Music Biz Digest: Triller, AI, and Industry Moves

Music Biz Digest: Triller, AI, and Industry Moves

Legal and Financial Updates A federal court has entered a $3.2 million default judgment against Triller in a lawsuit filed by Merlin, a digital licensing agency representing independent labels. The judgment includes nearly $700,000 in accumulated interest, highlighting ongoing payment disputes in the streaming era. Meanwhile, the Australian government has committed to a new national … Read more

Music Biz Digest: AI, Lawsuits, Fair Trade & More

Music Biz Digest: AI, Lawsuits, Fair Trade & More

Legal & Industry Battles A class action lawsuit has been filed against StubHub, alleging that its CEO has ties to ticket brokers, leading to potential anti-competitive practices. In other legal news, Warner Music has hit back at the American Federation of Musicians’ AI lawsuit, arguing that the claim relies on a contractual right and rate … Read more

CD Baby Revamp, Spotify Verification, Dua Lipa Suit: Music News

CD Baby Revamp, Spotify Verification, Dua Lipa Suit: Music News

Full-Service Indie Artist Offering from CD Baby Downtown’s CD Baby launches a new full-service offering for indie artists, powered by Molly Neuman’s indie credibility. Tips for UMG Marketing Manager Interview Advice on how to impress hiring managers at Universal Music Group for a marketing manager position. Artists Share Life-Changing Songs Friko discusses how Frank Ocean, … Read more