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Music Biz Digest: Sony Sues Udio Again, Ella Langley’s Historic No.1, Live Nation Under UK Scrutiny

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Music Biz Digest: Sony Sues Udio Again, Ella Langley’s Historic No.1, Live Nation Under UK Scrutiny

Sony Music vs. Udio: Legal Battle Escalates Sony Music has filed a supersized infringement lawsuit against AI startup Udio, doubling down on its fair use arguments and DMCA claims. The amended complaint now asserts over 30,000 recordings—despite a judge previously barring Sony from adding new tracks to the original case. This reflects the music industry’s … Read more

Music Digest: AI Risks, Legal Wins, and Festival Vibes

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Music Digest: AI Risks, Legal Wins, and Festival Vibes

Industry Headlines UMG Q1 2025: Universal Music Group generated $3.39 billion in Q1, up 8.1% year-over-year, driven by BTS, Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, and more. Sony Music Legal Victory: Sony Music won a copyright and performer rights battle against the estates of Jimi Hendrix’s bandmates. Times Music Acquisition: Times Music acquired long-running Punjabi label Catrack … Read more