News From the Music World
Nearly every component of Apple's services segment contributed to the company's remarkable $27.42 billion in services revenue for fiscal Q3 2025, marking a 13% year-over-year…
Record labels wage war on AI startups Suno and Udio for allegedly stealing millions of copyrighted songs. The explosive $150,000-per-track battle threatens to demolish the future of music AI.
Drake’s defamation case against UMG dramatically crumbles as judge rules labels aren’t liable for artists’ controversial lyrics. The industry-shaking decision transforms how artists must protect their reputations.
Bad Omens’ hauntingly beautiful “Specter” claims the #1 spot, shattering their previous records with mesmerizing gothic visuals featuring Ryan Hurst. Their billion-stream legacy expands with this supernatural masterpiece. Chart domination continues.
Alabama soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones defies expectations with “Sushi and Coca-Cola,” transforming from Otis Redding disciples to chart-topping experimentalists. Their artistic rebellion proves nobody saw this coming.
Judge orders rapper to be reimbursed after tossing out a $50M lawsuit over “Country Grammar” as not just late but completely baseless. The 20-year battle ends with hefty penalties.
The folk revolutionary they tried to silence transformed Latin America’s musical soul. Violeta Parra’s forbidden melodies sparked a movement that survived execution, exile, and censorship. Her legacy still burns today.
Jazz giant Jim McNeely’s legacy shattered conventional big band boundaries for over five decades. His Grammy-winning compositions forever changed how we experience orchestral jazz. The world mourns his passing.
Contrary to reports, music publishers weren’t blocked from suing Anthropic—they’re advancing with full copyright claims. The legal battle could reshape AI’s future while exposing crucial industry tensions.
Independent Rebellion Records lands jaw-dropping seven-figure deal from Too Lost. With 5 billion streams since 2023, this punk/rock label is challenging major players in unexpected ways.
Behringer’s $69 Klon clone controversy finally ends—but the secretive settlement leaves gear lovers wondering if the pedal giant won. Circuit clones might be legal, but at what cost?
