Artists, releases, live shows and the music industry
Brent Hinds’ estate has sued Mastodon, alleging among other things that the band offered $80,000 to buy his stake and used an illustration of the late guitarist on the new album cover without permission.
Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs have announced a licensing agreement for an AI music platform built around UMG’s catalog, potentially including authorized remixes, mashups and new interpretations.
According to SNEP, France’s recorded-music market grew 3.5% in the first half of 2026, with subscription-streaming revenue up 7.5% year over year; the trade body also outlined chart-eligibility policies for AI-generated tracks.
Tami Hart, a queer and feminist folk-punk artist who emerged in the early 2000s, has announced her first solo album in 24 years.
Long Live Def Leppard, directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, will be the first authorized feature documentary about the British band and is set for theatrical release in 2027 through Bleecker Street and Crosswalk.
Louder Than Life 2026 has announced a partnership with Spotify for the edition featuring My Chemical Romance, Iron Maiden and Tool.
Suno has launched its v6 models backed by agreements with Warner Music and BMG and, following a Believe partnership, is also targeting opt-in experiences built around individual artists.
Rachel Chinouriri has released Make Believe, a new single ahead of her album I Think I Spoke Too Soon, due next month.
Charli xcx has announced six UK and European dates for February 2027 on the Music, Fashion, Film tour, with Audrey Hobert opening.
Noah Kahan’s Orbiter music video has launched as a timed Spotify exclusive as the platform continues expanding into video content.
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