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1. Ben Folds Outlines the Challenges Facing the National Symphony Orchestra Following Trump’s Kennedy Center Fixation

   Ben Folds explains the challenges now facing the National Symphony Orchestra amid Trump’s recent overhaul of the Kennedy Center in an open letter. Musician and former National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) artistic advisor Ben Folds released an open letter outlining the challenges now facing the orchestra in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s recent overhaul of the […]

2. Appeals Court Reverses 2 Live Crew’s Copyright Termination Victory Based on a Bankruptcy Detail

   2 Live Crew have lost their prior copyright victory in appeals court, based on a technicality that affects artists’ rights under federal bankruptcy law. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned the previous October 2024 jury verdict that saw iconic rap group 2 Live Crew regain control of their copyright. The three-judge […]

3. Udio Joins Suno in Pushing to Seal Its ‘Training Data Number,’ Says Competitors Could Use the Figure ‘To Develop and Refine Competing Products More Rapidly and At a Lower Cost’

   Suno isn’t alone in pushing to keep its “training data number” – or a tally of the tracks used to train its models – out of the public view. Now, amid a legal battle with Sony Music, AI music rival Udio is also attempting to seal the figure. Still fending off copyright litigation from Universal […]

4. FÉLIN’s ReDisco Vinyl Recycling Tally Hits 1.2 Million Records Ahead of Planned Expansion ‘Across Europe and Internationally’

   IMPALA has unveiled a collaboration with FÉLIN’s ReDisco, a vinyl recycling initiative that’s said to have “given a second life to 1.2 million unwanted records” since launching three years ago. France’s National Federation of Independent Labels and Distributors (FÉLIN) established ReDisco in 2023, after a law in 2022 prohibited labels and distributors from trashing excess vinyl. […]

5. Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog Documentary Moves Forward with Will.i.am, Pitbull, DMC, and More

   A new documentary chronicling the life and career of Cypress Hill co-founder Sen Dog is underway, with participation from numerous hip-hop icons. A documentary about the life and career of Cypress Hill co-founder Senen “Sen Dog” Reyes, entitled Mi Familia: Sen Dog and the American Dream, is now in production. Among the film’s participants are […]

6. Amazon Prime Music Benefits Now Include Ads—In India

   Amazon Prime informs users that ads will start playing for subscribers of Amazon Music in some markets, after introducing them in Prime Video in 2024. Amazon Prime has been a subscription service loaded with benefits for years, including free shipping, premium video content, music streaming, and even gaming. But just two years after the company […]

7. Black Crowes Singer Berates Florida Fans Over ‘USA’ Chants — As Politics Ruins Yet Another Good Time

   The Black Crowes were booed after frontman Chris Robinson berated fans for chanting “USA” — then things truly went south. Atlanta blues-rock veterans the Black Crowes played the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Sunday night as part of their Southern Hospitality tour. But after displaying their crow logo dressed as Uncle Sam, the crowd started […]

8. I Survived 50 Years of ‘Disruptive’ Tech Cycles. Stop Panicking About AI

   When it comes to AI panic, perhaps some perspective helps. Enter BubbleUp founder and tech veteran Coleman Sisson, whose company has been working for over 20 years with some of the largest acts in the world (Luke Bryan, Khruangbin, Avett Brothers, BTS, Eagles, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Doechii) to boost their earnings, deepen superfan engagement, […]

9. Sabrina Carpenter Granted Restraining Order Against Super-Creeper Who Repeatedly Tried to Enter Her Home

   An LA County court has granted Sabrina Carpenter a temporary restraining order against a man she said has been stalking her and tried to enter her home. On Monday, a Los Angeles County court granted pop princess Sabrina Carpenter a temporary restraining order against a man she alleges has been stalking her and tried to […]

10. BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson to Headline Next iHeartRadio Music Festival

    iHeartMedia announces the lineup for this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival, featuring BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Lainey Wilson, and more. The lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival has been announced, taking place on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Presented by Capital One and hosted […]

11. Music Industry Funding Increased by Double Digits in May 2026 Despite a Raise-Volume Slip — Core Q2 Rounds Now Total Nearly $3 Billion, DMN Pro Data Shows

    After hitting the ground running during 2026’s first four months, core music industry funding finished at a relatively modest $80 million in May. But is resumed growth in the cards for the remainder of the second quarter and the year? Time will tell, though overall, a good bit of evidence suggests that the industry funding […]

12. Can the Reintroduced Protect Working Musicians Act Pass? Get Ready for an ‘Artist-Led Full Court Press on the Hill’

    The Artists Rights Alliance launches a campaign to pass the reintroduced Protect Working Musicians Act, including town halls and an artist-led press on the Hill. The Artist Rights Alliance (ARA) has launched the latest chapter in its efforts to protect and defend artists whose livelihoods are threatened by the ever-changing music industry economy. Building on […]

13. AI’s War Chest Is Getting Even Bigger: Anthropic Files Initial IPO Paperwork With the SEC

    Anthropic has started the process for an initial public offering after outpacing OpenAI in valuation as the artificial intelligence race intensifies. This week, AI company Anthropic announced the “confident” submission of a draft registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). Notably, Anthropic said the number of […]

14. How Many Tracks Were Used to Train Suno? AI Music Platform Fights to Keep Training Data Sealed Amid Broader Major Label Legal Battle

    Exactly how many tracks were used to train Suno’s generative models? The world may never know – at least if the company gets its way. Amid an ugly legal battle with the non-Warner majors, the AI music platform is fighting to conceal the figure. As some will recognize, this is the second tooth-and-nail sub-dispute that […]

15. Italy Says No to Kanye West and Travis Scott Concerts, Citing Antisemitism and Safety Concerns

    Italian authorities have banned Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts from taking place in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and security concerns. On Friday, Italian Prefect Salvatore Angieri announced that two concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott will not be taking place. The two concerts were scheduled to take place in northern Italy in […]