Streaming & Digital
New York City’s ‘Click to Cancel’ rule, billed as a first for a US city, has taken effect with music streaming subscriptions covered
Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music are all covered by New York City's new "Click to Cancel" rule, which took effect on October 1. Source
Industry Voices Highlight Perceived Lack of Legal Risk in Streaming Fraud
The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be sentenced next week. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance says the sentence should “r
Sony Music Has Requested the Removal of Over 260,000 AI Deepfake Songs From Digital Platforms
The major music company says the problem is growing fast and that the deepfake issue "harms artists, misleads fans and undermines the ethical use of AI."
Lionel Messi's Final Match Livestream
After a decorated international career spanning more than 20 years, the soccer legend makes his final appearance for Argentina this week.
COSTA Makes His Deadbeats Debut With Wonky New Single ‘Dimension’
COSTA has officially made his debut on Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats imprint with “Dimension,” a tightly constructed bass record that brings the producer’s evolving sound from festival stages to streaming platforms. The New York-born artist builds “Dimension” around sharp contrasts. Laser-cut arpeggiators a
Lionel Messi’s Final Match: Here’s Where to Livestream the Argentina vs. Benin Soccer Game Online Free
After a decorated international career spanning more than 20 years, the soccer legend makes his final appearance for Argentina this week.
How to Live Stream Austin City Limits Festival 2026
Charli xcx, Geese, the xx, Lorde, Skrillex,, the War on Drugs, and Turnstile are among the acts hitting the stage this weekend
New Copyright Royalty Board Proceedings Begin for Songwriters
The Copyright Royalty Board proceedings are underway once again, and the stakes are high for songwriters. Here’s how it works.
The Next Battle Over Songwriter Streaming Royalties Has Begun. Don’t Expect a Quick Fight
The Copyright Royalty Board proceedings are underway once again, and the stakes are high for songwriters. Here’s how it works.
Shakira Announces Final Madrid Concert After Record-Breaking Livestream
The Colombian superstar will wrap her 13-show Madrid residency on October 12th with a “Grand Farewell with Friends." Shakira Adds One Final Concert to Madrid Residency After Breaking Amazon Music Live
Shakira Adds One Final Concert to Madrid Residency After Breaking Amazon Music Livestream Record
The Colombian superstar will wrap her 13-show Madrid residency on October 12th with a “Grand Farewell with Friends." Shakira Adds One Final Concert to Madrid Residency After Breaking Amazon Music Livestream Record Pedro Camacho
Music Industry News Roundup: Warner, AI, and More
From Warner Music executive shakeups to Dolly Parton’s inheritance, streaming fraud and big AI news from Suno Music and Eleven Labs, September shaped up to be a busy month in the music industry. On th
Music Business Headlines You Need to Know: Warner, ADA, Estates & AI | Billboard On the Record News
From Warner Music executive shakeups to Dolly Parton’s inheritance, streaming fraud and big AI news from Suno Music and Eleven Labs, September shaped up to be a busy month in the music industry. On this special bonus episode of Billboard On The Record, host Kristin Robinson sits down with Billboard
Beatport gets backing from investment firm Square Nine Capital
Electronic-music firm Beatport has a new investor: Square Nine Capital. Announced last week, it has refinanced an “existing credit facility” of the company, providing “additional capital to support Beatport’s strategic priorities”. The post is from Music Ally.
Pope delivers AI warning: ‘Algorithms lack the spark of humanity’
We did not expect to be writing a story about the Pope in 2026, let alone two, but here we are. Pope Leo XIV has been sounding off again about artificial intelligence and art – this time in a post on X. The post is from Music Ally.
‘No Man’s Sky’ anniversary ‘Cosmos’ EP is now available to stream
Five new tracks composed by the game’s music boss Paul Weir are out now
‘No Man’s Sky’ anniversary ‘Cosmos’ EP is now available to stream
Five new tracks composed by the game’s music boss Paul Weir are out now
Sony Music has now filed 260k takedowns of AI-deepfake tracks
In March 2025, Sony Music said that it had successfully gotten more than 75k AI-generated deepfakes of its artists from various online platforms. A year later, in March 2026, the company said that it had now filed more than 135k of these takedown notices. The post is from Music Ally.
Sony Music has now asked platforms to remove more than 260,000 AI deepfakes imitating artists like Harry Styles, Adele, and Michael Jackson
Sony told the Financial Times that the fight against AI tracks impersonating artists such as Harry Styles and Adele is "becoming an uphill struggle." Source
Sony Music UK hires Jack Fryer from Universal Music as President of Catalogue, Digital Media and Sync
After spending more than a decade at Universal Music in senior strategy roles, Fryer now reports to Azi Eftekhari, Sony Music UK's Chief Operating Officer. Source