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MLC can file amended complaint in ‘bundling’ lawsuit against Spotify, court says
The Mechanical Licensing Collective has secured a crucial procedural ruling in its legal battle with Spotify over streaming royalty payments.On...
The Music Business UK Awards 2025 in association with YouTube: The finalists revealed!
Today, MBW unveils the full list of finalists for voted categories at the upcoming Music Business UK Awards.Taking place on...
Universal and Sony Music partner with new platform to detect AI music copyright theft using ‘groundbreaking neural fingerprinting’ technology
Universal Music Group and Sony Music plan to use what they call “groundbreaking neural fingerprinting technologies” to detect copyright infringement...
AWAL expands to Middle East, led by Issa Outa
AWAL has expanded into the Middle East, establishing a Dubai headquarters via a partnership with Sony Music Middle East.Sony Music...
Suno releases ‘most powerful’ model yet, days after record labels allege illegal ‘stream ripping’ from YouTube
Suno has introduced the latest version of its AI music generator, v5, which it describes as its “most advanced music...
On… Spotify and the ‘more free’ burger giveaway.
MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news...
HYBE sells $27m stake in rival YG Entertainment’s YG Plus subsidiary
South Korean entertainment powerhouse HYBE sold its entire 7.67% direct stake in YG Plus, a subsidiary of rival YG Entertainment,...
HYBE expands into India, opening fifth global HQ in Mumbai
As expected, South Korean entertainment giant HYBE has established its India-based subsidiary in Mumbai, marking the firm’s fifth international headquarters.The...
ElevenLabs secures NVIDIA investment, weeks after launching AI music platform to challenge Suno
AI music-making platforms are in a race for supremacy – and now the world’s most valuable company is backing one...
Paul Purcell joins Absolute Label Services as Director of Platform
UK-born Absolute Label Services has appointed Paul Purcell as Director of Platform, with a primary focus on the company’s recently-launched...
