Music Business
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in 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
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
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Equipment
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 Rapper Ovrkast for Trademark Infringement Over ‘Nearly Identical’ Name
The lawsuit from André 3000 and Big Boi claims a California rapper "maliciously" chose a similar name — and that he publicly admitted fans confuse it for "Outkast."
Outkast Sues Rapper Ovrkast for Trademark Infringement Over ‘Nearly Identical’ Name
The lawsuit from André 3000 and Big Boi claims a California rapper "maliciously" chose a similar name — and that he publicly admitted fans confuse it for "Outkast."
Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour over pro-Palestine stance
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' copyright appeal
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 sues DistroKid over alleged pipeline for AI-generated music
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 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
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
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Equipment
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 axing linked to stadium owners' threats over Palestine support
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 appeal in termination rights case
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 alleges DistroKid's valuation stems from facilitating AI music 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 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
Sombr Rejects 'Nepo Baby' Label
"To think that that could help me get signed or become a big artist because my dad devotes his life to fight AIDS is just incredibly insane," sombr tells ELLE.
TuneCore to Match Artist Royalty Donations Through 2026
Announced at the start of Climate Week in New York, TuneCore's donation-matching initiative will extend through the end of 2026.
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TuneCore Is Matching Artist Royalty Donations to Nature Conservation Project Sounds Right
Announced at the start of Climate Week in New York, TuneCore's donation-matching initiative will extend through the end of 2026.
sombr Calls ‘Nepo Baby’ Label ‘Incredibly Insane’: ‘I Will Forever Respect My Dad & My Mom’
"To think that that could help me get signed or become a big artist because my dad devotes his life to fight AIDS is just incredibly insane," sombr tells ELLE.