February, 2025

‘Culturally, we’re in a moment that values vulnerability and rawness. My role is to help make those creative connections possible.’
MBW's Inspiring Women series meets Jennifer Fierman, Head of A&R and Publishing at Disruptor Records Source...

Warner Music Group strikes ‘landmark’ deal with Suno; settles copyright lawsuit against AI music generator
The deal also settles previous litigation between the companies; Firms will collaborate 'on next-generation licensed AI music' Source...

TikTok names former Boeing and Ford exec as new Americas policy chief
Ziad Ojakli will assume the role on December 1, replacing Michael Beckerman, who spent more than five years steering TikTok's policy. Source...

StubHub faces class action lawsuits over $758m IPO
At least eight other firms have announced investigations into StubHub's financials after it reported negative free cash flow of $4.6 million. Source...

Amuse has paid $10m in advances to DIY artists via its AI-powered ‘Fast Forward’ platform to date
The DIY music distribution company says it has handed out 50,000 automated royalty advances since launching the service in 2019. Source...

Marc Zelanko appointed Chief of Staff at ASCAP
Zelanko joins ASCAP after more than two decades in senior roles at Paramount Global Source...

UMG UK unveils ‘Pause,’ a studio that turns music video stills into artwork
The Pause studio is launching with Amy Winehouse's 'You Know I'm No Good,' with part of the proceeds going to charity Source...

‘It’s about bringing in fresh energy. And that fresh energy will carry the work through.’
MBW’s regular check-in with the Did Ya Know? podcast sees Adrian Sykes talking to Ammo Talwar, a key figure in the Birmingham music scene and the Chair of UK Music’s diversity taskforce… Source...

Has Suno just become a very different kind of superfan app?
The addition of Songkick may hint at Suno's future at the cross-section of superfan activity Source...

Will Europe’s top court give record companies a powerful new tool to fight online copyright infringement?
The CJEU has been asked to decide if web services companies can be held liable for piracy on websites they service Source...

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