When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Koshiro K/Alamy Stock Photo As the major players in the music industry increasingly warm ...

Speaking to attendees of the 2011 EMP Pop Conference on Saturday, the sentiment was shared by fellow panelists Raphael Saadiq and TV on the Radio's David Sitek. By Jeff Sandstoe An age-old dilemma ...

It doesn't matter if nobody actually wants AI music; the major labels are still going to push it on us. Reuters reports that Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, the three ...

A major label is ideally set up to generate value for artists and investors. But in seeking to do that, they might hinder the artist. “Major labels approaching you and claiming to help you grow? Be ...

A few years ago, a music producer noticed that a track he had worked on 20 years previously had been streamed millions of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared is attorney for music, entertainment, and digital media. The hip-hop rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake may be ...

Founded in 2023 by Andre Benz and Brandon De Oliveira, Broke Records is an independent record label, publisher, and distributor headquartered in New York City. The company was built with a clear ...

Shaboozey reflected on his own struggle to receive healthcare when he was signed to a major label. As artists call out the lopsided support from their record labels, Shaboozey is also speaking out on ...

A lawsuit from users alleges that the streaming giant falsely represents that playlists and recommendations are tailored to listeners when they're actually subject to influence from major labels. By ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Virginie Berger, based in L.A. covers music innovation, AI, and rights In June 2024, AI music generators Suno and Udio found ...

On Spotify, indie music fan Genevieve Capolongo combed the platform for lesser-known musicians outside the mainstream, like Próxima Parada, Julia Cooper, and Brusco. But despite her listening ...