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1. Latest Music Industry Hires: Beyerdynamic, Warner Chappell, Africori, Symphonic, Green Tea Distro, Audix, Legends Global, More

   Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of June 19th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, keep track of all the […]

2. Thunder, Lightning, Heavy Downpours, Sinking Mud, Blazing Heat… Bonnaroo 2026 Had It All

   Bonnaroo survived 2026 despite numerous weather-related setbacks, rescheduled acts, and cancelled sets. So what’s in store for 2027? Manchester, Tennessee’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival made its highly anticipated return in 2026 after adverse weather caused tons of fan frustration in 2025 and organizers promised infrastructure improvements going forward. But this year’s iteration was...

3. Forget About the US—Is Live Nation Taking Over Argentina?

   Amid Live Nation’s acquisition of the Movistar Arena, the live events giant continues to expand its business in Argentina with major partnerships. In less than a month, Live Nation has gone all-in on Argentina, expanding its business extensively with some major acquisitions and partnerships. After acquiring the majority stake in Buenos Aires’ Movistar Arena, the […]

4. MF Doom Estate and Temu Settle Counterfeit Merch Trademark Suit — Ecommerce Platform Seemingly Removes Allegedly Infringing Items

   10 months later, the MF Doom estate is nearing a settlement in its counterfeit merch lawsuit against Temu. Meanwhile, Twenty One Pilots’ decidedly similar case is heading to arbitration. The MF Doom estate fired off its complaint in August 2025, and Twenty One Pilots’ namesake LLC submitted an action of its own the following month. […]

5. Yes, This Is a 2026 Headline: Judge Issues Two-Year Jail Sentence for Burning and Selling CDs

   A UK man has received a 26-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to the unauthorized mixing and selling of CDs in violation of copyright law. If you thought the headline was from 2002, you’d be forgiven. Instead, it’s 2026, and a man in the UK has been sentenced after pleading guilty to the unauthorized mixing […]

6. Universal Music Korea Signs Korean-Australian Alternative Hip-Hop Group 1300

   Universal Music Korea inks Korean-Australian alternative hip-hop group 1300, placing them alongside a roster that includes other acclaimed Korean artists. Universal Music Korean (UMK), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), has announced the signing of Korean-Australian alternative hip-hop group 1300 (pronounced “one-three hundred”). The signing places 1300 alongside a roster that includes...

7. Indie Promoter Jade Presents Crashes Into Bankruptcy; Alison Krauss Gig Quickly Rescheduled

   Independent promoter Jade Presents has filed for bankruptcy weeks after announcing it was shutting down after more than 30 years in business. Fargo-based indie promoter Jade Presents has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the weeks after announcing it was shutting down after more than 30 years in business. The company filed a voluntary […]

8. Time to Ban ‘Ghost Tickets’ for Good? NIVA and Fan Alliance Call on Congress to Tackle Speculative Passes With $10,000 Fines and More

   Is it time to ban “ghost tickets” once and for all? NIVA and Fan Alliance believe so, and they’re urging federal lawmakers to decommission speculative passes by implementing “universal price gouging limitations,” hefty fines, and more. The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and Fan Alliance took aim at ghost tickets – referring to those listed […]

9. Producer Tay Keith Found Dead in Nashville Apartment, No Foul Play Suspected

   Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment, police have confirmed. No foul play is suspected. He was 29 years old. Brytavious Chambers, better known as producer Tay Keith, was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday afternoon, the Metro Nashville Police have confirmed. His body was discovered during a welfare […]

10. Clarifying or Confusing? CISAC Introduces AVR+ Global Format for Audiovisual Music Data

    CISAC launches the first global format to modernize audiovisual music data and improve payments, but will it cause more confusion than clarification? The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) has announced the launch of AVR+, the first fully documented and machine-readable technical format designed to transform how music data is shared and […]

11. Major Labels and BMG Urge the Supreme Court to ‘Step in and Reverse’ the Landmark Vetter v. Resnik Copyright Termination Decision

    BMG and the majors have officially petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse the landmark Vetter v. Resnik termination decision, arguing that the appellate court’s “startling conclusion departs from bedrock copyright law” and “unsettles long-settled judicial, academic, industry, and international norms.” Those parties just recently moved to bring the high-stakes case before the nation’s highest...

12. Elon Musk’s X Smells Victory Against Music Publishers, with Cox v. Sony Dramatically Shifting the Momentum

    The former Twitter moves to strike the entire multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed against it by music publishers on the grounds of the Cox v. Sony decision. Elon Musk’s X Corp. is moving to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against it by a group of music publishers, including BMG and Concord Music Group. The former Twitter […]

13. Spotify ‘Reserved’ Kicks Off With Role Model Pre-Sale — Though Fans Can Score Even Earlier Tickets Through American Airlines, Mastercard, or the Artist’s Site

    Spotify is kicking off its “Reserved” pre-sale program with Role Model’s upcoming tour – though fans will also have the chance to grab early passes via Mastercard and American Airlines as well as a distinct artist pre-sale. Live Nation shed light on the 34-date concert series – and its multifaceted ticket-availability schedule – today. As […]

14. Revised No Fakes Act Unanimously Advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee

    The reintroduced No Fakes Act is one step closer to becoming law, as it’s been unanimously advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. That across-the-board committee support arrives about one month after the legislation – full title Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act – was once again introduced in Congress. First introduced in […]

15. Scottish Fave Callum Beattie Tapped to Perform at FIFA’s Final Scotland World Cup Battles

    Scottish singer Callum Beattie will perform at the official FIFA World Cup fanzone for Scotland’s final group stage match against Brazil on June 24. Glasgow’s OVO Hydro has announced that Scottish singer Callum Beattie will perform at its official FIFA World Cup 2026 fanzone for Scotland’s final group stage match against Brazil on Wednesday, June […]