Approved: Bingo Fury
Set to release his debut album ‘Bats Feet For A Widow’ later this month, Bingo Fury returns with new single ‘Mr Stark’, showing of his experimental mix of post-punk, jazz and classic singer-songwriter influences…
Planned UK code of practice on copyright and AI shelved
Government-led attempts to negotiate an agreement between the creative industries and the tech sector in relation to copyright and AI have failed. It’s a set back for the music industry, which wants clarity regarding the legal obligations of those using existing content to train AI models…
Warner Chappell urges Supreme Court to reject Copyright Office position in Flo Rida sample dispute
The US Supreme Court will this month consider a key question regarding damages claims in copyright infringement lawsuits which was posed as part of a dispute over a Flo Rida sample. Publisher Warner Chappell wants the court to reject the answer to that question given by the US Copyright Office…
US Justice Department requests more information in Live Nation investigation
Competition regulators at the US Department Of Justice continue to investigate allegations of anti-competitive conduct made against Live Nation and have reportedly sent new information requests as part of that investigation, which could still result in legal action…
⏩ One Liners: Lizzo, Isle Of Wight Festival, Sleep Token + more
Iain James re-signs to Phrased Differently; Karen Vincent promoted at WMG; UD partnerships; Angelica Bell joins Hits Radio; Lizzo dancer lawsuit latest; AO Arena ups capacity; Paris Hilton working with Sia; Isle Of Wight headliners; Sleep Token and Gabrielle tour dates; new music from Kerry King…
Indie labels say Apple's new payment model will take money from their artists to benefit the majors
The Financial Times has spoken to a number of independent labels that are critical of the changes being made to Apple Music’s payment model so that more money flows to spatial available tracks - they say the changes benefit the majors and will “badly impact” on the revenues received by indies…
Megan Thee Stallion marks “beginning of a new chapter” with Warner deal
Megan Thee Stallion has signed a deal with Warner Music which will distribute and support upcoming releases via her company Hot Girl Productions. This follows the settlement of a legal dispute with the rapper’s former label 1501 Certified Entertainment last October…
Music industry welcomes EU member states agreeing AI Act
EU member states have endorsed the final draft of the EU AI Act, which will regulate many uses of artificial intelligence. The music industry is particularly interested in the new rules covering the use of copyright protected works when training generative AI models…
Spotify announces new Joe Rogan deal that could be worth $250 million
Despite cutting back its in-house podcasting operations, Spotify has renewed its deal with Joe Rogan, with the podcaster set to get another big pay day plus a share of future ad revenues. The new deal will also see the Joe Rogan Experience return to other podcast platforms…
The year ahead: Claire O’Neill, A Greener Future
A Greener Future’s Claire O’Neill looks ahead to 2024 in the latest of our series of interviews reviewing key trends and developments in the music business. She discusses the organisation’s evolution, now working with companies across the live sector as they seek to reduce their environmental impact…
📑 CMU Digest: Universal and TikTok's stalemate, misogyny "endemic" in music industry + more
UMG v TikTok, Misogyny In Music, Transparency Code, Lords AI report, Swift deepfakes + more…
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