Walled gardens or open studios? Universal Music Group and AI music platform Suno are clashing over how...
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When does a documentary cross the line into copyright infringement? A U.S. judge says British filmmaker Robert...
Songwriter Laura Veltz reflects on her creative process, cross-genre collaborations, and what it means to be recognized...
Nuno Bettencourt reflects on the instinct, emotion, and legacy behind his Grammy-winning performance of “Changes,” honoring Ozzy...
Developed through interviews with survivors of major tragedies, Seven Seasons traces seven emotional stages of loss. For...
As global streaming grows, royalty mismatches are exposing structural cracks in the systems meant to pay creators.
At 79, Liza Minnelli is experimenting with AI-assisted music, blending her iconic voice with new technology in...
SM Entertainment is entering a new era with “SM NEXT 3.0,” a growth plan centered on AI-powered...
Universal Music Group and NetEase Cloud Music have signed a new multi-year licensing deal expanding catalog access,...
Pipeline has launched with over $200 million in funding to provide flexible, IP-backed financing for independent music...
UMG’s $775M bid for Downtown Music is nearing a crucial EU decision. Regulators may approve it conditionally...
Headline: GEMA Sells Zebralution to Insight, Signaling Strategic Shift in Digital Music Distribution
Headline: GEMA Sells Zebralution to Insight, Signaling Strategic Shift in Digital Music Distribution
GEMA has agreed to sell digital distributor Zebralution to New York–based Insight Holdings Group, marking a strategic...
As generative AI reshapes music creation, BeatStars’ acquisition of Lemonaide AI shows how rights management and monetization...
Ed Sheeran’s fan-curated setlists are turning concerts into collaborative experiences, offering a compelling model for artists looking...
After appearing in the Stranger Things finale, Prince’s classics “When Doves Cry” and “Purple Rain” surged on...
Spotify is quietly phasing out its Basic music-only plan, forcing users into bundled subscriptions that include audiobooks...
DISCO and AIMS have announced a new partnership bringing AI-powered, natural-language music search directly into the DISCO...
José Madero kicks off 2026 with Canciones Míseras Vol. 1, a compilation of fourteen fan-favorite songs once...
From KIRINJI’s tongue-in-cheek ode to Japan’s high-tech toilets to hyperpop Vocaloid tracks and ambient club experiments, this...
Global Music Rights has appointed Jeff Toig as CEO while co-founder Randy Grimmett moves into the role...
Sabrina Carpenter has quietly released “Such A Funny Way” on all streaming platforms after its initial appearance...
LOLOET and KIRINJI lead this week’s standout Japanese releases: Ayaka Wada’s avant-garde Kankyoon blends experimental textures with...
AI music may not be taking off on streaming apps, but it’s gaining serious traction on TikTok...
Terrestrial radio’s audience has moved from the dial to smartphones, web browsers, and in-car dashboards, and streaming...
