Sony Music Group Intensifies Legal Battle Against AI Music Platform Udio, Expanding Claims to Over 30,000 Recordings and Seeking Billions in Damages

Sony Music Group has significantly escalated its legal campaign against AI music platform Udio, filing a new lawsuit on Monday, July 20, that dramatically expands the scope of its copyright…

Ben Folds Five Marks 30th Anniversary of Debut Album with Remastered Edition, Unreleased Recordings, and First Live Reunion in Over a Decade

Ben Folds Five, the iconic piano-rock trio comprised of Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee, is set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their seminal self-titled debut album with…

The Redemption of an Outlaw Waylon Jennings’ Path from Addiction to Fatherhood and the Legacy of His Archival Recordings

Waylon Jennings remains a cornerstone of American music, a central figure in the Outlaw Country movement that redefined the genre in the 1970s. However, behind the grit of his baritone…

Doug MacDonald Trio Live In Beverly Hills Sylvie and Ursula New Eve and Yetii Inner Worlds Representing the Evolution of Modern Jazz Recordings.

The global jazz landscape continues to be shaped by a dual force: the preservation of historical performances and the emergence of avant-garde voices that challenge traditional genre boundaries. This phenomenon…

Paul Bley Launches Improvising Artists Label with Definitive Trio of Solo and Ensemble Recordings

The landscape of contemporary jazz is undergoing a significant shift as the esteemed pianist Paul Bley formalizes his commitment to artistic autonomy with the launch of his independent label, Improvising…

Innovations in Contemporary Jazz Gordon Grdinas Nomad Trio Mark Lockheart and Steve Wilson Release Landmark Recordings for 2025

The landscape of contemporary jazz has undergone a significant transformation in the final quarters of 2024 and the onset of 2025, marked by a series of releases that challenge traditional…

Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings

The Grammy Museum is poised to unveil its highly anticipated new exhibit, "Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings," opening to the public on Thursday, May 28. This groundbreaking exhibition,…

BMG Secures Full Ownership of Jet’s Music Rights, Consolidating Publishing and Recordings Catalogs

SYDNEY, Australia – BMG, the independent music company, has announced the acquisition of the music publishing interests of Australian rock band Jet, effectively consolidating the ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted group’s…

Billy Childs Benjie Porecki and Alister Spence Redefine Modern Jazz Landscapes Through Diverse Trio and Solo Recordings

The contemporary jazz landscape continues to evolve as three distinct virtuosos—Billy Childs, Benjie Porecki, and Alister Spence—prepare to release new projects that challenge traditional genre boundaries and revisit historical milestones.…

Beatrice M. Announces Highly Anticipated Debut Album, ‘Sinking,’ Set for June 5th Release on Tectonic Recordings

London-based Parisian producer Beatrice M. has officially announced her debut full-length album, titled ‘Sinking,’ scheduled for release on June 5th via Pinch’s esteemed Tectonic Recordings imprint. The 11-track LP marks…