A New Industry Coalition in Korea Aims to Track Every Song’s Creation Path Before AI Commercialization Becomes Irreversible

Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean music industry has mobilized in an unprecedented display of unity against the escalating challenges posed by artificial intelligence. On February 26, six leading…

Spotify Unveils ‘Artist Profile Protection’ Feature to Combat Content Mismatch and Stem the Tide of Generative AI Spam

Stockholm, Sweden – In a significant move to safeguard the integrity of its platform and protect artists from misattributed music, Spotify has officially rolled out its "Artist Profile Protection" feature.…

Primary Wave Music Secures Landmark Acquisition of Kobalt’s Global Operations, Catalog, and Amra in Deal Valued Over $1.5 Billion

Primary Wave Music, a leading independent music publishing and talent management company, announced on Monday, March 23, that it has reached an agreement to acquire Kobalt Music Group’s worldwide operations,…

Ultra Music Festival Pioneers Zero-Emission Stage with Battery Power, Setting New Industry Benchmark for Sustainable Events

Ultra Music Festival, one of the world’s preeminent electronic music festivals, is set to make history this week with the grand debut of its first battery-powered stage, marking a significant…

UK Government Abandons Controversial AI Copyright Training Plans Following Widespread Creative Industry Opposition

The United Kingdom government has officially reversed its controversial proposal to implement an "opt-out" copyright regime, which would have allowed artificial intelligence firms to use copyrighted music and other creative…

Bad Bunny’s Legal Team Seeks Over $465,000 in Fees from African Music Publisher Following Dismissal of "Frivolous" Copyright Lawsuit

The legal representatives for Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny are seeking a substantial sum exceeding $465,000 in legal fees from emPawa Africa, an independent African music company, following the recent…

FKA Twigs Initiates Lawsuit Against Indie Duo The Twigs Over Decade-Long Name Dispute and Alleged "Seven-Figure Payout" Demand

British superstar FKA Twigs, born Tahliah Barnett, has taken decisive legal action against the indie band The Twigs, comprising twin sisters Laura Good and Linda Good, in a burgeoning trademark…

Cody Simpson Signs with BMG and Range Music, Ending Six-Year Hiatus with New Singles

Australian pop sensation Cody Simpson has officially announced his highly anticipated return to the music industry, signing a significant deal with BMG in partnership with Range Music. This momentous agreement…

The Core Entertainment Bolsters Leadership with Key Marketing and Operations Appointments Amidst Industry Evolution

Nashville, TN — The Core Entertainment, a prominent force in artist management and music development, has announced a significant expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointments of Sarah…

Warner Music Group and Netflix Forge Landmark Creative Alliance for Artist Documentaries

Warner Music Group (WMG) and Netflix have announced the formation of a groundbreaking creative partnership, a collaboration that will see the global streaming giant produce a slate of documentary series…