Music Industry
How will the major labels overcome the copyright threat from AI music? By turning to the most powerful weapon available: AI itself.
MBW digs through new patent filings describing a 'media rights platform' that sits between rightsholders, gen AI systems, and the end users who want to prompt AI to create derivative works from copyrighted music Source
AFEM and Downtown Offer Guidance for Artists in UGC Landscape
Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) distills five key lessons of his Platforms & Performance series, outlining how artists and teams can protect rights, build visibility, and grow sustain
AFEM Announces Program for International Music Summit 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.
Mitch Winehouse Lawsuit Over Amy Winehouse Auction Proceeds Fails
Two friends of Amy Winehouse have defeated a lawsuit filed against them by her father, Mitch Winehouse. The dispute related to auctions of items connected to Amy, with Mitch claiming her friends “conc
AFEM Finance Summit Focuses on International Operations
Bringing together leading experts to unpack the practical realities of working across borders.
Sustainability in the Electronic Music Industry on LinkedIn Live
The language of sustainability is now firmly embedded in conversations across the music industry, but what do these terms actually mean in practice?
Artist Guidance for UGC Platforms from AFEM and Downtown
Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) distills five key lessons of his Platforms & Performance series, outlining how artists and teams can protect rights, build visibility, and grow sustain
AFEM at International Music Summit 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.
Julieta Venegas Celebrated at Billboard Latin Women in Music Event
The invite-only event celebrated the Latin women executives in the music industry.
Record labels’ $2B+ copyright lawsuit against Verizon jointly dismissed in wake of Supreme Court’s Cox ruling
The case was originally filed in July 2024 Source
Music Industry Finance Lead – Anomally Records – Remote (UK)
Anomally Records is an independent label and artist management company operating across the UK, GCC, Hong Kong, China, and international markets. We are looking for a Music Industry Finance Lead to take ownership of financial operations across releases, touring, artist management, and direct-to-cons
Senior Accountant (Label and Artist Management Company) – Anomally Records – Remote (UK)
Anomally Records is an independent label and artist management company operating across the UK, GCC, Hong Kong, China, and international markets. We are looking for a Music Industry Finance Lead to take ownership of financial operations across releases, touring, artist management, and direct-to-cons
Max Porcelli Talks Identity, Craft, and the Road to 989 Records’ 20-Year Milestone
Max Porcelli (@max__porcelli) is entering a meaningful phase of his career, which gives this conversation extra depth. With 989 Records set to reach its 20th anniversary in 2027, he is looking back at a label he founded out of necessity, then pushing it forward with a renewed purpose. Since reopenin
Julieta Venegas Joins Intimate Billboard Latin Women in Music Executive Cocktail: See the Photos
The invite-only event celebrated the Latin women executives in the music industry.
Trixie Mattel Discusses Music Career and DJing
We sat down with drag superstar and Billboard chart-topping musician Trixie Mattel at California Donuts in Hollywood. From her cozy neighborhood donut shop to the world’s biggest music festivals, Trix
Thalia Honored with Spirit of Change Award
The lead vocalist of Jesse & Joy is the Spirit of Change Award recipient at Billboard's 2026 Latin Women in Music gala.
‘Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced’ remake release date, price and more revealed
Gaming's "worst-kept secret" has finally been revealed
Thalia Salutes Joy: ‘Her Spirit Has Genuinely Sought Change In Music and Beyond’
The lead vocalist of Jesse & Joy is the Spirit of Change Award recipient at Billboard's 2026 Latin Women in Music gala.
Trixie Mattel Opens Up About Breaking Music Industry Rules & DJ Life Over Donuts | Takes Us Out
We sat down with drag superstar and Billboard chart-topping musician Trixie Mattel at California Donuts in Hollywood. From her cozy neighborhood donut shop to the world’s biggest music festivals, Trixie shares her journey from folk guitar to dance music DJ, and how she learned to stop caring about b
Fallout from Cox mega-damages reversal continues as publishers streamline Anthropic claims and labels ditch copycat Verizon case
Last month’s big ruling in the majors v Cox case continues to have an impact. The majors had also sued another ISP, Verizon, but have ditched that case after the US Supreme Court sided with Cox. Music publishers suing Anthropic have also dropped some of their claims, likely because of the Cox ruling