A running record of the stories independent artists and labels should know about. Newest first, grouped by the day we published them.
LabelWorx has launched Elevate, a $10 million funding programme offering capital, strategy, and promotion to help indie electronic labels overcome royalty delays.
YouTube Music unveils its 2026 Foundry Class with 24 indie artists from 11 countries, plus a new Rising tier and expanded global grant-and-marketing support program.
BMI will acquire Soundmouse from Orfium in a mid-2026 deal, consolidating global cue sheet infrastructure under the for-profit PRO’s control.
George Clinton sues UMG over $1.1M in frozen royalties, challenging legacy contract withholding clauses in a major heritage-rights test case.
The American Dollar sues Suno for copyright infringement, alleging AI training on 236 works caused an 80% collapse in licensing revenue.
The AI music generator's explosive growth and high-profile hire from the independent music sector signal a new phase in the collision between generative AI and music liivelihoods.
SoundCloud’s 2026 Music Intelligence Report reveals early discovery signals, rising genres, and why their listeners consume nearly 2x more new music than the industry average.
Spotify Marquee and Showcase campaigns now use standard pacing by default. Learn how the 10-day and 14-day windows work, what changed, and how to optimize your budget.
YouTube is hosting a free Artists Masterclass on March 18, 2026 covering digital strategy, audience engagement, and monetization. Here’s what artists need to know.
