Music Industry
Feedback MTUK x AFEM: Music Tech Pitch Competition for Electronic Labels
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.
Kanye West Testifies in Sample Dispute, Emphasizes Generosity to Collaborators
Kanye West took to the witness stand yesterday in a copyright dispute over uncleared samples in early versions of his tracks ‘Hurricane’ and ‘Moon’. The rapper told the court that he is “very generous
Tencent Music Tackles AI Copyright Risks and Song Theft
TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source
DJ Whoo Kid Says Rap Game Needs Drake: ‘When He’s Here, We’re on the Charts’
"I mean, where has hip-hop been?" he asks.
Tencent Music Addressed Over 250,000 Songs Amid AI Copyright Concerns
TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source
Paladin Artists Names Rick Levy CEO, Explores Acquisition of Entourage Talent
The moves mark a significant expansion push for the independent live agency founded by Andy Somers and Steve Martin in 2021. Source
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sells Recorded Music Catalog to WMG for Over $300 Million
The company purchased the catalog through a $1.2 billion joint venture with Bain Capital.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sells Recorded Music Catalog to WMG for Over $300 Million
The company purchased the catalog through a $1.2 billion joint venture with Bain Capital.
Tencent Music Addresses Copyright and AI Risks
TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source
NewJeans Members and HYBE Sued Over ‘How Sweet’: Songwriters Claim ‘Blatant Copying’
Four writers are suing for a share of royalties from the 2024 song, which hit No. 7 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.
NewJeans Members and HYBE Sued Over ‘How Sweet’: Songwriters Claim ‘Blatant Copying’
Four writers are suing for a share of royalties from the 2024 song, which hit No. 7 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.
LinkedIn Live: BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM
Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.
AFEM x Downtown: Women in Electronic Music, from Support to Spotlight
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
Member Feature: Unison
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
AFEM Activities at MMW 2026
As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.
Taylor Swift Trademarks
Billboard has collected and contextualized a running list of more than 150 trademark registrations held by the pop superstar.
Taylor Swift Trademarks: Every Word & Symbol She Owns, From ‘Swiftie’ to ‘Taylor’s Version’
Billboard has collected and contextualized a running list of more than 150 trademark registrations held by the pop superstar.
AFEM and Downtown: Women in Electronic Music
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
Unison's Publishing Rights Management
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
AFEM at Miami Music Week 2026
As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.