry
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy
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
Macklemore's Tour Axe: Stadium Owners' Threats Led to Ed Sheeran Decision
Macklemore has been axed as support on Ed Sheeran’s US tour because of his on-stage support for Palestine, prompting both artists to publish statements. The rapper was dropped after several stadium ow
Songwriter Urges Supreme Court to Reject Music Publishers' Appeal on Termination Rights
When America’s Fifth Circuit Appeals Court backed a songwriter-friendly interpretation of the termination right in US copyright law, the majors bought the song that prompted that ruling and asked the
Universal Music Alleges DistroKid's Valuation Fueled by AI Infringement
Universal claims that distributor DistroKid achieved its recent $2 billion valuation by providing a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringing music, to the detriment of artists and labels. It has
Macklemore's Removal from Ed Sheeran Tour Sparks Broader Industry Debate
The drama continues following the axing of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his on-stage support for Palestine. Sheeran himself is taking a lot of heat, though some in the industry have expre
Universal and Warner Assert Clarity in AI Deal Clause Amidst AFM Lawsuit
In June the American Federation Of Musicians sued Universal and Warner over their AI deals, insisting the majors should be sharing their AI money with the union’s members under its Sound Recording Lab
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Safeguarding in Music
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
Sounds Market Drives Circular Economy for 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
Broader Implications of Ed Sheeran Tour Controversy
The drama continues following the axing of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his on-stage support for Palestine. Sheeran himself is taking a lot of heat, though some in the industry have expre
Ed Sheeran Tour Drama and Industry Commentary
Ed Sheeran resumed his US tour without support acts this weekend, responding on stage to the controversial axing of Macklemore from the show. Elsewhere in pop politics, Zara Larson has pulled out of a
Safeguarding in the Music Industry
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
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
OutKast Sues Ovrkast Over Name
The Atlanta rappers claimed that the producer and hip-hop artist reneged on a deal they negotiated to change his name to Ovrkxst. OutKast File Lawsuit Against Ovrkast, Claiming “Malicious Intent” With
Chris Brown: I’ll Be the Villain
Brown went on full blast, lashing the music industry and celebrities, folks offering “fake love” and, well, the majority of us.
‘I’ll Be the Villain’: Chris Brown Doubles Down On Everything
Brown went on full blast, lashing the music industry and celebrities, folks offering “fake love” and, well, the majority of us.
OutKast File Lawsuit Against Ovrkast, Claiming “Malicious Intent” With His Chosen Name
The Atlanta rappers claimed that the producer and hip-hop artist reneged on a deal they negotiated to change his name to Ovrkxst. OutKast File Lawsuit Against Ovrkast, Claiming “Malicious Intent” With His Chosen Name Travis Bland
Frances Shillito Advocates for Enhanced Safeguarding in Music Industry
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru