Music Biz Digest: Nelly Fine, Reservoir Growth & Indie Tips

Legal & Industry Updates

    • Nelly lawsuit backfires: Judge slaps attorney with heavy fine for frivolous filing against rapper.
    • Copyright battle revived: Appeals Court allows Bernie Worrell vs. George Clinton case to proceed, even decades later.
    • AI music gray area: Expert explains why anyone can legally ‘steal’ AI-generated music under current law.
    • Reservoir’s strong year: Spent $120M on acquisitions, revenues up 11% to $175.7M.
    • Gaana’s subscriber growth: CEO reports 15% annual increase, signaling streaming momentum in India.

    Artist & Label Moves

    • Cole Berliner signs with Drag City, indie label known for eclectic roster.
    • Little Big Town’s new album: ‘It’s A Dying Art’ due in August.
    • Feels Like Home Festival: October lineup includes Gary Allan, Scotty McCreery, and more.
    • Sell your record label? Expert advice on where to start.
    • Band trademark priority: High importance before first single release.

    Tools, Education & Career

    • SongCast Sonic Symposium: Rock-focused virtual event in June 2026.
    • QSC CB 10: New battery-powered portable PA speaker for mobile gigs.
    • Music schools critique: Podcast argues recitals are band-aids for deeper education problems.
    • Content effort paradox: Why extra polish might hurt your reach.
    • Bedroom to full-time career: Indie Build episode 4 shares practical steps.
    • Virality vs. sustainability: Artist insights on rising above vanity metrics.
    • 3 deal killers: Spanish-language tip on factors affecting your music deal.
    • Coming soon: Teaser ‘Se Vienen Cositas #30’.

Source: MusicBiz4All.com/music-business-digest