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RSS Mar 30, 2026 12:45pm · Musically

Music-merch survey: ‘Younger fans want more than a t-shirt’

Midia Research has been quizzing 1,000 US music-merch buyers about their habits, with some encouraging findings for artists and their teams – but also some warnings.…

RSS Mar 30, 2026 12:45pm · Musically

UMG hits back at Drake’s appeal in ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit

Drake’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss-track ‘Not Like Us’ was dismissed by a judge in October 2025, but he launched an appeal against the decision in January.…

RSS Mar 30, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Major labels to challenge recent copyright-termination ruling

In January we reported on a significant ruling by a US federal appeals court that seemed to pave the way for songwriters to terminate copyright deals and regain their rights globally, not just in the US.…

RSS Mar 30, 2026 12:14pm · Music Business WorldWide

Publishers acquire stake in rock song at center of landmark termination rights case as they plan to pursue Supreme Court challenge

The publishers said they acquired Robert Resnik's stake as they seek to ask the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit's January ruling. Source

RSS Mar 30, 2026 11:40am · Music Business WorldWide

UMG fires back at Drake appeal over ‘Not Like Us’ case dismissal: 3 takeaways from response brief

UMG says Drake used AI-generated voices of Snoop Dogg and the late Tupac Shakur “to goad Lamar into responding to his diss tracks. Source

RSS Mar 30, 2026 11:30am · Musically

Slop Tracker website aims to track ‘the AI streaming drain’

In the time it took to write this news story, $256 was “drained” from human artists by tracks from just 50 AI-generated artists on Spotify. At least, that’s according to a site called Slop Tracker that’s been set up to highlight the issue.…

RSS Mar 30, 2026 5:00am · Musically

Women headliners at The O2 have increased by 300% since 2016

March is Women’s History Month, as well as 8 March being International Women’s Day. A good time to reflect on the progress being made. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Mar 30, 2026 3:02am · Pitchfork News

Watch Joni Mitchell Perform, Accept Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Junos

She joined Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell’s tribute medley to sing a bit of “Big Yellow Taxi”

RSS Mar 30, 2026 2:18am · Pitchfork News

Bob Dylan Launched a Patreon for Some Reason

It includes letters and essays that appear to have utilized AI

RSS Mar 29, 2026 9:04pm · Pitchfork News

Chuquimamani-Condori Confirms New Los Thuthanaka Music, Shares Unreleased Songs

The duo’s next project, Waq'a, is out April 3

RSS Mar 29, 2026 5:30pm · Pitchfork News

Watch Wolf Alice Perform on Saturday Night Live UK

They played ‘White Horses’ and ‘Leaning Against the Wall’ on the new series’ second episode

RSS Mar 29, 2026 4:19pm · Pitchfork News

James Blake Requests Removal From Kanye West’s Bully Production Credits

Blake said his original version of “This One Here” is “a completely different production in spirit.”

RSS Mar 28, 2026 5:05pm · Pitchfork News

Watch Thomas Bangalter and Fred again..’s Full Alexandra Palace DJ Set

It’s the Daft Punk co-founder second live performance in 17 years

RSS Mar 28, 2026 5:01pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, the Dictators and Manowar Guitarist, Dead at 72

Co-founder of beloved punk and metal groups dies following battle with ALS

RSS Mar 28, 2026 5:00pm · Billboard

‘Saturday Night Live UK’: Where to Watch the British Version of the Sketch Comedy Show Online for Free

SNL UK has Jamie Dornan as host and Wolf Alice as musical guest.

RSS Mar 28, 2026 3:49pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Pussy Riot Stage Protest Against Tech Company for ‘Powering Russian War Crimes’

Masked collective occupy Ubiquiti's Manhattan office in effort to stop the use of their tech to assist Russian military's communications

RSS Mar 28, 2026 3:07pm · Billboard

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Bring ‘Free Spirits’ to Life at NYC Spotify Show & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

Plus, Karol G lives a full-circle moment, singing a duet with Alicia Keys on the same song she covered 16 years ago.

RSS Mar 28, 2026 3:00pm · Billboard

‘Amen’ Again: Shaboozey & Jelly Roll Earn a Rare Multi-Week No. 1 Collab

The song tops Country Airplay for a second week.

RSS Mar 28, 2026 2:18pm · Billboard

Maná Proves Why It’s Rock en Español Royalty During Miami Stop of Vivir Sin Aire Tour

The Mexican group will wrap its extensive Vivir Sin Aire trek that kicked off in 2025 on Nov. 8 at the Moody Center in Austin.

RSS Mar 28, 2026 2:00pm · Billboard

Bad Bunny’s Adidas Collaborations Sell Out in Minutes: Here’s How to Get His Latest Sneaker Drop Online

The singer's new sneaker is a beige and black iteration with nods to his Puerto Rican roots.