Music Industry
Korea’s Fair Trade Commission reviews K-pop deal terms after NewJeans complaint
The Fair Trade Commission in Korea is reviewing a complaint against K-pop powerhouse HYBE submitted by sacked NewJeans member Danielle. That complaint raises issues with artist deal terms that are pre
Google insists AI training is fair use, lobbies UK on copyright
Google’s President Of Global Affairs has written a white paper on AI regulation, insisting that AI training is fair use under US law and should stay that way. The white paper comes as Google’s UK lobb
Frankie Beanie’s new single ‘blue monday’
Frankie Beanie’s supermodel* makes cigarette-rasped alterna-pop. New single ‘blue monday’ trades his deadpan Tesco-meal-deal wit for something more wistful, upbeat drums and acoustic guitar settling i
PRS defeats Rowntree black box class action at appeal
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
US Department Of Justice defends its Live Nation settlement
The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Close In on All-Time Records as ‘Rein Me In’ Earns 15th Week as U.K. No. 1
The song is now tied for the longest No. 1 by a British act in U.K. Chart history.
Muse Soar to No. 1 on U.K.’s Albums Chart with ‘The Wow! Signal’
It's the Devon-formed group's eighth U.K. chart-topper.
Tame Impala & JENNIE’s ‘Dracula’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart
It’s each act’s first leader at the format.
How It Was Made: Uakoz – Land Of Many (Planet Rhythm + Dub Techno)
Uakoz (@uakoz_) has been building his name through groove-led techno for years, and Land Of Many feels like one of the more complete statements in that lane. The London-based Italian producer has released on labels including ARTCORE, KMS Records, Kneaded Pains, and Odd Recordings, while also bringin
Spotify zaps half a million streams amid speculation Kalshi traders were behind boost for Malcolm Todd track ‘Earrings’
Spotify has removed 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd’s ‘Earrings’, which suddenly topped the platform’s US chart this week. It’s thought the track may have been artificially boosted by traders on the Kalshi prediction market who had placed bets on what music would get the most Spotify plays
Judge says dispute over reggaeton’s defining ‘dembow riddim’ is now a “battle of the experts” that only a jury can resolve
The copyright status of the ‘dembow riddim’ that originates in a Steely & Clevie track and has been used in so many reggaeton records will be decided by a jury. Experts disagree over whether the beat is an “original and protectable work” and a judge has ruled that only a jury can decide who is right
Bob Vylan Sues BBC Over Defamation Claim
The punk rappers alleged the British broadcaster unjustly labeled them antisemitic. Bob Vylan Sue the BBC for Defamation Following Pro-Palestine Chants at Glastonbury Travis Bland
Rico Nasty Releases New Album RX
A reunion with her longtime collaborator Kenny Beats, with contributions from 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady
Rico Nasty Introduces New Album RX With “Cupcake”
A reunion with her longtime collaborator Kenny Beats, with contributions from 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady
Bob Vylan Sue the BBC for Defamation Following Pro-Palestine Chants at Glastonbury
The punk rappers alleged the British broadcaster unjustly labeled them antisemitic. Bob Vylan Sue the BBC for Defamation Following Pro-Palestine Chants at Glastonbury Travis Bland
Yungblud shares statement after industry plant accusations and tearful message to fans at Bludfest: “This community is created by us, for all of us”
He also opened up about going through a "breakdown" after his huge show in Czechia last week
PRS Wins Appeal Against Dave Rowntree's Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
US Department of Justice Defends Live Nation Settlement
The deal agreed between the US Department Of Justice and Live Nation earlier this year, settling the DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the live music company, has been heavily criticised. But in new cou
The Rolling Stones launch their own ‘Streaming World Cup’
Which team are you supporting in the World Cup? We don’t mean England, Mexico or Cape Verde. We’re talking Team Jagger, Team Richards or Team Wood! Yes, the Rolling Stones are piggybacking on the men’s football extravaganza with their own ‘Streaming World Cup’ as part of the marketing campaign for t
Judge knocks back Sony Music attempt to expand Udio lawsuit
AI-music startup Udio may have reached licensing deals with UMG, WMG, Merlin and the NMPA – settling lawsuits filed by the first two in the process – but Sony Music has yet to join them. In fact, it has been trying to expand its lawsuit against the company by adding just over 30k sound recordings [&