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1. Luxury Brand Chrome Hearts Files Trademark Suit Against Neil Young Over New Backing Band Name

   A Chrome Hearts legal battle is officially underway: The luxury goods company has accused Neil Young of infringing on its trademarks with his new backing band of the same name. LA-based Chrome Hearts just recently submitted the straightforward action, naming as defendants the members of Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts as well as Young’s […]

2. ISPs Rally in Cox v. Sony Supreme Court Battle — As the ACLU, EFF, U.S. Government, and Many Others Submit Briefs of Their Own

   Amicus briefs are still rolling in as part of the Cox v. Sony Supreme Court battle. Now, different ISPs are among the many parties posing questions ahead of the high-stakes ruling. Grande Communications and Altice USA just recently submitted briefs of their own, joining the U.S. government, all manner of tech giants, Twitter/X, the ACLU, […]

3. David Bowie Centre Archive of 90,000+ Artifacts Opens in London

   With a cornucopia of over 90,000 artifacts spanning David Bowie’s illustrious career, the David Bowie Centre opens in London this weekend. The David Bowie Centre in London promises to provide a veritable goldmine of treasure for devoted fans and newcomers alike. Opening at the new Victoria and Albert Museum’s East Storehouse on September 13, the […]

4. NewJeans Refuses to Work for ADOR/Hybe As Latest Court Mediation Collapses

   NewJeans still refuses to work for ADOR/Hybe, with mediation falling apart. The K-pop group’s fate is to be decided in a court ruling next month. The Seoul Central District Court held a second closed-door mediation session yesterday (September 11) in the ongoing legal battle between Hybe imprint ADOR and K-pop girl group NewJeans. But the […]

5. Shaboozey Releases Amazon Music Original ‘Let ’Em Know’ — New ‘Anthem’ Leads Into Thursday Night NFL Football Programming

   Amazon Music is once again expanding its exclusive-music reach – this time with an original Shaboozey track that’s set to factor prominently into Thursday Night Football (TNF) coverage moving forward. The Amazon-owned DSP formally announced the release and football-programming tie-in today. When it comes to straight on-demand streaming, the work, “Let ‘Em Know,” is available […]

6. Farm Aid Warns of Cancellation if Local Worker Strike Continues—’The Financial Impact Could Be Devastating’

   Farm Aid warns its annual festival could be cancelled if the University of Minnesota and striking workers cannot reach a deal by next week. Organizers of Farm Aid’s annual festival, which raises money for farmers across the country, have warned that the event may be relocated or even cancelled if striking workers and administration at […]

7. Google, Amazon, and Microsoft Urge Supreme Court to Reverse Cox’s $1 Billion Infringement Ruling

   Tech giants unite with the U.S. government, urging the Supreme Court to reverse the piracy liability ruling against ISP Cox Communications. Back in December 2019, internet service provider Cox Communications was ordered to pay a billion dollars in damages to a group of major record labels spearheaded by Sony and Universal. The jury determined that […]

8. ‘Bob Marley Hope Road’ Expands to Seven Days Per Week In Vegas; Adds Pre-Show DJ Sets Amid Growing Demand

   Nearly eight weeks after premiering in Las Vegas, Bob Marley Hope Road is capitalizing on “growing demand” with an expanded schedule as well as pre-show DJ sets from two of the reggae legend’s granddaughters. Co-produced by Primary Wave and FiveCurrents, the “75-minute guided journey” formally announced that expansion today. Now, the multi-stage experience – which, […]

9. Federal Judge Slashes Legal Fees in Napster Class Action Settlement — New Award Totals Just 1.4% of the Initially Sought Sum

   Back in June 2023, an appellate court rejected a $1.7 million legal-fees award in a copyright suit filed against Rhapsody International/Napster. Now, a district judge has officially slashed the total to just over $86,000. Judge Jeffrey White just recently awarded that comparatively modest sum plus another $13,162 in costs to the songwriter plaintiffs’ counsel, Michelman […]

10. Which Music Orgs Received FireAid Money, And How Much Did They Get?

    This week Latham & Watkins—the law firm retained by FireAid—released a full investigative report into how the $75 million in funds was distributed so far ($25 million of the $100 million remains undistributed). The report includes full figures and recipient names in an appendix, so we can see which music organizations received funding support. In […]

11. Bad Bunny Says He Didn’t Tour Mainland US Because of Possible ICE Raids

    Bad Bunny elaborates on why there isn’t a Mainland US leg in his 2025-26 tour, citing concern over possible ICE raids. As his lucrative Puerto Rico residency draws to a close, Bad Bunny opened up to I-D in a recent interview about his decision to omit the United States mainland from his upcoming tour. The […]

12. Aespa Comes to Roblox for ‘First-Ever Fashion Stage Fan Event’

    Digital fashion house Blueberry announces an in-game couture collaboration with gaming platform Roblox, featuring K-pop sensation Aespa. Pioneering digital fashion house Blueberry has announced the launch of The Blueberry Stage on Roblox as a new home for fashion and music moments in the metaverse. The stage will debut with Blueberry’s latest collection this week, and […]

13. Young Widows Become Latest Indie Band to Remove Music From Spotify

    Young Widows become the latest indie artists to remove their music from Spotify, joining the likes of King Gizzard, Xiu Xiu, and Deerhoof. Indie band Young Widows has removed their music from Spotify, joining an expanding list of artists protesting the streaming service over CEO Daniel Ek’s investments into AI-powered military technology. The band joins […]

14. Deezer’s Full-Blown AI Tracking Reveals 30,000+ AI Tracks Now Uploaded Daily

    Deezer has reported a dramatic escalation in the amount of fully AI-generated music being delivered to its platform—up to 28% of all music delivered is now AI generated. Where earlier reports from the DSP indicated that AI-generated content made up 10% of uploads in January, the newly released data reveals the figure has swelled to […]

15. Music Collaboration Startup Musiversal Announces $6 Million Series A, Targets U.S. Expansion

    Music collaboration startup Musiversal has confirmed a $6 million Series A and plans for a U.S. expansion. Lisbon-headquartered Musiversal disclosed the raise and the buildout ambitions in a formal release that was emailed to DMN. Founded in 2018 and billing itself as “the world’s first truly global recording studio,” the platform boasts a “handpicked roster […]