Over 30 labels team up for Bandcamp fundraiser for Lebanon

Over 30 independent music labels have coalesced in a significant Bandcamp fundraiser, launching a concerted effort to provide critical humanitarian aid to displaced communities in Lebanon. This initiative comes amidst…

Spotify & the Major Labels Won a $322M Court Order Against Music Pirates. Will They Be Able to Collect?

A federal court has issued a default judgment totaling $322.2 million against the notorious "pirate library" Anna’s Archive, a significant legal victory for Spotify and three major record labels –…

Major Music Labels Employ Unprecedented Tactic, Buying Defendant to Challenge Landmark Global Copyright Ruling at Supreme Court

In an extraordinary legal maneuver set to send shockwaves through the global music industry, the three major music companies—Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment—alongside BMG, have…

Tax Cheat or Legitimate Business? As More K-Pop Stars Launch Solo Labels, Regulators Crack Down

The South Korean entertainment industry is undergoing a profound structural transformation, as a growing number of established artists are opting to depart traditional major agencies in favor of launching their…