Glossary of Misunderstood Live Music, Touring & Ticketing TermsThe live music business might be the most jargon heavy corner of the music industry. Dynamic pricing, backend deals, ticketing reforms, holdbacks, all-in ticketing are all in the headlines, but not everyone understands them.
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Idlewild on Early Shows, Glastonbury, & Globetrotting : A Handstamp InterviewFrom Handstamp, an interview with Roddy Woomble, lead vocalist of Scottish band, Idlewild, on life in the Inner Hebrides, the band's new record, the Bowery Ballroom, and more.
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The Legal Beat: UMG Settles Copyright Case With A.I. CompanyOn October 26, 2025, Universal Music Group announced it had settled a copyright case with A.I. music company Udio. The copyright infringement lawsuit was filed last year by UMG, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against Udio and another A.I. company, Suno. The plaintiffs contend that A.I. companies are subject to copyright law the same as all other companies.

The plaintiffs alleged that hundreds of songs by top artists were copied. This lawsuit is one of several high-profile ones brought by copyright holders against A.I. companies for using their work.

The lawsuit was filed last year and UMG claimed that Udio committed copyright infringement on a “almost unimaginable scale” by using UMG’s recordings to train it’s A.I. models. The plaintiffs were seeking “an injunction and damages commensurate with the scope of Udio’s massive and ongoing infringement.” 

The UMG lawsuit only concerned sound recordings. However, the settlement covers music publishing as well. When the new platform launches in 2026, UMG artists and songwriters will have the chance to “opt in” and receive financial compensation for the training of A.I. model as well as its outputs.

UMG’s press release indicates: “The new subscription service will transform the user engagement experience, creating a licensed and protected environment to customize, stream, and share music responsibly on the Udio platform.”

UMG’s new platform will, for instance, allow users to create new mashups and remixes to existing licensed music. The two companies will launch the new platform next year. The settlement also includes monetary compensation for UMG, which has not been disclosed. In litigation, it is typical for a monetary settlement to be kept confidential.

Andrew Sanchez, the CEO of Udio, stated: “This moment brings to life everything we’ve been building toward—uniting A.I. and the music industry in a way that truly champions artists. Together, we’re building the technological and business landscape that will fundamentally expand what’s possible in music creation and engagement.”

Sir Lucien Grange, the Chairman of UMG, stated the settlement provisions “demonstrate our commitment to do what’s right by our artists and songwriters, whether that means embracing new technologies, developing new business models, diversifying revenue streams or beyond.”

Not many more details of the settlement are available. This settlement would seem to undermine some A.I. companies’ hopes that they could use licensed music without restriction or compensation.

UMG has also entered into agreements with what it calls “responsible” A.I.companies such as Soundlab and Klay. Warner and Sony Music are still pursuing their lawsuits against Udio and Suno.

GLENN LITWAK is a veteran entertainment attorney based in Santa Monica, CA. He has represented platinum selling recording artists, GRAMMY-winning music producers, hit songwriters, management and production companies, music publishers and independent record labels. Litwak is also a frequent speaker at music industry conferences around the country, such as South by Southwest and the Billboard Music in Film and TV Conference. Litwak has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyer magazine for 2022-2025. Email Litwak at gtllaw59@gmail.com or visit glennlitwak.com.

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Live Nation Moves to Dismiss DOJ Antitrust Case: What Artists, Venues & Fans Should KnowLive Nation has filed a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York asking it to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit brought by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of states.
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Live Nation files motion to end US’s antitrust lawsuitLive Nation says the DoJ’s case against the company is based on 'gerrymandered' evidence that doesn’t meet the criteria for monopoly power
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EVEN powers direct to fan sales, data BEFORE streaming releaseDirect to fan platform EVEN powers direct to fan sales and fan data capture before streaming release. A deceptively simple proposition that rewards fans while providing much needed pre-streaming income, Even is gaining real traction.
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Spotify acquires song sample and remix database WhoSampledWhoSampled says it will continue operating as a standalone app even as its data is integrated into Spotify
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The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Alana Hil Digs the Grateful DeadSoulful, independent artist Alana Hil told us about her Grateful Dead celebration experience...

Alana Hil: My favorite concert experience by far happened at Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead in Chicago — and not just one night, but all three. I did the full run, because in the jam band world, every show is different: no setlist is ever repeated, every moment holds new possibilities. In college, I was pulled into that festival, psychedelic, community-minded realm, and the first time I heard the Dead, I felt something physical in the sound — like I could almost touch it as it poured out of the speaker. Getting to see the surviving members together for a final time was more than nostalgia; it was witnessing a chapter of musical history close in real time.

There’s something spiritual about those shows. The culture surrounding the Grateful Dead goes beyond music — it’s about connection, about collective energy. I joined in fully, letting myself be swept up in the love, the improvisation, the crowd dancing and singing to one another, even those who didn’t know one another. That experience taught me something about freedom: how music can be a kind of home. I ended up living that freedom in real life for years—traveling in vans, living in teepees, other countries, following the music—because those nights revealed to me that belonging doesn’t always look like what people expect.

It’s hard to explain to someone who hasn’t felt it, but those three nights transformed me. The improvisation, the trust between musicians, and the way the audience completely breathed with the band… I shed many tears. That show wasn’t just the best I’ve ever seen — it was the one that reshaped what I thought a concert could be. “Fare thee well, Fare thee well, I love you more than words can tell. Listen to the river sing sweet songs that rock my soul.”

Alana Hil's Diaries of a Common Woman EP is out now.

Photo by Printz Board

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Spotify Rolls Out New Features to Spotlight More Creators Behind the SongSpotify's new "Expanded Credits," "SongDNA," and "About the Song" features aim to highlight behind-the-scenes creators.
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Comebacks and Reunions: Nostalgia Takes the Stage in 2026The Guess Who is finally reuniting for an all-Canadian tour in 2026, but that's not the only big ticket get-together involving some of our more familiar acts...
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Producer and Keyboardist Jason Miles Reimagines Chuck MangioneAccording to news on Tuesday, "Grammy-winning producer, keyboardist, and composer Jason Miles, whose five-decade career includes collaborations with icons such as Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, and George Benson, has long been an influential force in jazz fusion and contemporary music. In his latest project, Miles reimagines Chuck Mangione’s 'Doing Everything With You' as a tribute to his late friend, using the Rhodes V8 Pro virtual instrument plug-in to blend modern production with classic Rhodes tone."

"Rooted in the New York City jazz scene of the 1970s, Jason Miles built a reputation as a forward-thinking keyboardist and producer who embraced the Rhodes as both an expressive instrument and a platform for innovation. He owned and customized multiple Rhodes pianos, including a Suitcase 73 and a Mark I, which he modified by rewiring outputs and experimenting with effects like wah and phase shifters. By routing the instrument through multiple outputs and EQ’ing each section separately, he was able to craft distinctive tones that set him apart from other keyboardists of the era."

"That studio-driven curiosity led to landmark collaborations with artists including Miles Davis and Luther Vandross, where his warm, song-first approach to electronic keyboards helped shape crossover recordings."

Miles explains, “Every great keyboard player had their own sound. They all had a distinct style on the Rhodes, and you could tell who was playing just by listening.” He adds that mastering the instrument requires a unique touch: “You have to let it breathe. It has to sustain or be short and funky. When you approach it like an acoustic piano, it loses what makes it special, because the Rhodes responds best when you play it with feel.”

"Now based in Lisbon, Portugal, Miles continues to explore new musical contexts, carrying the Rhodes language he helped define into contemporary work," a statement reads.

“I was very progressive in my thought pattern about how to get these sounds where they could work with music, yet be interesting sounds that nobody really was hearing before.” For “Doing Everything With You,” he kept the focus on feel and touch, learning the tune by playing it over one hundred times before recording a full pass. He set a click for the first eight bars only, then performed the piece straight through and made minimal fixes afterward, describing it as a “hybrid performance” that preserves the groove while using software for light corrections.

"The sound is centered on the Rhodes V8 Pro plug-in, performed on a MIDI keyboard with subtle delay, gentle panning moves, and a light phase shifter, all created within the plug-in itself. Miles praised the V8 Pro for its authenticity and flexibility, noting that its sampled design captures the unmistakable character of the Rhodes."

“What I like about the V8 Pro is that it’s sampled in a way that feels true to the original,” he says. “It allowed me to create the sound I was looking for

“The V8 Pro brings that classic sound into the present,” Miles adds. “It has the warmth, the vibrato, and the musicality that make the Rhodes sing.”

"The V8 Pro made that balance possible, delivering the classic Rhodes character he knows intimately while giving him modern precision where it counts."

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Baby Shark creator Pinkfong’s shares soar, fall back to earth in stock market debutThe company that made a fortune in preschooler content now aims for an audience of older kids and teens
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NTS Thrives in the Spaces That Streaming Leaves BehindFrom our friends at MIDiA Research, a story about online radio and community building through NTS' Don’t Assume Day.
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Grant Applications Now Open for Family Alliance in Music SupportThe FAM Support Grant is open now through Dec. 1, offering $25,000 to help individuals and small businesses balance caregiving responsibilities while working in music.
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Late To the Party - Albums You Wish You'd Discovered EarlierSometimes an album can sneak up on you and become a part of the soundtrack of your life, even years later. We at AllMusic embrace these late discoveries and proudly (and in some cases abashedly) present some of our personal "late to the party" albums. Don't let them pass you by.