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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...
In one of the largest copyright infringement cases in digital history, the major record labels—Universal Music Group,...
As generative AI reshapes music creation, BeatStars’ acquisition of Lemonaide AI shows how rights management and monetization...
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...
Global Music Rights has appointed Jeff Toig as CEO while co-founder Randy Grimmett moves into the role...
Pipeline is positioning itself as an alternative to the deals that often force indie labels and distributors...
The era of “free” indie music authority is officially shifting. On January 20, 2026—marking its 30th anniversary—Pitchfork...
According to filings at UK Companies House, the pair are joint owners of two entities established in...
The deal, announced January 14, builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies. Sony Music had...
Crolot confirmed on Monday that he has stepped down as President of Label & Artist Solutions and...
In late 2025, Udio reached separate agreements with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, resolving copyright...
The start of 2026 is proving to be a watershed moment for the entertainment industry. Between massive...
Effective immediately, Poferl will be based in Santa Monica and report to UMG Chief Operating Officer Boyd...
The headquarters move follows BMG’s recent brand overhaul under its “BMG Next” strategy and comes amid continued...
CEO Simon Fawcett said the investment provides momentum across both sides of the business, enabling continued growth...
On January 12, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that songwriters who reclaim their works under...
As live music continues its post-pandemic surge, Burwoodland’s rise suggests a shift in where value is created....
For the first time in over a quarter-century, the sound of Australian music on the radio is...
If you’ve noticed your monthly subscription costs creeping up lately, you aren’t alone. Spotify has officially confirmed...
The new framework won’t just apply to the big resale sites. Any platform offering tickets to UK...
Bandcamp is drawing a clear line on AI music. In a January 13 Reddit post, the platform...
UMG and Nvidia are teaming up to bring advanced AI to music discovery and creation, combining cutting-edge...
