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Showing 52 of 52The first dedicated study of investor sentiment toward music IP reveals that 99% of 125 institutional firms managing $3.24 trillion in assets now recognize music rights.
The potential merger of Primary Wave and Kobalt Music Group would reshape the independent publishing landscape, giving indie songwriters and rights holders a scaled alternative to
r/indieheads bans anonymous label accounts and launches a verification system, drawing a clear line between genuine fan discussion and label-driven promotion.
Reservoir Media Is Facing Competing Takeover Bids From Two Groups of Its Own Shareholders, and the Outcome Will Test Whether Independent Music Catalogs Can Stay Independent.
TIDAL Spotlight awards $1,000 to artists whose uploaded tracks are selected for editorial playlists. No application needed. Learn how it works and who’s eligible.
Udio CEO Andrew Sanchez outlined the platform’s new walled-garden AI music model as licensed AI splits between controlled and open systems.
Unchained Music and the NOISE Foundation announce a partnership to improve transparency, accountability, and clarity in music funding and promotion.
Major labels drop $2.6B Verizon case after Cox ruling ends ISP piracy liability, reshaping U.S. enforcement and forcing independents to adapt quickly.
BMI will acquire Soundmouse from Orfium in a mid-2026 deal, consolidating global cue sheet infrastructure under the for-profit PRO’s control.
George Clinton sues UMG over $1.1M in frozen royalties, challenging legacy contract withholding clauses in a major heritage-rights test case.
The American Dollar sues Suno for copyright infringement, alleging AI training on 236 works caused an 80% collapse in licensing revenue.
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