Music Industry
UMG and Believe settle lawsuit that alleged ‘industrial-scale’ copyright infringement of Universal’s music
Universal Music Group and Believe have settled the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the Paris-headquartered music company and its distribution platform TuneCore in late 2024. A Joint Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice was filed today (April 3) in the US District Court for the Southe
Wigman on Drum and Bass, Online Reach, and the Value of Real Energy
Wigman (@wigman_dnb)closes out the exclusive run of new singles from Make Your Era’s 2026 Spring Mixtape with “Ritual.” That placement feels earned because the label has structured this rollout to spotlight each artist individually before bringing the full project together, and Wigman’s track sits a
Contact Point on Keeping Personality in Every Track
Contact Point’s (@contactpointuk) contribution to Make Your Era’s 2026 Spring Mixtape lands at an interesting moment for jump up drum and bass, because the label is clearly trying to frame this compilation as a wider snapshot of where the sound is heading rather than another loose batch of singles.
Falentin on Taste, Track Selection, and the Arrival of “SHADOWBOXER”
Falentin’s (@falentin.dnb) “SHADOWBOXER,” which dropped on March 17 as a single from Make Your Era’s 2026 Spring Mixtape, comes at the front of a release campaign built to show where the label is right now. Founded by Vibe Chemistry, Make Your Era has made its quarterly compilation format a core par
Industry Appears to Forgive Kanye West After Apology
Kanye West’s widely-publicized apology has amounted to little more than a reset button. The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass Kiana Fitzgerald
Dance Moves: BONNIE X CLYDE Scores First No. 1, deadmau5, ILLENIUM, Dean Turnley & More Debut
Check out the latest action across Billboard’s dance charts.
Dance Moves: BONNIE X CLYDE Scores First No. 1, deadmau5, ILLENIUM, Dean Turnley & More Debut
Check out the latest action across Billboard’s dance charts.
The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass
Kanye West’s widely-publicized apology has amounted to little more than a reset button. The Industry Is Once Again Giving Kanye West a Pass Kiana Fitzgerald
Paul Simon Performs "Something So Right" on Colbert
The folk legend also talked with Colbert about busking tricks, "The Sounds of Silence" hitting the charts, and his favorite lyricists. Paul Simon Performs Gentle Version of “Something So Right” on Col
Paul Simon Performs Gentle Version of “Something So Right” on Colbert: Watch
The folk legend also talked with Colbert about busking tricks, "The Sounds of Silence" hitting the charts, and his favorite lyricists. Paul Simon Performs Gentle Version of “Something So Right” on Colbert: Watch Ben Kaye
Pooh Shiesty Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping and Robbery
The rapper has been signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label since 2020
Musicians’ Unions Support Springsteen Amidst Trump’s Criticism
The president called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend a "bad and very boring singer" while accusing Springsteen of having "Trump Derangement Syndrome" in a post on Tuesday (April 2).
Head of Live // O2 Academy Liverpool (Liverpool)
Academy Music Group is looking for a Head of Live to take responsibility for the management and day-to-day business and operational functions of O2 Academy Liverpool, its high volume venue in the heart of the city
Musicians’ Unions Back The Boss After Trump Dumps On Bruce Springsteen Again: ‘We Stand in Complete Solidarity With Bruce’
The president called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend a "bad and very boring singer" while accusing Springsteen of having "Trump Derangement Syndrome" in a post on Tuesday (April 2).
Pooh Shiesty arrested for allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane
The rapper has been signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label since 2020
Reeperbahn Festival Conference 2026 : Music Conference Discount
Reeperbahn Festival Conference 2026 AFEM Member Discount
First child social media bans are falling short, Aussie study says
Indonesia recently became the second country to implement a social media ban policy for children under 16. New data from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner – the first country to initiate a ban three months ago – now reports that 4.7m accounts of children under 16 have since been removed, deactivated
Manon in Talks with Label Amidst KATSEYE Hiatus
She was notably missing from a recent teaser for the girl group's upcoming single 'Pinky Up' shared this week
Manon says she’s “having positive conversations” with label after being placed on “temporary hiatus” from KATSEYE
She was notably missing from a recent teaser for the girl group's upcoming single 'Pinky Up' shared this week
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