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The Orchard Hires Nordic & Baltic VP
The Orchard seeks a leader to expand its music distribution in Nordic and Baltic markets.
Music Ally · 1m

DistroKid removes tracks after UMG lawsuit
DistroKid removes tracks following UMG's copyright claims.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m

DistroKid quietly removes songs after UMG lawsuit
A music distribution platform is taking down artists' work without warning in response to a copyright lawsuit, leaving creators frustrated and confused.
The Verge · 1m

Kakao and Atlantic Music Group Boost K-Pop Global Reach
Kakao Entertainment partners with Atlantic Music Group to expand K-pop's global influence.
Music Ally · 1m

Notes.fm raises $5M to recover lost royalties
A new platform backed by Zach Bryan and Benny Blanco helps artists find millions in unclaimed streaming payments.
Billboard · 1m

Fake songs flood real artists' Spotify pages
Scammers use AI and a distribution loophole to upload fake tracks under established artists' names and pocket the royalties.
Engadget · 2m

Music industry power shift from labels to artists
Streaming and social media have broken the old record label monopoly, letting independent artists thrive.
MoneyWeek · 2m