Music Industry
Universal responds to “nonsensical” defamation appeal filed by the “astoundingly hypocritical” Drake
Universal has responded to Drake’s attempt to appeal the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against the major over its role in releasing Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’, which included the infamous “certified pedophile” lyric. Drake’s appeal, it says, is “nonsensical” and “astoundingly hypocritical”
Becky G, Joy & Julieta Venegas to be Honored at Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026
The two-hour event will broadcast live on Telemundo on April 23.
Becky G, Joy & Julieta Venegas are the First Honorees Announced for Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026
The two-hour event will broadcast live on Telemundo on April 23.
Sepideh Moafi Discusses Refusal to Change Her Name for Industry Palatability
"It felt like they needed me to be someone different in order to work or to sell something"
Tech firm FiEE says it will spend $3m to expand into AI music
The debate about whether AI-generated music is unfairly sluicing royalties away from human artists and songwriters is in full swing. But where there’s money, there’ll be more companies looking to take a share of it. FiEE is the latest, announcing plans to invest around $3m to get into the AI-music g
Argos sees social spike from Kurupt FM-soundtracked campaign
UK retailer Argos may not seem like it has an obvious link to rave culture. However, its social-media ‘Stockroom’ campaign late last year was an amusing take on Boiler Room-style DJ sets. Stats now suggest that it performed well. The retailer worked with agency Billion Dollar Boy and music-licensing
UMG hits back at Drake’s appeal in ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit
Drake’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss-track ‘Not Like Us’ was dismissed by a judge in October 2025, but he launched an appeal against the decision in January. Drake’s attorneys argued that the ruling “created a dangerous categorical rule that rap diss tracks can ne
Major labels to challenge recent copyright-termination ruling
In January we reported on a significant ruling by a US federal appeals court that seemed to pave the way for songwriters to terminate copyright deals and regain their rights globally, not just in the US. The ruling followed a court case involving 1963 song ‘Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love) by Cyril V
“Keeps Me Alive” By Eddy D’Amato Is Out Now
Eddy D’Amato drops ‘Keeps Me Alive,’ the latest single on his own MODVL label. As he maintains consistency and creativity in his output, continuing with a busy release schedule, the Producer and DJ works at elevating his position on the Electronic Music scene: nurturing his creative passion through
Scott Mills sacked as DJ from BBC Radio 2 over “personal conduct”
He was last heard on-air last week, and the broadcaster shared a statement confirming that the host was “no longer contracted and has left the BBC”
Black Label Society Releases "Ozzy's Song" Tribute to Zakk Wylde's Friend
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Black Label Society releases "Ozzy's Song"
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Black Label Society Honors Ozzy Osbourne with New Single
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Kevin Lyman on 30 Years of Warped Tour and Artist Development
"The industry talks a big game about artist development," Lyman says. "But we are willing to die trying."
‘That’s What This Is All About’: Kevin Lyman on 30 Years of Vans Warped Tour and What Comes Next
"The industry talks a big game about artist development," Lyman says. "But we are willing to die trying."
Black Label Society Release "Ozzy's Song" Tribute
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Women headliners at The O2 have increased by 300% since 2016
March is Women’s History Month, as well as 8 March being International Women’s Day. A good time to reflect on the progress being made. The post is from Music Ally.
Bandcamp Physical Sales Now Eligible for UK Charts
"It ensures that when fans support an artist directly, it genuinely counts"
BTS Achieves 7th No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 with ‘ARIRANG’
Plus, Luke Combs captures his seventh top 10 album with The Way I Am.
BTS Earns 7th No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘ARIRANG’
Plus, Luke Combs captures his seventh top 10 album with The Way I Am.