Business of Music

The iconic hard rock band Kiss has sold its song catalog, brand, likeness, and intellectual property to Stockholm-based Pophouse Entertainment for a sum speculated to be over $300 million. This deal comes as the band prepares to retire from live performances with their End of the Road World Tour,...

Over 200 prominent musicians, including Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson and others, united to issue an open letter to artificial intelligence (AI) developers, tech companies and digital platforms. According to Axios, the letter demanded an end to the utilization of AI in ways that...

Sony Music CEO Rob Stringer provided insights into the music industry’s evolving landscape, notably discussing TikTok and artificial intelligence (AI). In a Financial Times interview, Stringer did not dismiss the possibility of Sony Group Corp.’s (NYSE:SONY) Sony Music pulling its...

Tennessee positioned itself on March 22 at the forefront of an emerging battle between the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence (AI) and the time-honored rights of artists. By introducing the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, famously dubbed the ELVIS Act, Tennessee...

When it comes to laws to keep artificial intelligence (AI) in check, it's now or never. That's at least the case in Tennessee, where lawmakers are enacting legislation to shield musicians and artists from unauthorized artificial intelligence (AI) impersonations, becoming the first U.S....

Lady Gaga is likely recording new music, according to Billboard. The music publication interpreted the pop star's recent Instagram Stories post as a clue. The "Born This Way" singer uploaded an image of audio waves to her profile on Meta Platforms Inc's (NASDAQ: META) social media...

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Ben Ferguson, COO of VR music platform Soundscape, shared insights into the fusion of music and virtual reality, and what the future holds for artists and fans alike. Soundscape, known for its dynamic performances from artists such as deadmau5, GRiZ,...

TikTok is facing mounting pressure as it removes recordings co-written by Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF) songwriters and approaches the end of its licensing deal with the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) on April 30. "We do not anticipate that there will be an...

Sinéad O’Connor’s estate and record label, Chrysalis Records, issued a joint statement condemning the use of her iconic song "Nothing Compares 2 U" at Donald Trump's political rallies. According to The Guardian, the statement said: "It is no exaggeration to say...

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has announced that as of March 1, its catalog of approximately four million songs is no longer actively licensed for use on TikTok. This decision follows the expiration of UMPG's license for approximately three million recordings on TikTok on Feb. 1,...

Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF) announced a "strategic organizational redesign" during its fourth-quarter earnings call, aiming for "efficiencies in targeted cost areas while strengthening labels' capabilities to deepen artist and fan connections," as stated in a press...

American rapper Schoolboy Q hinted at potential involvement in Take-Two Interactive Software Inc's (NASDAQ: TTWO) upcoming game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) through a social media post on February 26. Responding to a fan's comment about contributing music to the game, Schoolboy Q (whose real...

Javier Milei, Argentina's recently elected president, sparked controversy with his ongoing verbal attacks on popular Argentine singer and actress, Lali Espósito. The libertarian and anarcho-capitalist politician has been targeting Espósito over her alleged ties to funding for her...

The 66th Grammy Awards saw the return of some of the biggest names in the music industry, with legendary artists taking the stage to perform and celebrate their achievements. Tracy Chapman made a long-awaited return to the Grammy stage by performing her classic hit "Fast Car" in a duet...

The music industry is a "boys' club" where discrimination and sexual harassment remain prevalent, according to an investigation recent parliamentary report in the U.K. What Happened: Female artists face persisting gender disparities and challenges, Variety reports, citing an...