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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.

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Music Agent Maria May Discusses Burnout and Industry Support

Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the

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Larry Jackson’s Gamma files lawsuit to unmask creators of smear websites

The 12-page complaint, filed on Tuesday (May 26) and reviewed by MBW, brings three causes of action: defamation, trade libel, and unfair competition under New York common law Source

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K-Pop roundup: The Black Label, Global-K Chart, Streaming stats

South Korean music firm The Black Label is on a roll thanks to its work on the soundtrack for KPop Demon Hunters. Now it has raised a Series B funding round from investors including Tencent Music. Bloomberg reported that the round was around KRW 120bn ($79.8m at current exchange rates), while Seoul

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Lickd boss on YouTube’s AI-music move: ‘Treat this as a prompt rather than a provocation’

Earlier this month, YouTube revealed a new feature for creators hit with copyright claims for music in their videos.

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UMG shareholder the Bolloré Group firmly rejects Pershing Square acquisition bid

Hedge fund Pershing Square, led by Bill Ackman, made a surprise €55bn acquisition bid for Universal Music Group earlier this year.

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Glen Matlock on Sex Pistols Reunion and John Lydon's Comments

Lydon has criticised the reunion with Frank Carter multiple times, describing it as “karaoke” and “almost malicious in its intent”

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Glen Matlock responds to John Lydon calling Sex Pistols a “tribute act” without him – and if he’d ever rejoin the band

Lydon has criticised the reunion with Frank Carter multiple times, describing it as “karaoke” and “almost malicious in its intent”

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Music agent Maria May on burnout and industry support

Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the

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Mallrat Discusses Creative Process and Upcoming Tour

Ahead of her latest tour of North America, Mallrat spoke with Billboard about her creative world and her creative ambitions.

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Here’s Every Canadian Artist Who Has Topped the Billboard Hot 100

They're all here, from Paul Anka to Drake.

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Mallrat Talks ‘World Building,’ North America Tour and New Music

Ahead of her latest tour of North America, Mallrat spoke with Billboard about her creative world and her creative ambitions.

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J. Cole and Cam’ron settle $500K lawsuit over ‘Ready ’24’ royalties

The parties said they had "reached an agreement in principle to resolve the remaining claims" in the case. Source

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Warner Music and Crumbl Settle Copyright Lawsuit

The parties said they expect to resolve their dispute on or before June 15, 2026. Source

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Music Tech Pitch Competition for Electronic Labels and Publishers

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.

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Mis-Teeq Announces One-Off Reunion Show

The Wembley Arena show marks the 25th anniversary of their debut album 'Lickin' On Both Sides'

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Julian Casablancas to Speak at Oxford Union

The outspoken frontman will speak at the prestigious institution tomorrow (May 28)

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The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas announced for The Oxford Union Debate Society event

The outspoken frontman will speak at the prestigious institution tomorrow (May 28)

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Warner Music and Crumbl reach settlement in $24M copyright infringement lawsuit over TikTok posts

The parties said they expect to resolve their dispute on or before June 15, 2026. Source

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Live Nation's UK Market Dominance Questioned

MPs concluded that Live Nation meets the threshold for market dominance across multiple areas of the UK live music supply chain. Source