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…

Lit Reaches Settlement with Sony Music Over $800,000 Streaming Royalty Dispute for ’90s Catalog

The acclaimed rock band Lit has successfully concluded an $800,000 lawsuit against Sony Music, reaching a settlement over unpaid streaming royalties for their influential ’90s catalog. The dispute, which centered…

Carla Morrison Forges New Path with Frontline Artist Deal at Sony Music’s 5020 Records

Carla Morrison, the revered three-time Latin Grammy winner known for her profoundly introspective lyrics and alternative pop sensibility, has officially inked a groundbreaking frontline artist deal with 5020 Records, a…

Publishers Quarterly Q1 2026: Sony Keeps Dominant Streak Alive

Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has commenced 2026 by retaining its commanding lead across the music industry’s most influential charts, securing the coveted No. 1 position on both the Top Radio…

MNEK Inks Landmark Worldwide Publishing Deal with Sony Music Publishing UK, Cementing His Status as a Global Hitmaker and Visionary Artist

In a significant move poised to shape the next phase of his illustrious career, Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike, widely known as MNEK, has officially signed a comprehensive worldwide publishing agreement with…

Kapo Eden Munoz and Sony Music Publishing Lead Winners at 2026 SESAC Latina Music Awards in Los Angeles

The prestigious Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles served as the backdrop for a landmark evening in the Latin music industry on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as SESAC Latina hosted…

Executive Turntable: Sony Music Publishing Elevates ZaZa Kazadi, Guitar Center Adds to Board

The music industry’s dynamic landscape continues to see strategic appointments and promotions, with a significant move announced at Sony Music Publishing. ZaZa Kazadi, a highly respected figure in the A&R…

Sony Music Group Yearly Revenues Top $13 Billion on Success of Streaming, Bad Bunny Album Releases

Sony Music Group announced on Friday, May 8, that it has concluded its fiscal year with unprecedented financial results, reporting a 15% surge in sales revenues for the full fiscal…

Sony Music Publishing Negotiating to Buy Recognition Music Group Assets From Blackstone

The publishing arm of Sony Music Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with private equity giant Blackstone to acquire the entirety of Recognition Music Group’s publishing assets. This potential blockbuster…

Sony Music Publishing Achieves Unprecedented Dominance, Securing Top Publisher Honors for 2025 Across Billboard Hot 100 and Top Radio Airplay Charts

Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has cemented its position as the unequivocal leader in the music publishing industry for 2025, sweeping the top spots on both the Billboard Hot 100 and…