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Policy & Legal
Jan 12, 2026
1 min read
Los Lobos Sue Sony Music, Sony Pictures Over Unpaid Royalties
The claims relate to music used in the films ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’

Los Lobos Sue Sony Music, Sony Pictures Over Unpaid Royalties
The claims relate to music used in the films ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’
Policy & Legal
Jan 12, 2026

Policy & Legal
Jan 12, 2026
1 min read
Los Lobos Sue Sony Music, Sony Pictures Over Unpaid Royalties
The claims relate to music used in the films ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’

Tech & Innovation
Jan 8, 2026
16 min read
Sir Lucian Grainge on AI: “UMG will not stand by and watch irresponsible business models take hold”
The CEO of Universal Music Group shared strong words on the major label’s stance on AI in his annual New Year memo to staff

Sir Lucian Grainge on AI: “UMG will not stand by and watch irresponsible business models take hold”
The CEO of Universal Music Group shared strong words on the major label’s stance on AI in his annual New Year memo to staff
Tech & Innovation
Jan 8, 2026

Tech & Innovation
Jan 8, 2026
16 min read
Sir Lucian Grainge on AI: “UMG will not stand by and watch irresponsible business models take hold”
The CEO of Universal Music Group shared strong words on the major label’s stance on AI in his annual New Year memo to staff

Business & Finance
Jan 5, 2026
1 min read
Spotify to Phase Out ‘Basic’ Subscription Tier?
The move would further impact songwriter royalties

Spotify to Phase Out ‘Basic’ Subscription Tier?
The move would further impact songwriter royalties
Business & Finance
Jan 5, 2026

Business & Finance
Jan 5, 2026
1 min read
Spotify to Phase Out ‘Basic’ Subscription Tier?
The move would further impact songwriter royalties

Policy & Legal
Dec 3, 2025
1 min read
Gene Simmons to Testify Before Senate to Support Artist Radio Play Compensation
Dissimilar to streaming, AM and FM radio do not currently require royalty payouts for every play

Gene Simmons to Testify Before Senate to Support Artist Radio Play Compensation
Dissimilar to streaming, AM and FM radio do not currently require royalty payouts for every play
Policy & Legal
Dec 3, 2025

Policy & Legal
Dec 3, 2025
1 min read
Gene Simmons to Testify Before Senate to Support Artist Radio Play Compensation
Dissimilar to streaming, AM and FM radio do not currently require royalty payouts for every play

Policy & Legal
Nov 4, 2025
2 min read
Spotify Faces Class Action Claiming Fraud in Drake Streams
The artist himself is not, however, implicated

Spotify Faces Class Action Claiming Fraud in Drake Streams
The artist himself is not, however, implicated
Policy & Legal
Nov 4, 2025

Policy & Legal
Nov 4, 2025
2 min read
Spotify Faces Class Action Claiming Fraud in Drake Streams
The artist himself is not, however, implicated

Tech & Innovation
Oct 30, 2025
2 min read
Notes.fm Launches to Uncover Unclaimed ‘Black Box’ Royalties
Early adopters include James Blake, Mt. Joy and Howlin’ Wolf’s Estate

Notes.fm Launches to Uncover Unclaimed ‘Black Box’ Royalties
Early adopters include James Blake, Mt. Joy and Howlin’ Wolf’s Estate
Tech & Innovation
Oct 30, 2025

Tech & Innovation
Oct 30, 2025
2 min read
Notes.fm Launches to Uncover Unclaimed ‘Black Box’ Royalties
Early adopters include James Blake, Mt. Joy and Howlin’ Wolf’s Estate

Policy & Legal
Sep 4, 2025
1 min read
More Details Emerge in the Sting vs Copeland/Summers Lawsuit
His former bandmates in The Police claim they’re owed £1.5m

More Details Emerge in the Sting vs Copeland/Summers Lawsuit
His former bandmates in The Police claim they’re owed £1.5m
Policy & Legal
Sep 4, 2025

Policy & Legal
Sep 4, 2025
1 min read
More Details Emerge in the Sting vs Copeland/Summers Lawsuit
His former bandmates in The Police claim they’re owed £1.5m

Deals & Signings
Aug 13, 2025
1 min read
Spotify Signs Direct Licensing Deal with Kobalt
The streaming giant has already signed similar deals with Universal Music Publishing Group and Warner Chappell Music

Spotify Signs Direct Licensing Deal with Kobalt
The streaming giant has already signed similar deals with Universal Music Publishing Group and Warner Chappell Music
Deals & Signings
Aug 13, 2025

Deals & Signings
Aug 13, 2025
1 min read
Spotify Signs Direct Licensing Deal with Kobalt
The streaming giant has already signed similar deals with Universal Music Publishing Group and Warner Chappell Music
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