Rostrum just cut out the middleman with direct deals to Spotify and TikTok. The indie label's parent company secured these licensing agreements while launching its own distribution platform called SpaceHeater. This follows a major financing round that raised significant capital for catalog growth. The platform also holds direct relationships with other major music services.
The company appointed an industry veteran as President of the new distribution venture. She previously held senior roles at major distribution firms, building expertise in data strategy. SpaceHeater will now handle distribution for the company's owned and managed record labels. This moves the catalog away from its previous external distributor.
An executive stated...
Cutting Edge just scooped up the royalty streams for a massive film composer catalog. The deal covers over eighty scores from franchises with huge global box office earnings. Music from the Maze Runner films and a recent Planet of the Apes movie is included. The composer's work for popular series like Daredevil and Invincible is also part of the acquisition.
The company's Chief Operating Officer praised the composer's defining musical contributions to major entertainment works. She noted the music elevates storytelling memorably. This transaction expands Cutting Edge's portfolio of media music rights, valued at over a billion dollars. The firm has aggressively pursued similar catalog purchases and formed major studio joint ventures...
BMG is upgrading to some seriously fancy new offices in Berlin. The music company signed a lease for the top floor of a landmark building just blocks from its current spot. The redesigned space features a glass facade and will include sustainable certifications along with a rooftop garden. Construction on the property is slated for completion in the upcoming years.
CEO Thomas Coesfeld called the move a significant milestone reflecting their global operations. The new workspace aims to boost employee creativity and collaboration. The building's owner highlighted the project as part of creating dynamic, well-connected environments for top talent. This relocation follows the company's recent rollout of an updated brand identity.
The move...
Lizzo settled a copyright lawsuit over that unreleased jeans track. The case alleged that her snippet sampled a seventies soul song without permission. The legal action was filed by a trust representing the original songwriter's interests. Both parties notified the court that they reached a settlement agreement, with full dismissal expected soon.
The track gained attention for its lyric referencing a popular actress's ad campaign. Lizzo shared the snippet on social media platforms but never commercially released it. Her representatives expressed surprise at the initial lawsuit, noting the song was not monetized. The plaintiff had sought damages and an injunction against any future use.
This dispute resolves relatively quickly compared...
Los Lobos just sued Sony for millions in missing streaming royalties. The legendary East L.A. band claims they were never paid for streams of their soundtrack songs. One lawsuit targets the track used in the film Desperado, which gained renewed popularity as a UFC fighter's anthem. The band alleges Sony failed to account for hundreds of millions of streams globally.
A second lawsuit involves their international hit cover from the La Bamba biopic. The band states they received no royalties for streams outside the United States and Canada. That song topped charts in numerous countries, but payments never followed. Both legal actions seek a full accounting and estimated compensation reaching several million dollars.
The complaint notes...
HYBE America continues its executive hiring spree with another major legal appointment. The company named Gene Whitney as its new General Counsel, overseeing legal strategy across the Americas. Whitney brings experience from roles at Riot Games, Amazon Music, and Meta. He will guide corporate governance and support the firm's international expansion from Los Angeles.
This move follows other high-profile appointments at the entertainment giant. The company recently installed a new President of Music and an Executive Vice President of Communications. A Chief People Officer also joined the executive team months earlier. Whitney previously led music business affairs at Riot Games, shaping their interactive music strategy.
His hiring...
The live music industry is begging the EU to crack down on predatory ticket resale sites. Over a hundred artists, managers, and agents signed an open letter demanding action. They want new consumer protection laws to address widespread scalping and fraud. Major names from Rammstein to Ed Sheeran's management have endorsed the effort.
The letter targets unauthorized platforms facilitating billions in annual resale revenue. It argues these sites sell inflated, often invalid tickets to tens of thousands of fans. Consumers frequently face rejection at venues after paying for travel and fake tickets. Search engine advertisements reportedly drive traffic to these illegal listings.
Industry groups claim current regulations lack effective...
A class action targeting Ticketmaster's junk fees just got the green light to move forward. A Quebec judge ruled the case can proceed to trial, alleging the company's pricing model violates consumer protection laws. The lawsuit claims service fees are unfairly tied to ticket prices rather than actual service costs. It describes these charges as excessive and abusive.
The lead plaintiff experienced the system during a Bruce Springsteen ticket purchase. After losing initial seats during checkout, he secured different ones at a higher price. He then faced substantial additional fees on the total. The suit argues this practice has impacted thousands of consumers using the platform.
Ticketmaster responded that fees are split with venues to...
Bad Bunny got hit with a massive lawsuit for allegedly using a woman's voice without paying her. The suit claims the superstar used Tainaly Serrano's recorded phrase in two of his tracks. Her voice saying a specific line about twerking appears on songs from his 2018 and 2025 albums. She asserts she never signed any agreement for this use.
The recording was supposedly made back in university. Serrano sent the audio via a messaging app after a producer's request, but received no details on its intended purpose. Her voice has since been featured in millions of streams, concert performances, and merchandise. The involved song has hundreds of millions of plays on major platforms.
Serrano's legal action seeks sixteen million dollars in...
