Music Industry
K-Pop Group Addresses Industry Challenges
The trio received the Women Of The Year award at the Billboard Women In Music event
Music service Vocana launches ‘Verified Human Artist’ badges
It’s not just Spotify rolling out a verification program for human (non-AI) musicians. One of the newer services, Vocana, is doing it too. The post is from Music Ally.
Believe expands Label & Artist Solutions business into the US, led by Thomas Maxwell
Maxwell will split time between New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles Source
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ singer says “being a woman in this male-dominated industry is honestly ass”
The trio received the Women Of The Year award at the Billboard Women In Music event
AFEM to Engage in Miami Music Week Activities
As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.
AFEM to Participate in International Music Summit Ibiza
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
Owen Kiernan Discusses Cutting Through Digital Noise for Artists
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
AFEM Hosts Roundtable on Tinnitus and Hearing Health
On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con
Live Nation Faces Financial Misrepresentation Allegations
A former EVP at Live Nation has made a number of serious allegations of misconduct against the company in a lawsuit filed just one week after it lost its big antitrust trial. Nicholas Rumanes accuses
BMG and Concord Announce Merger
BMG and Concord have confirmed they are merging, stating that - by combining - they will be able to invest more in talent, reach and technology. The combined business will be called BMG, but will be r
Taylor Swift Protects Her Voice Against AI Clones
Taylor Swift is seeking to trademark her voice and likeness, seemingly following Matthew McConaughey’s lead in using trademark law to protect against unapproved AI voice clones. Trademark is one of va
Ben Binner at Sun Label Group
Ben Binner is Senior Director Of Commercial Development And Strategy at Sun Label Group - the label group behind the legendary Sun Records, Gaither Music and Green Hill Records catalogues, home to Elv
Noah Kahan's 'The Great Divide' Tops Australian Charts
Kahan nabs his second consecutive ARIA Chart leader after "Stick Season," which logged three weeks at No. 1 in 2024.
Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide’ Debuts at No. 1 In Australia
Kahan nabs his second consecutive ARIA Chart leader after "Stick Season," which logged three weeks at No. 1 in 2024.
AFEM and Downtown Partnership: Women in Electronic Music
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
AFEM Member Feature: Unison's Publishing Platform
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 to Engage 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.
AFEM Confirms Participation in IMS Ibiza 2026
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
AFEM Members Voices: Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
AFEM Hosts Roundtable on Hearing Health for Electronic Music Industry
On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con