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1. Spotify and the Major Labels Slap Anna’s Archive with $322M Judgement (But Good Luck Getting Paid)

   Spotify and the major labels secure a victory against Anna’s Archive to the tune of $322 million—but who’s going to pay all that, exactly? Operators of the shadow library meta-search platform Anna’s Archive failed to appear in court after Spotify and major labels like Universal, Sony, and Warner filed suit late last year. Now, Judge […]

2. Alongside Live Nation’s Stunning Defeat Against US States, Multiple Senators Apply Pressure to Cancel Live Nation’s White House Deal

   Senators Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and more call on the court to investigate the surprise deal between the DOJ and Live Nation. A group of senators, including Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, and Cory Booker, is urging Judge Arun Subramanian of the Southern District of New York to look into Live Nation’s surprise settlement […]

3. TikTok Goes Bigger on Karaoke with In-App Hub + Olivia Rodrigo Tie-Up

   Olivia Rodrigo teams up with TikTok for a sing-along promo for her latest single, featuring an in-app hub for a global karaoke experience. TikTok and Interscope Records have teamed up for a “global karaoke experience” across 24 cities, featuring Olivia Rodrigo’s newest single, “drop dead.” The short-form social video platform is rolling out an in-app […]

4. Bruno Mars Announces $1 Million Gift to Forthcoming Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital

   Bruno Mars announces a $1 million gift to the forthcoming Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital on April 10, Bruno Mars Day, in Las Vegas. On April 10, officially recognized as Bruno Mars Day in Las Vegas, Bruno Mars announced a $1 million gift to Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital during a live event at Toshiba […]

5. Australian Police Speak Out After Ruby Rose’s Claims About Katy Perry

   Australian police confirm an investigation into Katy Perry’s alleged sexual assault of actress Ruby Rose, following claims over the weekend. An investigation is being carried out by Australian authorities following actress Ruby Rose’s claims over the weekend that singer Katy Perry sexually assaulted her almost 20 years ago. The incident reportedly occurred at Melbourne CBD’s […]

6. Concord’s in the Rap Game: Latest Tie-Up Sees Company Managing Pop Smoke, Ski Mask the Slump God Catalogs

   Concord announces a multi-year partnership with Victor Victor Worldwide to expand Concord’s presence in hip-hop. Independent music company Concord has announced a strategic multi-year venture with Victor Victor Worldwide (VVW), a New York-based record label founded by global entertainment executive Steven Victor. The partnership will help drive VVW’s next chapter and expand Concord’s presence in...

7. Live Nation Suffers Major Defeat to 34 States In High-Stakes Antitrust Trial — Concert Giant Promises Verdict ‘Isn’t the Last Word on This Matter’

   One heavily publicized trial later, a jury has determined that Live Nation violated antitrust laws and, in the process, overcharged customers for tickets between May 2020 and 2024. Meanwhile, lawmakers and organizations are urging the presiding judge to split the promoter from its Ticketmaster subsidiary. The jury decided in favor of over 30 state plaintiffs […]

8. Is a Live Nation-Ticketmaster Breakup Next? Previously Unthinkable Possibility Takes Center Stage Following States’ Trial Victory

   Is a court-ordered Live Nation-Ticketmaster breakup possible? Following a jury verdict in favor of more than 30 states, evidence suggests that the previously unthinkable outcome is now very much on the table. Time will, of course, tell whether the potential remedy materializes. For one thing, Live Nation has vowed to move forward with multiple pending […]

9. From Chaos to Clarity: The IP Owner’s Guide to Building a Metadata Strategy That Works

   A step-by-step framework for music businesses of every size – because a solid data infrastructure isn’t optional, it’s the foundation for growth. The following article, from DMN partner Equalizer Consulting, offers a step-by-step framework for music businesses to develop a deliberate, documented metadata strategy. The strategy’s purpose is to govern how data is created, validated,...

10. Kanye Forced to Postpone Marseille Show as French Ban Looms

    Kanye West announces postponing his Marseille show indefinitely—as if the French government wasn’t already looking to ban it in the first place. Presumably in a move to get ahead of the French government barring his entry, like Britain before them, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West has indefinitely postponed his show in Marseille. West, […]

11. Kid Rock Struggles to Sell Tickets to Rock the Country Music Festival, Offers 50% Discounts

    Rock the Country, Kid Rock’s mega-MAGA music fest, isn’t selling too well, so he’s slashed prices by 50% in a bid to drive up sales. Kid Rock’s star-studded MAGA music festival, Rock the Country, is having underwhelming sales, despite the tour celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with the likes of Miranda Lambert […]

12. Spotify and NIVA Announce ‘Year-Long Partnership’ Covering Enhanced Indie Venue Discoverability, an Editorial Playlist Series, and More

    Spotify and NIVA have inked “a year-long partnership” deal encompassing bolstered on-platform visibility for indie venues, a monthly editorial playlist, and more. The DSP and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) officially unveiled their single-year pact today. First up under the agreement, Spotify has committed to ensuring “expanded visibility” for indie venues and shows across...

13. After BTS, X Faces a Second Subpoena Demand as HBO Aggressively Pushes to Identify Alleged ‘Euphoria’ Leaker

    Hybe’s Big Hit isn’t alone in calling on X to disclose the identity of an alleged leaker. Now, HBO is seeking information about an individual who allegedly posted Euphoria spoilers. With an eye on learning who’s behind the “Lexi Howard’s Cat” account, Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO just recently moved to subpoena X. And like the […]

14. Scaling Global Artistry: Inside How Ninja Tune Cut Payout Processing Time By 50%—Thanks to Tipalti

    For more than three decades, Ninja Tune has been an influential force in independent music. Founded in London in the 90s, the label became a home for visionary artists pushing electronic, hip-hop, and experimental genres forward. Today, Ninja Tune’s global roster includes award-winning musicians, producers, and composers. With that growth came one of the music […]

15. More Post-Coachella Concert Announcements: Bini, Sombr, Katseye, and Others Plot Tours as Justin Bieber Reportedly Preps Dates of His Own

    The post-Coachella tour announcements are pouring in: The Strokes, Bini, Sombr, and others are preparing to hit the road once the festival’s a wrap. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber could be teeing up performances of his own. In addition to those tour announcements (and reported plans), different Coachella performers yet are capitalizing on the spotlight by expanding […]