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Articles count: 4 Sent via mailing on December 08, 2025

"Exploring AI-Generated Music, Usher's Investment, and Eventbrite Acquisition"

This newsletter is about the current trends in music technology, including the shift towards AI-generated music and the potential impact on musicians' income. It also covers Usher and Big Sean's investment in the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator and the acquisition of Eventbrite by Milan-based tech company Bending Spoons. Additionally, the article discusses IMPF's call for independent music publishers to reject AI licensing agreements that do not fairly compensate songwriters.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-04: ✘ Music industry 3.0 - what we actually want to build AI in MusicTech: 0.75: 2025-12-04: Usher & Big Sean Team Up to Invest $1 Million in Entertainment Production Facility for Detroit Youth

"Latest Music Industry News: New Charts, Copyright Battles, AI Music Discussions"

This newsletter is about recent developments in the music industry, including the launch of new music charts, legal battles surrounding copyright infringement, and discussions around AI-generated music. Key topics include the importance of accurate creator information for royalty allocation, protection of artists' rights in the era of AI, and ongoing disputes over music licensing and usage.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-01: CISAC launches new ‘ISWC IPI Context Search’ to help music publishers solve metadata challenges AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-12-01: International Copyright Conference hosted by the Authors’ Rights Initiative on 10/11/2025 in the Academy of Arts in Berlin.

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Articles count: 3 Sent via mailing on December 01, 2025

"Newsletter: AI Licensing Deals, Fair Compensation, and Johnny Cash Estate Lawsuit"

This newsletter is about concerns raised by the European Composer And Songwriter Alliance regarding the lack of transparency in major AI licensing deals announced by record companies, focusing on the income split between recording rights and song rights, urging for parity between the two. It also discusses the historical context of the music industry, the shift towards streaming, the challenges faced by independent artists, and emphasizes the need to rethink business models for fair compensation. Additionally, the newsletter covers the Johnny Cash estate suing Coca Cola under Tennessee's ELVIS Act for using a sound-a-like singer in an ad, instead of AI technology, alleging unauthorized use of Cash's voice.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-11-28: ECSA calls for transparency over the major’s AI deals - and confirmation songs and recordings will have parity AI in MusicTech: 0.65: 2025-11-27: ✘ The download is the key. Or, how the AI debate gets more boring with each deal

Updates on Music Industry Copyright Issues, Settlements, and Acquisitions across Europe and Apple

This newsletter is about the UK government's efforts to address copyright issues in AI within the creative industries, Warner Music settling its legal battle with Suno, three music industry trends involving EsDeeKid, Bershy, and an AI-generated tribute song, the European Commission's concerns about Universal Music's acquisition of Downtown Music, and Apple facing a class action lawsuit in France over its App Store policies for music streaming services. It also discusses current trends in the music industry based on Billboard chart data, highlighting the impact of streaming platforms and the diversity of genres gaining popularity.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-11-24: Technology Secretary Liz Kendall ready to reset discussion on AI, but cautions creator friendly legal reform can’t be rushed AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-11-26: Suno picks up Songkick as part of AI licensing deal with Warner Music

"Shaping AI in Music: Warner & Universal Address Artist Consent and Challenges"

This newsletter is about the importance of shaping and regulating the use of AI in the music industry, with Warner Music and Universal addressing artist consent for AI-generated content. It also discusses the challenges of AI-generated music on streaming services, including the rise of far-right AI-generated music on platforms like Spotify, and the impact of AI on music creation and consumption in a networked media landscape.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-11-20: Warner Music boss outlines AI strategy of “legislate, litigate and license”, but only commits to artist opt-in on “name, image, likeness and voice” AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-11-20: ✘ Streaming services are not Calm & Fluffy

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on December 08, 2025

"Music Industry News: Copyright Workshop, Unauthorized Use, Grammy Nominations, and New Releases!"

This newsletter is about various events in the music industry, including CISAC participating in a copyright workshop in Armenia, the Trump administration using unauthorized music in promotional videos, the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on the Eurovision Song Contest, The Beatles' Anthology albums making a comeback on the charts, Adidas winning a lawsuit related to its partnership with Kanye West, Leon Thomas receiving a Grammy nomination for album of the year, Janice Combs criticizing a Netflix docuseries about her son, IMPF advocating for fair AI licensing agreements, Sleep Token releasing a coloring book, and Lily Allen's new line of sex toy-shaped flash drives containing songs from her album.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-12-05: National Workshop on Copyright and Collective Management in Yerevan Legal: 0.9: 2025-12-04: Indie Rapper Joey Valence ‘Disgusted’ By Unauthorized Use of His Group’s Song In ICE Promo Video: ‘Actively Working to Have It Taken Down’

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on December 04, 2025

"Legal and Ethical News in Music Industry: AI, Trump Admin, Lawsuits, Live Music Developments"

This newsletter is about recent legal and ethical issues in the music industry, including the focus on Generative AI at the International Authors' Rights Conference, the disputes involving Music AI companies and major record labels, the use of artists' music without permission by the Trump administration, lawsuits between fashion retailer PacSun and Warner Music, and developments in the live music industry such as Olivia Dean's protest against ticket touting and the legal battle between internet company Cox and major record companies.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-12-01: International Copyright Conference hosted by the Authors’ Rights Initiative on 10/11/2025 in the Academy of Arts in Berlin. Legal: 0.9: 2025-12-03: Stream-ripper Yout says Suno and Udio have criticism “precisely right” over ruling in legal battle with major labels

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on December 01, 2025

"Insights on Music Industry Trends, Artist Updates, and Collaboration Highlights"

This newsletter is about various issues in the music industry and entertainment world, including ticket resale prices, content quotas for streaming platforms, concerns over AI licensing deals, retirement announcements from Iggy Azalea, and setting boundaries for tour inclusivity. The newsletter also covers collaborations between artists and brands, historical changes in the music industry, and false claims made about a rap trio's travel authorization.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-11-27: Ticketmaster Caps Resale Prices for Olivia Dean’s Tour Following ‘Disgusting Service’ Blast Legal: 0.9: 2025-11-28: Australia’s Parliament Passes Content Quotas For Streaming Video Platforms

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on November 27, 2025

Latest Updates: Apple, Lil Uzi Vert, UK Copyright, EU Commission, No Music For Genocide, and more!

This newsletter is about recent updates and announcements in the music industry, technology sector, and entertainment world. It covers topics such as Apple facing legal challenges in France, Lil Uzi Vert's independent releases, the UK government addressing copyright concerns around AI, the European Commission's concerns about Universal Music's acquisition, the No Music For Genocide movement, young actresses performing a viral jingle, Olivia Dean criticizing ticket resale practices, Lainey Wilson's success on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, and concerns from literary translation organizations over Amazon's Kindle Translate. Additionally, the animated Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" is eligible for the animated feature category at the 2026 Academy Awards.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-11-25: Another class action is filed over the Apple Tax on music streaming, this time in France Legal: 0.9: 2025-11-25: Lil Uzi Vert Kicks Off Journey as Independent Artist With Super-Charged Singles ‘Relevant’ & ‘Chanel Boy’

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on November 24, 2025

"Music Industry Updates: Warner Music, Live Nation, The Chainsmokers, Collaborations, and Lawsuits"

This newsletter is about various updates in the music industry, including Warner Music's focus on regulating AI use, live Nation's response to an antitrust lawsuit, The Chainsmokers extending their contract with Wynn Nightlife, highlights of Russell Dickerson's latest single, and collaborations like Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry with Yungblud. Additionally, it addresses Megan Thee Stallion's defamation lawsuit, the GVR rules for actors announced by Die BFFS and ZDF, and Olivia Dean's criticism of ticket prices for her tour.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-11-20: Warner Music boss outlines AI strategy of “legislate, litigate and license”, but only commits to artist opt-in on “name, image, likeness and voice” Legal: 0.85: 2025-11-20: Ozzy Osbourne’s Eldest Son Talks Rocker’s Bizarre, Scrapped Duet With Madonna: ‘It Was When Dad Was Pumping in the Early 80s’

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