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1. T.I. Quickly Barred From Using ‘Situationships’ Movie Title by a Federal Judge

   A federal New York judge has issued an injunction preventing T.I. and his team from using the title “Situationships” for their upcoming film. T.I. has quickly been barred from using the title “Situationships” for his upcoming project after a trademark battle ensued with another production company. A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing the […]

2. Love Island User Playlists Spike 6,300% on Spotify—Streams of Janelle Monae Hit From Official Playlist Jump by 2,000%

   Peacock’s “Love Island” is defining the soundtracks of the summer as user-generated Spotify playlists see a 6,300% increase in streams. It seems like Peacock’s “Love Island” is everywhere this summer, and Spotify is no exception. Since the show’s premiere on June 3, streams of the Season 7 theme song, “Make Me Feel – EDX Dubai […]

3. SBA’s SVOG Crackdown: Around 650 Music Venues Pursued Over COVID Rescue Funds

   The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently sent a wave of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) rescission letters. A new update from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) suggests more than 91% of venues that received funds are in the clear. According to NIVA, the SBA has assured that 91.7% of SVOG grantees—those who completed paperwork […]

4. SoundCloud and elasticStage Launch On-Demand Vinyl for Artists

   SoundCloud has announced a new partnership with elasticStage, aiming to make vinyl production accessible for artists through on-demand printing. Artists should be wary of on-demand vinyl outfits, though—here’s why. The collaboration introduces a print-on-demand model that enables creators to offer vinyls to their fans without upfront costs, minimum orders, or inventory management. SoundCloud...

5. DSW Fires Back Against the Majors’ Social Media Infringement Claims: ‘This Case Is About the Labels’ Greed’

   It turns out Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) isn’t thrilled about being sued for social media copyright infringement. Amid a courtroom confrontation with Warner Music, the retail chain’s parent is now seeking a declaratory judgement against Universal Music, Sony Music, and BMG.   Designer Brands (NYSE: DBI) submitted its own complaint yesterday, after Warner Music Group […]

6. Republic Swoops in on the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Action With Visva Records JV — Savan Kotecha-Founded Label Also Debuts the ‘Greatest Indian Boy Band’

   Republic Records is getting in on the fictional-artist action in a big way as the soundtrack for Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters continues to climb the charts. The Universal Music-owned label underscored that soundtrack’s showing in a formal release this week, after the 100-minute film itself premiered on June 20th. Evidently, the animated work is resonating […]

7. Hybe Responds As Criminal Case Moves Forward Against Bang Si-hyuk, Says It Will ‘Demonstrate That the IPO Was Carried Out in Full Compliance With Laws and Regulations’

   Hybe has responded to the reportedly imminent fraudulent-trading charges against Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, maintaining that its “IPO was carried out in full compliance with laws and regulations.” The K-pop giant addressed the much-publicized subject in a statement provided to DMN. We’ve been covering the overarching financial-regulator investigation (besides a related-but-distinct police probe) for...

8. OneRepublic Sign New Global Recordings Partnership with BMG

   OneRepublic sign a new global recordings partnership with BMG, marking the group’s first new label home in nearly 20 years. Multi-platinum selling band OneRepublic have signed a new global recordings partnership with BMG to release their upcoming seventh studio album. The first single, “Beautiful Colors,” is set to be released on July 25. The deal […]

9. The Moody Center: Untangling the Web of Stakeholders Amid Bid-Rigging Allegations

   The recent indictment of Tim Leiweke, Co-Founder & CEO of Oak View Group (OVG), has cast a spotlight on the intricate network of organizations and individuals behind Austin’s Moody Center. As the legal process unfolds, the industry is scrutinizing not just the alleged bid-rigging allegations but also the broader roster of entities that shaped the […]

10. Will The Velvet Sundown Soon Face a Streaming Crackdown? DSP Hiccups Raise Questions As Spotify Monthly Listeners Top 1.18 Million

    Millions of streams – and an avalanche of publicity – later, is “synthetic music project” The Velvet Sundown facing a streaming crackdown? The question is front of mind following a few curious developments on DSPs. We noted one of those developments yesterday, when The Velvet Sundown’s release countdown for Paper Sun Rebellion – the AI […]

11. Russ Sells Out Red Rocks (9,000+ Tickets) As ‘Into the W!ld’ Summer Tour Kicks Off

    Russ kicked off his highly anticipated ‘Into the W!ld’ tour with a sold-out Red Rocks show, selling around 9,000 tickets. On Wednesday, multi-platinum artist and producer Russ kicked off his highly anticipated headline “Into the W!ld” tour with a sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheatre show in Morrison, CO, selling around 9,000 tickets. The tour, produced by […]

12. US Department of Justice Indicts Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke Over Alleged Bid-Rigging Scheme — Leiweke Steps Down as CEO Just Hours Later

    The DOJ has indicted Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke in an alleged scheme to rig bidding at Austin’s Moody Center. The Justice Department has indicted Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke, a veteran executive in live sports and entertainment who once helmed AEG. Leiweke was charged with antitrust violations in an alleged scheme to […]

13. Ikea’s Post-Sonos Speakers Revealed: They’re Cheaper, Simpler, and Carry a Dedicated Spotify Button

    After Ikea and Sonos parted ways in the spring, the furniture giant reveals its first new post-Sonos Bluetooth speakers and speaker-lamp hybrid. Ikea and Sonos called it quits in May after more than six years together, meaning it would no longer produce the beloved Symfonisk speakers. That was an issue for many consumers, given the […]

14. Karol G and Tiësto Resoundingly Triumph in ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Copyright Lawsuit

    A federal judge rules the plaintiff’s expert witness is unqualified and tosses a lawsuit accusing Karol G and DJ Tiësto of copyright infringement. In Miami, a federal judge has thrown out a case accusing Karol G and DJ Tiësto of copyright infringement in their 2021 hit, “Don’t Be Shy.” A ruling on Wednesday from Judge […]

15. YEAR0001 Co-Founder Launches Arketyp Music Group, Partners with FUGA

    FUGA partners with Arketyp Music Group, a new venture from YEAR0001 co-founder Oskar Ekman. The deal expands FUGA’s footprint in the Nordic region. Downtown-owned B2B distributor FUGA has announced a global partnership with Arketyp Group. Arketyp is the newly launched independent label group founded by Swedish music manager and YEAR0001 co-founder, Oskar Ekman. As part […]