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Music Business Worldwide
Soraib el Jelali appointed Head of A&R at Warner Chappell Music Benelux
El Jelali first joined WMG in 2023 as Head of A&R at Atlantic Records Benelux, where he worked with artists including Diamond-certified Roxy Dekker. Source
Jun 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Fast-growing producer royalty company mprs is now buying producer catalogs – in partnership with Milk & Honey
Founded in 2021, mprs – pronounced 'Empress' – was spun out of artist management and services company mtheory when Universal Music Group acquired mtheory's label division Source
Jun 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Hollywood Reporter
Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels for Artists’ Share of AI Song Generator Settlement Money
The American Federation of Musicians alleged that UMG and WMG "have refused to compensate the musicians whose work ... is fed into AI machines for profit."
Jun 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Hollywood Reporter
With ‘Cosmic Opera Act II’ Labrinth Moves on From the ‘Euphoria’ Drama: “I Said Everything I Have to Say About That Situation”
“Perfectionism was a demon that I needed to sit with,” the artist tells The Hollywood Reporter of the making of his latest two albums.
Jun 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Trichordist
As Suno Celebrated a $5.4 Billion Valuation, Artists Took Their Message Directly to Wall Street
As Suno celebrated a $5.4 billion valuation, artists brought their concerns directly to investors, linking AI copyright disputes to America’s growing data-center backlash.
Jun 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Trichordist
@musicFIRST: Pass the American Music Fairness Act
The American Music Fairness Act aims to require U.S. terrestrial radio stations to pay artists for their recordings. This legislation addresses a longstanding loophole, ensuring fair compensation similar to that provided by digital platforms.
May 28, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Trichordist
A Subtle Shift in US AI Policy and Why Artists Should Pay Attention
A rumored AI executive order ahead of a Trump China visit may signal a shift toward stronger protections—one that could finally start to recognize artist value.
May 12, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Trichordist
Phonorecords V and the “39 Steps” Problem: Time for the CRB to Fix Streaming Mechanicals
The ongoing Phonorecords proceeding at the Copyright Royalty Board addresses the mechanical royalty rates for songwriters amidst complexities introduced by generative AI. The existing formula, referred to as “the 39 steps,” fails to accommodate AI-generated works, risking dilution of the royalty po…
Apr 26, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Trichordist
Kafka’s Hypothetical Market Strikes Again: The DSPs’ Latest Move to Silence Songwriters by Throwing GMR Out of Phonorecords V
The streaming services' joint motion to exclude Global Music Rights (GMR) from Phonorecords V highlights their intent to limit representation for songwriters. This maneuver undermines the interests of prominent songwriters and perpetuates a system where their ability to negotiate mechanical royalti…
Apr 23, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Trichordist
Mýa Backs AMFA as Momentum Builds for Fair Pay for Radio Play
Momentum is increasing for the American Music Fairness Act, which aims to ensure artists are compensated for terrestrial radio airplay, correcting a longstanding imbalance in U.S. broadcasting rights.
Apr 21, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Trichordist
@RonanFarrow and @AndrewMarantz: Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted?
Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz explore tensions around Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI, questioning his trustworthiness and transparency amid the rise of artificial intelligence.
Apr 20, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Trichordist
Inside Royalty Audits with Keith Bernstein: Lessons from Chris Castle’s Music Contracts & AI Class at UT Law
Recorded for Chris Castle’s music business and AI class at the University of Texas School of Law, this ARI session features Keith Bernstein—one of the top royalty auditors in the music business—explaining how royalty audits actually work, where discrepancies arise, and why leverage determines wheth…
Apr 19, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Artist Rights Watch
Careless People, Meta, and the Freedom to Publish
Sarah Wynn-Williams’ Careless People won the Freedom to Publish Award while Meta and Mark Zuckerberg personally are defendants in multiple copyright lawsuits alleging Zuckerberg directed Facebook/Meta employees to use pirated books via BitTorrent to train AI systems.
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Artist Rights Watch
@ArtistRights Institute Newsletter 05/11/26: New WH Executive Orders; Data Center Construction Stalls; CRB lets GMR get pushed out of PRV; Infrasound Contamination
Artist Rights Institute Newsletter 05/11/26: New WH Executive Orders; Data Center Construction Stalls; CRB lets GMR get pushed out of PRV; Infrasound Contamination
May 12, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Artist Rights Watch
Misconceptions in Progress for AI’s “Misconceptions” Paper
A new Progress for AI paper by former Copyright Office attorney Anna Chauvet argues that generative AI training is protected fair use because models learn “patterns” rather than protected expression. This critique explains why the paper functions less as neutral scholarship and more as a policy bri…
May 6, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Artist Rights Watch
@ArtistRights Institute Newsletter 05/4/26: SAG-AFTRA Tentative Settlement; Spotify Payola Case Goes to Arbitration while Texas AG Opens Payola Investigation; Alex Mayer Strikes Again; Data Centers in Greenland; Board Liability in AI Infringement
SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative settlement with major studios. Spotify faces ongoing payola legal challenges. Opposition to AI data centers is rising, with growing opposition in rural America and scrutiny of big tech practices.
May 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Artist Rights Watch
@ArtistRights Institute Newsletter 04/28/26: AI Liability Moves to the Board Room; Kadrey Amended Complaint; Spotify Tanks; Taylor Swift TM Applications
This week's newsletter discusses various legal issues surrounding AI, including copyright infringement cases involving Meta and others, and Taylor Swift's new trademark applications aimed at protecting her identity against AI impersonation.
Apr 29, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Artist Rights Watch
@ArtistRights Institute Newsletter 04/20/26: Royalty Audits; Anna’s Archive and Interpol; Phonorecords V at CRB; Texas AG goes after steering/streaming payola
The newsletter discusses ongoing issues in the music streaming industry, particularly focusing on Spotify's alleged misleading practices regarding playlists and recommendations. It highlights a lawsuit filed by a user challenging Spotify's claims of organic curation, suggesting undisclosed financia…
Apr 24, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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TechCrunch
The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going vi…
Jun 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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TechCrunch
Supabase doubles valuation to $10B in 8 months
Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.
Jun 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Internet Age-Gates Are a Growing Global Threat
The internet is an essential resource for young people and adults to access information, explore community, and find themselves—both inside countries and across continents. Yet governments around the world continue to introduce and implement legislation requiring all online users to verify their ag…
Jun 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
LGBT Q&A Season 1 Recap: Staying Safer Online
Last year during LGBTQ+ Pride month, we launched an LGBT Q&A where we answered your most pressing digital rights questions on EFF’s Instagram and TikTok accounts. Ahead of LGBT Q&A Season 2 launching next week, we’re posting a recap with some of the questions we answered. Check them out below. You…
Jun 5, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
California’s AB 412 Still Demands Developers Do The Impossible
California lawmakers are again considering A.B. 412 , a bill that would require AI developers to identify and disclose copyrighted works used to train generative AI systems. The problem this year is the same as last year : it’s practically impossible to comply with this law. The bill demands inform…
Jun 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Pulte Appointment Underscores Need to Reform Section 702 Spying
President Trump’s highly politicized appointment of an entirely unqualified acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) underscores why the government’s warrantless mass spying power must be reformed. Congress now faces a deadline of Friday, June 12 to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Inte…
Jun 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
EFF Testifies to Congress on Protecting Americans’ Rights from Government AI
Governments must not adopt emerging and powerful AI technologies without also adopting strong and clear safeguards to protect Constitutional rights, EFF Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Matthew Guariglia testified today to the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protec…
Jun 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Move Fast, Surveil Things
Meta has deployed facial recognition code to millions of their always-on surveillance glasses, according to new reporting by Wired . EFF’s Threat Lab was able to confirm that the facial recognition code is present through static analysis of the application. This dangerous new Meta functionality sto…
Jun 4, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
We're Fighting Mass Surveillance Tech—and Winning
EFF is on the front lines of the fight against tech-enabled tyranny, but we aren't alone. Our team depends on your help to fight back against the surveillance state. JOIN EFF People around the world are pushing back against the mass surveillance that undermines privacy and free expression for every…
Jun 2, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Welcome New EFF Executive Director Nicole Ozer
EFF welcomes our new Executive Director Nicole Ozer today! Nicole is a legal expert on privacy and surveillance, artificial intelligence, and digital speech who previously served as the inaugural executive director of the Center for Constitutional Democracy at UC Law San Francisco. From 2004-2025,…
Jun 1, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: CA's AB 1856 Exempts Open Source But Expands Age-Gating
After public outrage, California lawmakers are moving closer to exempting open-source operating systems from the sweeping age-bracketing regime mandated by last year’s Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043). Nonetheless, the current bill still jeopardizes internet users’ speech, privacy, and security.…
May 29, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Age Verification is a Privacy Nightmare
In the rush to block young people from certain parts of the internet, lawmakers are creating a privacy and security nightmare for everyone. This scenario is already playing out globally. Help us stop it and keep the web open and accessible for all. JOIN EFF Protect the web for everyone Even with th…
May 28, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
More License Plate Reader Mission Creep: School Residency Verification, Background Checks, and Noise Complaints
An EFF analysis of millions of searches of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) data by police has uncovered a troubling pattern: in the absence of a warrant requirement to search ALPR databases, law enforcement agencies have moved beyond specific investigations to use these surveilla…
May 26, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
🔒 A Win for Encrypted Messaging | EFFector 38.10
When it comes to keeping our texts, chats, and other digital messages safe from prying eyes, we have a powerful tool: end-to-end encryption. Used correctly, end-to-end encryption turns our conversations online into secret messages that can only be decoded by their intended recipients. In our latest…
May 20, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Microsoft Took a Step Toward Human Rights Accountability. Google and Amazon (and Others) Should Pay Attention!
For years, civil society organizations, workers, journalists, and human rights experts have warned that major technology companies risk enabling grave human rights abuses when they provide cloud computing, AI, and surveillance infrastructure to governments implicated in violations of international…
May 19, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Your Privacy Shouldn't Be A Corporate Decision
“ We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns. ”-Meta Internal Document on face recognition software for smart glasses, 2025 It’s unsurprising that a company would plan t…
May 19, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
We Updated Our Privacy Policy. Here's What Changed and Why.
We recently updated our privacy policy for the first time since 2022. Most of the changes are clarifications, reorganizations, and improvements in transparency, particularly around how third-party tools that run parts of our site operate. But one change is substantive enough that we want to address…
May 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
