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Music Business Worldwide
NO FAKES: Senate panel backs bill that could cost platforms $750k per AI deepfake
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the NO FAKES Act Source
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Spotify’s ‘Reserved’ ticketing feature launches in the US today under a multi-year Live Nation deal, starting with indie-pop artist Role Model
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Meta moves to dismiss Wixen’s $102M lawsuit, says publisher is ‘seeking to transform a routine licensing dispute’ into a ‘sweeping’ legal battle
The motion targets Wixen's first amended complaint, which lists 681 works and seeks more than $102 million in statutory damages. Source
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
A landmark bill targeting AI deepfakes faces a US Senate Judiciary Committee vote on June 18. Five things to know about the NO FAKES Act.
The bill would create, for the first time in US federal law, an intellectual property right in a person's voice and visual likeness. Source
Jun 17, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Hollywood Reporter
How Este Haim and Amanda Yamate Centered Sisterly Love on the ‘Voicemails For Isabelle’ Score (Exclusive)
The soon-to-be-released Netflix rom-com focuses on more than just romantic love: “It was really about family and loving and having such a deep connection to your sister.”
Jun 19, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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The Trichordist
Don’t Freeze Mechanicals Again
As the next Phonorecords proceeding approaches, one issue deserves attention: should the physical and download mechanical royalty rate reset to 12¢, or should the 2027 adjusted rate become the new baseline? Resetting the clock would effectively erase previously awarded increases and undermine the p…
Jun 17, 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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Digital Music News
Major Labels and BMG Urge the Supreme Court to ‘Step in and Reverse’ the Landmark Vetter v. Resnik Copyright Termination Decision
BMG and the majors have officially petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse the landmark Vetter v. Resnik termination decision, arguing that the appellate court’s “startling conclusion departs from bedrock copyright law” and “unsettles long-settled judicial, academic, industry, and international nor…
Jun 19, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Digital Music News
Elon Musk’s X Smells Victory Against Music Publishers, with Cox v. Sony Dramatically Shifting the Momentum
The former Twitter moves to strike the entire multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed against it by music publishers on the grounds of the Cox v. Sony decision. Elon Musk’s X Corp. is moving to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against it by a group of music publishers, including BMG and…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Digital Music News
Spotify ‘Reserved’ Kicks Off With Role Model Pre-Sale — Though Fans Can Score Even Earlier Tickets Through American Airlines, Mastercard, or the Artist’s Site
Spotify is kicking off its “Reserved” pre-sale program with Role Model’s upcoming tour – though fans will also have the chance to grab early passes via Mastercard and American Airlines as well as a distinct artist pre-sale. Live Nation shed light on the 34-date concert series – and its multifaceted…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Digital Music News
Major Labels Secure Sweeping Site-Blocking Orders Against YouTube Stream-Rippers in Canada
The Federal Court in Ottawa has issued Canada’s first music industry-requested site-blocking order targeting YouTube stream-ripping services. The major labels have secured a major win in Canada against the operators of YouTube stream-ripping sites Y2Mate, YTMP3, and remaining Savefrom domains over…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Digital Music News
Meta Moves to Dismiss ‘Serial Litigant’ Wixen’s $100 Million+ Suit, Says the Publisher Is ‘Seeking to Transform a Routine Licensing Dispute Into a Sweeping’ Legal Battle
Moments after failing to dismiss Eight Mile Style’s copyright lawsuit, Meta has officially moved to toss a different $100 million+ complaint, filed this time by Wixen Music Publishing. Wixen doubled down on that multifaceted complaint last month, accusing the Facebook parent of copyright infringeme…
Jun 17, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Digital Music News
Apple CEO Says Across-the-Board Price Increases Are Coming—But Will That Include Apple Music?
Apple CEO Tim Cook says raising prices on its products will be necessary to offset the skyrocketing costs of memory and storage. But will subscriptions like Apple Music be affected? As memory and other components surge in price due to artificial intelligence and other tech companies buying them up…
Jun 17, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Digital Music News
Spotify Expands Full-Length Video Support — Now Artists Can Add Music Videos, Covers, and Live Performances Directly to the Platform
As it battles YouTube for video supremacy – and grapples with an intensifying AI audio avalanche – Spotify is now enabling artists to directly upload full-length music videos, live performance videos, and more. Spotify announced this latest video expansion, plus a couple adjacent changes, today. At…
Jun 17, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Digital Music News
South Korea Launches a $2.2 Million K-Pop Expansion Fund to Boost Developing Artists
The South Korean government launches an initiative aimed at fortifying the country’s developing K-pop artists with a $2.2 million injection. South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, as well as the Korea Creative Content Agency, has announced an initiative to further strengthen the co…
Jun 17, 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
‘Queer Eye’ life coach Karamo Brown launches Kē, a wellness app featuring his AI digital clone
After spending a year and a half focusing on his own journey — from fitness and nutrition to meditation, sobriety, relationships, and personal growth — Brown wants to help others do the same.
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Canada Is Forging Ahead with Its Dangerous Surveillance Bill
With no serious debate, including on proposed amendments, Canada is blazing full speed ahead with Bill C-22, which would threaten encryption and increase surveillance. Also known as the Lawful Access Bill, Bill C-22 is currently moving forward quickly to a vote despite the many, many criticisms civ…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
EFF Thanks SerpApi For Helping Us Protect Free Speech Online
EFF is grateful for SerpApi ’s generous support, helping us fight for your rights to speak and access information online. SerpApi has been giving to EFF every year since 2018, and alongside our 32,000 individual donors, their gift is critical to keeping up the fight. Whether in the courts, halls of…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Call for Submissions: Digital Pride
This Pride season, join EFF and the Queer Arts Collective in building a creative space at the intersection of digital justice and artistic expression. We’re looking for fresh, untold, historically censored takes on digital liberation. Whether it’s pointing the lens towards an issue you feel is unde…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
A New Bill Takes Aim at Government Pressure to Silence Lawful Online Speech
Last week, Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden introduced the Justice Against Weaponized Bureaucratic Overreach to Networked Expression, or JAWBONE Act . The bipartisan legislation creates a federal cause of action against government officials who coerce or attempt to coerce broadcasters, interactive c…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Court Records Should Be Free
Court records belong to the public. Yet anyone seeking access to federal court filings through PACER, a government software system that stands for Public Access to Court Electronic Records, is usually required to pay hefty fees to search for and view documents. PACER’s fees have long acted as a bar…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Field Notes from a Year of OPSEC Training
Late last year, as part of our annual “Year in Review” series, we summarized our efforts providing digital privacy and security advice to at-risk communities. OPSEC trainings (short for operational security, a catch-all term we use to describe any kind of workshop, advising session, assessment, or…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
AI Regulation Should Be Rational, Not Retaliatory
The Trump administration’s approach to AI safety, particularly the generative AI models that regularly grab headlines, has been haphazard at best. At worst, it’s unconstitutional. As EFF and our allies explained in an amicus brief , the Pentagon’s actions against one company, Anthropic, violate the…
Jun 18, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
The Free and Open Web Is Under Attack at the IETF
The ability to access publicly available information using automated tools is a central value and benefit of a free and open internet. Automated access—often called crawling or scraping—powers important, useful tools for locating, preserving, and analyzing online information. For example, crawling…
Jun 17, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
The NO FAKES Act Could Silence Satire, Commentary, And News
The NO FAKES Act is supposed to target harmful AI-generated impersonations. But in reality, it will make it easier to suppress commentary, satire, and other lawful speech. That's why EFF has signed a letter urging the Senate Judiciary Committee not to advance the bill in its current form. Take acti…
Jun 17, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Onward, Friends
After 26 years, today is my last day at EFF. It's been a terrific and wild ride — the organization has grown from a tiny band of fighty people trying to plant a flag for freedom and justice in the coming digital world into a large, established band of fighty people doing, well, much the same. The w…
Jun 16, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
EFFecting Change: LGBTQ+ Solidarity Against the Tide of Surveillance
LGBTQ+ communities are facing an escalating wave of censorship and targeted surveillance, but we can push back through mutual solidarity. Join us live to learn how safer virtual spaces get built, how platform policies and government pressure are reshaping the digital landscape, and what platform ac…
Jun 15, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Victory! 702 has Expired!
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lets US intelligence agencies collect communications from foreigners abroad without a warrant, and routinely sweeps in Americans’ emails, messages, and calls in the process. The authority for this program is set to expire Friday, June 12th, 2…
Jun 12, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Yes to California's Bill to Ban Surveillance Pricing
Corporations harvest and monetize ever-growing amounts of our personal data, such as our browsing history and physical location . One bitter fruit of this poisonous tree is known as “surveillance pricing”: corporations offer the same product to two different people at two different prices, based on…
Jun 11, 2026 · Read at publisher →
