Derek Cournoyer appointed Strategy Lead, Music Business Affairs at ElevenLabs
The music exec is joining ElevenLabs after a decade at Kobalt Source
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Bandcamp bans AI-generated music: ‘We want musicians to keep making music’
Users will be able to report suspected AI-generated content through Bandcamp’s reporting tools. Source
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
Bandcamp has officially banned all AI-generated music from its platform. Bandcamp is the first major music service to entirely ban AI created music. Bandcamp Bans AI music Here is everything. Continue reading The post Bandcamp Bans AI Music appeared first on Hypebot.
Spotify hikes price for Premium subscribers in the US, other markets
Monthly subscription cost for Premium Individual will rise from $11.99 to $12.99 in the US Source
Spotify raises Premium subscription price in U.S.
Spotify has raised the price of its individual Premium subscription in the U.S. The last U.S. price hike iwas in July 2024. During that increase, the Premium Individual plan rose from $10.99 to $11.99. The post Spotify raises Premium subscription price in U.S. appeared first on Hypebot.
Every US Venue That Was Awarded a Music in Action Grant in 2025
LMS's Music in Action grants were set up to fund venues engaging with their local communities on a deeper level, and to support efforts to transform the role live music plays in society at large. The post Every US Venue That Was Awarded a Music in Action Grant in 2025 appeared first on Hypebot.
Clio Music Awards 2026 Winners Announced
Clio Music has named its 2026 winners. The awards recognize creative excellence in music marketing, brand/artist collaborations, and the use of music in advertising, film and trailers. The post Clio Music Awards 2026 Winners Announced appeared first on Hypebot.
How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free
Most fans know that its not easy being a musician and want to help. But beyond the usual ways including buying tickets and merchandise, how can fans support musicians for free? The post How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free appeared first on Hypebot.
The New Touring Reality: When Merch Becomes a Primary Buffer
Here's how selling merchandise help offset the higher costs of touring and offer artists a flexible, dependable revenue stream in 2026. The post The New Touring Reality: When Merch Becomes a Primary Buffer appeared first on Hypebot.
Los Lobos sue Sony Music & Sony Pictures over ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’ royalties
The L.A.-born rock band alleges an 'egregious' lack of payments for 'Cancion del Mariachi' and a 'massive deficiency' in payments for 'La Bamba' Source
Gene Whitney joins HYBE AMERICA as General Counsel
Whitney joins HYBE America from Riot Games, where he most recently served as Global Head of Music Business Affairs and Label Operations. Source
Art Not Evidence calls for decriminalisation of rap lyrics in UK
Should rap lyrics be considered fair game as evidence in a court of law? The UK-based initiative Art Not Evidence believes it’s unjust. The post is from Music Ally.
Apple Music and Shazam report record growth
"Apple Music had its best year ever in 2025, breaking records across both listenership and new subscribers," Apple said in a statement Monday. Strong Apple Music growth is indicative of its increasing popularity and market influence. The post Apple Music and Shazam report record growth appeared first on Hypebot.
Live Events Industry Calls on EU to Stop Predatory Ticket Resale + Why U.S. is paying attention
Europe’s live events industry is intensifying its push against ticket scalping. They are calling on regulators to take decisive action against what it describes as industrial-scale ticket resale abuse. The post Live Events Industry Calls on EU to Stop Predatory Ticket Resale + Why U.S. is paying attention appeared first on Hypebot.
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI Slop, Streaming Innovations Last Year, & More
Episode 284 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI Slop, Streaming Innovations Last Year, & More appeared first on Hypebot.
Goose’s Viva El Gonzo, and a Brief History of Artist-Curated Music Festivals
Goose has announced the lineup of their annual Viva El Gonzo Festival. Here's a brief history of artist-curated festivals. The post Goose’s Viva El Gonzo, and a Brief History of Artist-Curated Music Festivals appeared first on Hypebot.
Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News
We search the web so you don't have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News appeared first on Hypebot.
Los Lobos sue Sony Music and Sony Pictures over royalties
2026 is already a busy year for music-industry lawyers. ‘La Bamba’ hitmakers Los Lobos are suing Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures over their soundtrack work for films ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’. This is two separate lawsuits, not one. Rolling Stone reported that the first lawsuit claims both arms of Sony breached their contracts and did not […] The post is from Music Ally.
X files lawsuit against 18 music publishers and the NMPA
Music publishers have been suing X for copyright infringement since June 2023, when it was still called Twitter. In June last year it seemed like a settlement was imminent, as the two sides filed a joint motion to pause the case for 90 days in order to “facilitate an orderly and negotiated resolution”. How did that go? Not […] The post is from Music Ally.
Report claims’ majority’ of young people listen to AI music
Morgan Stanley has been conducting its annual survey of Americans’ audio habits, and this year’s is the first to ask them questions about AI music. The answers will certainly make some waves in the music industry. “What we found surprised us, with 50-60% of listeners 18-44 reporting 2.5-3 hours per week of AI music listening,” […] The post is from Music Ally.