Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
Nashville Artists Oppose AI in Songwriting
Nashville artists are raising concerns as AI tools like Suno integrate into songwriting sessions, threatening creativity and livelihoods in the music industry....
AI’s Impact on Nashville Music Production
Nashville producers express growing concerns about AI's impact on music creation, with some calling it 'cheating' as platforms like Suno alter songwriting processes....
King’s New Year Honours: Music Figures
The King's New Year Honours recognized influential music figures including Max Richter (CBE), Ellie Goulding (MBE), and Cynthia Erivo (MBE) for their contributions to music...
Investors Focus on Warner, NetEase, and Tencent Music Stocks
Investors are closely monitoring Warner Music Group, NetEase, and Tencent Music Entertainment as key music industry stocks showing significant trading volume and growth potential....
Beyonc� Faces Backlash Over Kelis’s Milkshake Interpolation
Beyonc� faced backlash from Kelis over interpolating 'Milkshake' in her Renaissance album track 'Energy' without prior notification. Despite clearing rights properly, Beyonc� removed the interpolation...
Laura Segura Named Executive Director of She Is The Music
Laura Segura has been named executive director of She Is The Music, a nonprofit promoting gender equality in music. She will oversee programs supporting women...
Trust Records Partners with Bad Brains for Major Rights Deal
Trust Records partners with legendary punk band Bad Brains in a major deal covering publishing rights, master recordings, and catalog administration....
AI’s Growing Influence in Country Music Raises Concerns
Country music producers in Nashville are increasingly using AI for songwriting and demo creation. Artists like Jelly Roll receive AI-generated demos while songwriters use tools...
Key Music Stocks to Watch as Industry Trends Evolve
Key music stocks including Warner Music Group, Tencent Music, and Dolby Labs show strong trading activity as industry evolves. These companies span streaming, tech, and...
Investors Eye Key Music Stocks Including Warner and Tencent
Investors are tracking major music industry stocks including Warner Music Group, NetEase, and Tencent Music Entertainment as trading volume increases this week....
AudioShake SDK: Real-Time Copyright Music Removal
AudioShake launches SDK enabling real-time detection and removal of copyrighted music for broadcasters and content creators. The technology prevents takedowns while preserving dialogue and essential...
ISP Liability in Major Copyright Case
Supreme Court hears major case on ISP liability for user copyright infringement. Cox Communications appeals ruling that could force mass internet disconnections....
David Surnow Discusses Diverse Careers in the Music Industry
Music industry executive David Surnow, President of Solid Music Company and co-founder of Acumen Music, shares insights on diverse career opportunities in music beyond performing....
Paul Anka at 84: Embracing TikTok and New Creative Ventures
At 84, Paul Anka embraces TikTok as his classics gain new popularity. HBO documentary 'Paul Anka: His Way' premieres December 1, plus new album coming...
Kobalt & UMN Entertainment Acquire Peter Plate Catalog
Kobalt and umn Entertainment acquire publishing rights to Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer's extensive catalog, including hits from Rosenstolz and songs for major German...
Sony Renews Global Deal with Daecolm Amidst Major Hits
Sony Music Publishing UK renews exclusive global deal with British artist Daecolm, following his 2024 hit 'I Adore You' with HUGEL that reached 420M+ Spotify...
Madi Diaz Signs Co-Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell
Madi Diaz signs global co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Crush Music Publishing. The Grammy-nominated artist releases Fatal Optimist album....
Red Wire Publishing: Global Platform for Artists
Circuit Group launches Red Wire Publishing, a boutique music publishing division led by David Gray. The LA-based company focuses on personalized artist development with a...
Sea Gayle Music Teams Up with Sony for Global Expansion
Sony Music Publishing partners with Sea Gayle Music for global administration of their extensive country catalog featuring hits and songwriters like Chris Stapleton....
Addison Rae’s Creative Process Behind the Photos
Addison Rae discussed her debut album Addison at an intimate BMI event in Nashville, revealing her co-writing process for all 12 tracks including viral hit...
Capitol’s Bold Move: Holder and Stewart to Lead Urban A&R
Capitol Records appoints Ian Holder and Tariq Stewart as Senior VPs of A&R to lead urban artist development. Both bring extensive experience from Sony and...
Disco Neil Signs Global Publishing Deal
Disco Neil of Bashment Sound signs global publishing deal with Kobalt after his hit 'Shake It To The Max' climbs Billboard Hot 100....
Janette Mata Wins 2025 peermusic Latin Music Award
Singer-songwriter Janette Mata wins the 2025 peermusic Latin Music Award for her composition "Triste Despedida," earning $5,000 and recognition as emerging Latin talent....
BMG Appoints Monti Olson as EVP Publishing North America
BMG appoints Monti Olson as Executive Vice President of Publishing for North America. Olson returns to BMG to lead U.S. publishing operations and acquisitions....
Publishers are integrating AI tools into songwriting workflows as legal battles loom over ownership rights. New licensing models emerge while lawyers debate AI-assisted music splits....