With producer Dan Auerbach and guitarist Tom Bukovac, King remembers the late Allmans leader ahead of the forthcoming documentary Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
One day ahead of Kanye West’s summer tour kickoff in Istanbul, he has received the go-ahead from officials in the Netherlands for planned dates in the city of Arnhelm on June 6 and 8, despite pushback and protests in the country. “Solid grounds are needed to bar people from entering [the country].
They worked it out on the remix.
Researcher reported the vuln in March. Maintainers haven't responded to his messages since
A judge says Texas millionaire Carl Westcott must repay some of the pop star's expenses from their five-year court battle.
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
The board of Universal Music Group has rejected an unsolicited $64 billion takeover offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital, the company announced on Friday. The move comes a day after key shareholder Vincent Bollore urged UMG to reject the offer.
Universal Music Group has rejected Bill Ackman's takeover offer. Source
Custom-made instruments are the key to scoring for composers Anže Rozman, Kara Talve and musician Russell Emanuel. Emanuel is a co-founder of the composer collective Bleeding Fingers Music along with Hans Zimmer and Steven Kofsky.
C+C MC Freedom Williams, weighed in from his toilet and said, "I don't give a f--k about Trump," while explaining his decision to keep his slot on the flailing lineup.
First learning to DJ at summer camp, the Bay Area native has upcoming sets at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Electric Forest and Experts Only Festival.
Sean Welch, a music business manager accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients including Juice WRLD, is battling to stay out of federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
Is Milli Vanilli performing at the controversial, Trump-backed “Freedom 250” festival in Washington, D.C. or not? If not, is it true they were never even approached, let alone booked? If they are, why is the press reporting differently?
The Mexican-American artist turns personal transformation, social awareness and love into songs that look both inward and outward.
Cardi previously appeared to diss Latto during a 2025 leaked phone call with Ice Spice's manager.
Its her second LP to top the Official Albums Chart following 2023's The Good Witch.
Critics say only a court-ordered breakup will end Live Nation’s monopoly, but such orders have been exceedingly rare over the past century.
The track first hit the top spot in February.
Red Hat engineer reckons the balance of risk has shifted, but core code stays off limits
California AG claims genetics biz downplayed 2023 mega-leak while paying ransom to attacker
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Discussion understood to concern delayed SaaS transformation project
Today, we’re making available another pre-release version for the upcoming MusicBrainz Picard 3. This beta release offers various bugfixes and improvements over the last beta.
London-born producer, artist, and songwriter MXZI has quickly become one of the defining figures behind the modern phonk movement. What began as an independent journey has evolved into a global rise, with the artist now generating over 1.7 billion streams and attracting more than 16 million monthly...
There’ll even be a near-Sex Pistols reunion with both the Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter and Johnny Rotten’s Public Image Ltd. booked to play the Chicago event
A billion AI agents walk into a power grid
Look, says Redmond, usage up 27-43% based on one week of data - admits it 'may not be indicative of long-term usage trends'
Deal covers publishing administration and sync licensing, alongside representation of the late artist's NIL rights. Source
Sync continues to be an important source of income for rightsholders and musicians alike, and there are new startups trying to help.
The Poison frontman is the latest artist to drop out of the event, which was purportedly pitched as a nonpartisan celebration of America’s 250th anniversary
Kanye West is set to hold a massive concert on Saturday at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium, which will kick off his summer tour following cancellations in the U.K., France, Switzerland and Poland due to the rapper’s antisemitic remarks.
Spotify has rolled out its 2026 Songs of Summer predictions, listing 30 songs from artists including Zara Larsson, Drake and Ella Langley that its editorial team has named as contenders.
Hosting provider pulled the plug after police traced 200 servers to the Netherlands
CNN Sues AI Firm Perplexity, Alleging It Engaged in ‘Massive Copyright Infringement’ — “In the 54-page federal complaint, CNN points to Perplexity’s former ads claiming that it helps users skip the ‘extra steps and clicks’ they’d normally take to access news content.
The days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising, and playlists are filling up for the season. With summer around the corner, Spotify’s global editors have been keeping a close eye on the musical landscape and are ready to unveil the songs they think could shape this year’s soundtrack.
YouTube has been labelling AI-generated videos since 2024… IF the creators disclosed their use of AI tools when uploading it. Now the company has made some changes to its labelling system.
LabelWorx has been building its distribution and label-services business for 15 years, focusing on clients in the electronic-music world. Now it wants to provide some of them with funding too.
LyricFind sued rival Musixmatch – and TPG Global, one of the latter’s key investors – in March 2025, accusing them of anti-competitive behaviour, zeroing in on a licensing deal with Warner Chappell.
TikTok’s recent renewal of its licensing deal with Universal Music Group came with no public drama, suggesting that relations with that major label have improved since their fallout two years ago.
As one of the key music providers for online-video creators, Epidemic Sound has a big community of customers to draw on when studying how they feel about music and new technologies. Its new ‘Future of the Creator Economy Report 2026’ puts a focus on AI, with some interesting findings.
TV and radio stations told to review current practices to align with public interest obligations
Too Lost has appointed Jay Moore as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), signaling a deeper push into catalog investment and artist financing within the independent music sector. This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Too Lost.
While content creation can be time consuming, it remains to be a key element in any sort of artist campaign in 2026. To this end, social media content batching – a strategy to help with creating better workflows and creative output – can be a useful tool.
TikTok has launched season two of their live interview series with T-Mobile. Hosted by the returning Jack Coyne of Trackstar. This year features a short and sweet four episodes with artists Lykke Li, Bebe Rexha, Malcolm Todd and Josh Groban.
Rapper 2 Chainz and global soccer YouTuber OussiFooty have announced their ‘Boots Across America’ series, based around the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted in North America in the past 30 years.
There comes a time for most artists when some aspect of their identity – whether it be creative, personal, or professional – feels like it has run its course. And when that happens, there’s no mistaking it’s time for a change. The trick is to evolve and adapt with it. “A brand pivot can be […]
You and me go ChatGPhish-ing in the dark
Researchers say 'GREYVIBE' crew used AI tools throughout a campaign targeting Ukrainian military and government
The devil may famously have the best tunes, but when it comes to big politically-leaning music events in the US in 2026, well, it seems the progressives have the bigger bookings. Or at least the ones less prone to chaotic withdrawals.
Explosion wrecks rocket and pad, leaving NASA's lunar ambitions looking less than launch-ready
As Kris Kristofferson might have put it, “Freedom 250” is just another word for a festival with very few acts left to lose. As of Friday morning, five out of nine artists announced roughly 48 hours earlier for the “Freedom 250” concerts on the National Lawn in Washington, D.C.
Telco giant says no sensitive data was taken, though names, addresses, phones, and emails are now out there
In a world of mass-produced bot-slopware, small is more beautiful than ever
Indian conglomerate HT Media—the parent company of the Hindustan Times and Hindustan newspapers—has made a strategic investment worth Rs5 crore (approximately $522,000) in Damroo, an audio-streaming service dedicated to Indian […] The post is from Music Ally.
Estonian academic fingers mobile tower-mounted devices as Kremlin tries to swat Ukrainian forces
The song appears on Rexha’s forthcoming album, Dirty Blonde, which comes out in June
Independent labels in Europe have been making notable progress measuring their climate impact. !K7 thinks EDI could get the same treatment.
Digital Music News and Open On Sunday returned to Atlanta for Music Biz 2026 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel. Industry leaders, executives, artists, and tech innovators gathered to focus on sync licensing and celebrate this central theme.
What a wind-up!
In 2021, my co-founders and I began developing the music-vision foundation model that would become Freebeat. The question that drove us, as engineers and lifelong music lovers, was simple: why […] The post is from Music Ally.
It’s the first taste of the star’s eighth studio album Petal
Ouch. The attorney who sued Nelly for allegedly excluding his former bandmates from credits for his wildly successful debut solo album Country Grammar has been ordered to pay the rapper’s legal fees. Precious Felder Gates—the attorney for former St.
The “Cox effect” continues to ripple across the music industry litigation landscape. In the latest development, Anthropic has shrugged off vicarious liability in the newer copyright infringement suit it’s facing from major music publishers including Concord. Judge Eumi K.
Last.fm is independent again, nearly 20 years after it was acquired by CBS. And it’s still keeping track of your scrobbles across streaming platforms. Remember Last.fm?
An Austrian court convicted a man who planned to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna two years ago, sentencing him to 15 years in prison. The trial and ongoing investigation have revealed the involvement of a far broader and involved terrorist network.
LyricFind has filed yet another amended antitrust complaint against Musixmatch and its parent company TPG, alleging an underhanded scheme involving Warner Chappell Music. But did Lyricfind get cheated out of plum deals, or simply get outmaneuvered? LyricFind has now filed its second amended U.S.
Ariana Grande has officially kicked off her “Petal” era with the release of the project’s first single “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” The mid-tempo song is certainly in a breakup mold, with Grande singing in a subdued tone over a sauntering instrumental.
Country star Martina McBride has become the latest performer to back out of the upcoming “Freedom 250” concerts on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., posting on her social accounts Thursday night that she was dropping out of her planned show after learning that it carried far more political...
The singer joined a wave of artists who have backed out of the event organized by Keith Krach, a Trump appointee
Have Melon, Tencent Music, and Line Music developed the definitive ranking authority for K-pop artists? We’re about to find out, as the companies are preparing to release a “Global-K Chart” that they’re billing as “the global K-pop standard.” Kakao Entertainment’s Melon DSP, the Tencent-owned...
The Podcast Show 2026 reflected an industry entering a more mature and commercially sophisticated phase. While previous years of often focused on podcasting proving its value within entertainment and media , this year’s conversations centred far more on sustainability, audience growth, and...
GIRL DON’T TELL ME I can’t tell you how much I liked “California Girls.” I used to ride my cherry red Raleigh with my transistor hanging from the handlebars waiting for the song to come on the radio. And I rode my bike down the hill to Topps discount store to purchase “Summer Days (And […]
The Commodores are the latest act to announce their exit from the Freedom 250 concert series set for Washington, D.C. next month, following the declared departures of Morris Day and Young MC from the retro-heavy bill.
Beran A. had pleaded guilty to planning to assault Swifties in Vienna with knives and bombs
Lawmakers push DoD to tighten smartphone controls after adversaries exploited commercial tracking data
Mid-tier festivals might be next to suffer from “blue dot fever,” according to analyst Annick Maas. The growing malady of “blue dot fever,” the phenomenon of seats going largely unsold at live events — as represented by endless blue dots on Ticketmaster’s site — isn’t getting better anytime soon.
The man allegedly pocketed $1.2 million from Polymarket trades based on confidential information
Six 0-days, three under active exploitation, more to come on July 14?
It is the database titan’s sixth acquisition announcement since June 2025
The musician’s anticipated follow-up to Kansas Anymore arrives on August 7
A judge weighs an injunction against Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl branding in light of her trademark’s prior suspension due to actual showgirl Maren Wade’s own trademark.
Downtown Music Publishing announces a new deal to represent the catalog of hip-hop pioneer Biz Markie, including name, image, and likeness rights. Downtown Music Publishing (DMP) has announced a new deal to represent the catalog of pioneering hip-hop legend Biz Markie, including representation of...
Since early last year, our quarterly Creator Milestone Awards have celebrated podcasts from around the world that hit major streaming milestones on Spotify. Today, we’re announcing the first round of 2026 recipients.
Chocolate Factory shifts Tensor Processing Unit Ubuntu support back upstream
Amy has a new album, “The Me That Remains.” Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amy-grant/id1316200737?i=1000769983611 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ff4fb19-54d4-41ae-ae7a-8a6f8d3dafa8/episodes/4a70e0cc-b93a-41f9-bb28-9efff9097d55/the-bob-lefsetz-podcast-amy-grant
Reservoir Media has published its fiscal Q4 (calendar Q1) and full-year financial results for its fiscal 2026, ended March 31, 2026. Source
Moments after George Clinton sued Universal Music over allegedly unpaid royalties, a federal appeals court has revived the years-running copyright (and contract) lawsuit filed against him by the estate of fellow Parliament-Funkadelic founding member Bernie Worrell. The U.S.
How is Indian audio-streaming service Gaana faring three-and-a-half years after it became a subscription-only platform? Better than ever before based on the stats shared during its parent company Entertainment Network […] The post is from Music Ally.
Three things you might have missed from Grainge's fireside chat at the GREATER Together LA summit last week Source
May security update trips over hostnames of a very specific length
A little refresh can go a long way. We’ve been making behind-the-scenes updates to make Spotify easier to use and more reliable. Based on your feedback, we’re rolling out a series of improvements focused on the everyday features that help keep listening smooth.
Moore will lead the indie distribution and services platform's investment strategy Source
The law also bans speculative ticket sales, where a reseller lists tickets they do not yet own. Source
EMIC founder Daniel Findikian talks music industry education, emerging markets, and more Source
The artist's legal team argued that the complaint should be thrown out for failing to state a viable claim. Source
Music streaming, like most other digital entertainment types, has never been more personal. Every listener is now super-served their own algorithmically-generated world of personalised playlists, AI DJs, and hyper-specific recommendations. Source
Texas-formed regional Mexican band's viral 2022 norteño cover of Morat’s No Se Va propelled the group to mainstream prominence. Source
The Grammy Museum has announced its third annual Hip-Hop Block Party on Tuesday, June 16th, a museum-wide celebration of music, art, culture, and community. The Grammy Museum will come alive for its third annual Hip-Hop Block Party on Tuesday, June 16, beginning at 7:30 PM.
After Springsteen’s on-stage comments criticizing the Trump Administration and DOGE, Elon Musk has clapped back on X. Elon Musk clearly isn’t a fan of Bruce Springsteen, and to illustrate that point, he took to X, the social media platform he owns, to criticize the Boss twice on Monday.
Apple-backed Gamma is officially suing to determine who’s behind the “coordinated, malicious, and ongoing campaign targeting” it and co-founder Larry Jackson via the LarryJacksonExposed and GammaExposed websites.
A copyright infringement lawsuit filed against former One Direction member Zayn Malik nearly three years ago may finally be reaching a settlement. Back in late 2023, pop star and former One Direction member Zayn Malik was hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his hit, “Better.” That...
ONELIVE, a leader in connected commerce and fan engagement technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Blum as Director of Fan Club and Membership Programs. The following comes from ONELIVE, a partner of DMN.
Looks like the Universal Music Group (UMG) takeover battle has drawn to a close: Bolloré Group has urged the major label to reject Pershing’s $64 billion bid, indicating that “the price would be a problem.” Bolloré Group CEO Cyrille Bolloré made the seemingly definitive recommendation during his...
Vermont has officially become the latest state to take a stab at decommissioning scalpers, as it’s enacted a ticketing-reform law featuring a resale price cap, a ban on speculative passes, and more.
On May 8, 1,500 of Olivia Rodrigo’s top fans gathered in Barcelona’s Teatre Grec for the pop star’s first live concert of her you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love era. Now, fans who couldn’t be there—and those who want to relive it—can watch Billions Club Live with Olivia Rodrigo: A Concert...
On Purpose is one of the most popular podcasts in the world, known for conversations with influential voices across culture, wellness, and personal growth. Now, Spotify, Netflix, and host Jay Shetty are teaming up to bring the show to video across both platforms beginning July 13.
In early May 2026, New York Magazine and The Verge published articles outing the secret sauce of marketing in the social video era: clipping campaigns. In summary, thousands of accounts across social media are mobilised – through formal companies like Floodify or through informal networks on...
ElevenLabs' new model will let users regenerate a section of a song without affecting the rest of the track.
The best podcast moments deserve more than just a mental note. That’s why today, we’re making those moments easier to save and share with clips. Whether it’s a piece of advice that reframes how you think, a conversation that makes you laugh, or a segment you know a friend needs to hear, those...
Social video platforms are often portrayed as the home of modern entertainment fandom. There is no question that YouTube and TikTok have enabled audiences to deepen their relationships with entertainment IP compared to the pre-digital era. Source
From: Lincoln Myerson Subject: Re: Re-Willie Nile Hey Bob- I’m late to your post on Willie. (I blame the international timeline despite being a day ahead of you here in New Zealand but I digress) I thought I’d share my anecdote nonetheless. You might enjoy it.
A reality TV star who’s bad at business? That sounds like a perfect candidate to be mayor of Los Angeles. Never mind that Los Angeles is essentially an ungovernable city where the mayor has little power, as evidenced in this article by Steve Lopez in the “Los Angeles Times: “Spencer Pratt, please...
The Memorymoog is legendary for being an absolutely massive-sounding synth and being incredibly unreliable. But now you can enjoy its classic Moog sound without the headaches or the sky-high vintage price, thanks to Arturia's Memory V emulator.
Do you even like art? | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images There's this alarming trend in the Suno subreddit. People aren't just prompting AI songs; they're sitting around listening almost exclusively to their own slop.
Spotify already brings together listeners’ favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks in one place. Now, we’re trialing a new format that expands the content available on our platform: narrated Articles.
The AI moratorium discussion centers on preventing local regulation through financial preemption, where federal backing creates inevitable infrastructure changes. This shifts community dynamics, leading to resistance against unwelcome industrial transformations rather than mere software debates.
Look at those cute little guys. | Image: Record Club There isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that.
Roger Linn lets his accomplishments do the talking. | Image: Roger Linn Roger Linn is a legend in the world of musical instruments. He's been at the cutting edge of music technology for decades.