Music Industry
AFEM Offers Artist Guidance for UGC Platforms
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 Addresses Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music
We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.
AFEM to Host LinkedIn Live on Lyric Translation
Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.
AFEM and Downtown Launch Women in Electronic Music Series
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
First U.S. Streaming Fraud Case Sees Guilty Plea
Michael Smith faces up to five years in prison after he admitted to siphoning off royalties with billions of fake streams.
DHS Responds to Olivia Rodrigo's Criticism of ICE
"America is grateful all the time for our federal law enforcement officers," a DHS spokesperson told Billboard.
DHS Tells Olivia Rodrigo Not to ‘Belittle’ the ‘Sacrifice’ of ICE Officers After Singer Slams ‘Dystopian’ Agency
"America is grateful all the time for our federal law enforcement officers," a DHS spokesperson told Billboard.
Feds Score Guilty Plea in First-Ever U.S. Streaming Fraud Case — An $8M Scheme Aided by AI Music
Michael Smith faces up to five years in prison after he admitted to siphoning off royalties with billions of fake streams.
Australian Guitarist Steph Strings Makes Impact on First World Tour
A dazzling guitarist and confident singer-songwriter, her self-released debut album Feel Alive arrived at No. 2 on the ARIA album chart.
Afroman Wins Court Case Over Lawsuit Mocking Police Raids
The rapper says the verdict, which tossed out a defamation case over videos that mocked cops who raided his home, is a big win for the freedom of speech
Afroman Celebrates Verdict Rejecting Cops’ Lawsuit: ‘Sued Me Because I Was Talking’
The rapper says the verdict, which tossed out a defamation case over videos that mocked cops who raided his home, is a big win for the freedom of speech
Australia’s Steph Strings Wows Brooklyn Crowd During Her First World Tour: 5 Best Moments
A dazzling guitarist and confident singer-songwriter, her self-released debut album Feel Alive arrived at No. 2 on the ARIA album chart.
Jay-Z Is Playing Yankee Stadium This Summer: Who Are the Biggest Acts to Ever Play There?
In advance of his two July dates, Billboard looks at the biggest Yankee Stadium shows in Boxscore history.
Sony Music has targeted 135,000+ deepfakes of its artists’ music for removal from streaming platforms
The target artists include Beyoncé, Queen and Harry Styles, the BBC reported, citing Dennis Kooker, president of Sony's global digital business. Source
I just stumbled on a treasure trove of free glitch plugins
Inear Display has generously made its entire catalogue of audio tools available as pay-what-you-want downloads
Kidislive Opens Up About DJ Pressure, Burnout, and A Shot From The Heart
Kidislive (@kidislivemusic) is back on 8 Head Records with A Shot From The Heart, a four-track EP led by the title cut and backed by “Doomsday,” “Ketamine Machine,” and a Gerry Read remix of the title track. The release marks his third outing on the label, and the record stays focused on minimal tec
Recorded music revenues in Italy grew +10.7% YoY last year; paid streaming revenues in the market jumped 14.1% YoY
Paid subscriptions, totaling EUR €234.4 million ($269 million), represented 69% of Italy’s total streaming revenues in 2025. Source
UK government reverses course on stance to let AI companies train on copyrighted music without permission
'We have listened. We have engaged extensively with creatives, AI firms, industry bodies, unions, academics and AI adopters, and that engagement has shaped our approach.' Source
Eiichiro Oda’s ‘ONE PIECE’ Vol. 114 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 for Second Week
At No. 2 is Famiresu Iko. Part 2, the sequel to Yama Wayama's comedy manga Karaoke Iko! (Let’s Go Karaoke!).
“The truth is that a 12-year-old girl pre-sold her creative output before she knew what it would be like, and before she knew what she was signing away”: Lorde confirms that she no longer has a recording deal with UMG
Her previous contract expired at the end of 2025, and she says that she now has a feeling “of openness and possibility”