Universal Music Group and AI-powered music creation platform Udio have announced “industry-first” strategic agreements.
The companies have settled copyright infringement litigation and will collaborate on an “innovative, commercial music creation, ...
The EU’s competition regulator has resumed its investigation into Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music.
The European Commission paused its probe into the deal on September 2, ...
A new paper published by IMPALA predicts that the proposed Downtown acquisition by UMG’s Virgin Music carries “significant risks for both the quantity and diversity of independent releases”.
Entitled Universal/Downtown ...
The proposed acquisition of Downtown by Virgin Music Group has prompted a vocal campaign against the deal by sections of the independent community – with a recent development being a ...
Universal Music Group UK has celebrated British talent on the global stage.
In the US, the major staged an exclusive showcase in Los Angeles with performances from Olivia Dean, FLO, ...
Spotify has revealed plans to collaborate with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin and Believe to develop responsible AI products.
The streaming giant said that these ...
Sir Lucian Grainge has confirmed that UMG is in talks with a dozen different companies on “significant new products and service plans that hold promise for a dramatic expansion of ...
A federal judge in the US has dismissed a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group.
Judge Jeannette A Vargas rejected the lawsuit in a written opinion that ...
Independent music leaders have today published 100 Voices, a campaign opposing Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings.
The campaign site (blockthedeal.com), which highlights objections ...
Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are reportedly getting close to signing artificial intelligence licensing deals.
According to the Financial Times, the landmark deals could be completed within weeks. ...
