Music Biz Digest: Lawsuits, Listings & Lessons (June 2026)

Music Biz Digest: Lawsuits, Listings & Lessons (June 2026)

Legal & Industry News 2 Live Crew Can’t Reclaim Copyrights: An appeals court ruled that 2 Live Crew cannot recapture their recorded music copyrights, reinforcing termination rights limitations in music law. Concord Music Acquires Presets Catalog: Concord Music Publishing ANZ buys a stake in Julian Hamilton’s catalog, signaling continued catalog acquisition trends. Ben Folds on … Read more

I Got Called Out for Low Spotify Monthly listeners…

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I Got Called Out for Low Spotify Monthly listeners…

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If you’re a music lover,these festivals deserve a spot on your bucket list👇#music #summer #festival

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If you're a music lover,these festivals deserve a spot on your bucket list👇#music #summer #festival

Euro summer is calling ☀️🎶

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Interview with GROOVER co-founder, Dorian Perron…

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Interview with GROOVER co-founder, Dorian Perron...

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In this episode, Scott sits down with Groover co-founder Dorian Perron to discuss how artists and record labels can get their music heard in an increasingly crowded music landscape.

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They explore the evolution of playlist pitching, why streaming numbers have become such a powerful metric, the role of blogs and tastemakers today, and how Groover grew from a simple Google Form into one of the most widely used music promotion platforms for independent artists and labels.

Dorian also shares practical advice on selecting the right curators, understanding rejection, positioning your music effectively, running successful Groover campaigns, and why many artists focus on the wrong metrics when promoting their releases.

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