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Meta introduced its licensed music library in 2017 for user-generated content, but explicitly barred its use in monetised posts. Photo: Reuters

Music labels crack the whip as influencers flout copyright rules on social media

4 min read . 11 May 2025

Macario Martínez, 24, had dreamed of being a full-time musician since high school. (Photo: Fred Ramos for WSJ)

He went to bed a street sweeper. He woke up a national celebrity.

4 min read . 28 Apr 2025

A young, emerging class of upwardly mobile Indians is driving this surge. (X)

These small towns are turning into growth engines for live events

3 min read . 24 Apr 2025

In addition to the legal and financial expenses, brands lose reputation and customer trust by not procuring proper music licenses.

Music labels step up action against unlicensed song use by brands, influencers

3 min read . 31 Mar 2025

Popular playlists yank together music from different eras, places and backgrounds in the service of a frictionless “vibe”. Photo: AP

Spotify’s playlists have altered the music industry in unexpected ways

3 min read . 27 Mar 2025

The big dent to video content continues because film and TV makers as well as streaming platforms haven’t cracked the right pricing model.

The ₹22,400 crore leak: How piracy drains India’s film industry

3 min read . 18 Mar 2025

Labels which hold the rights to extensive music catalogues, face the risk of their content being used without proper compensation or acknowledgment.

AI disrupts music industry: copyright suit highlights risks for labels, artists

4 min read . 09 Mar 2025

Indian musicians warn that new pre-release regulations could impose financial burdens and limit diversity. (Image: 10th India-International Dance and Music Festival/ANI Photo)

Will new rules silence India’s music boom?

2 min read . 05 Mar 2025

Coldplay’s Chris Martin performs at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai on 18 January. Photo: PTI

Clothes maketh the fan: India's concert boom is music to apparel startups’ ears

5 min read . 01 Mar 2025

Bryan Adams performing in Abu Dhabi.

Vivek Kaul: Ravichandran Ashwin and the winter of ’24 in the summer of ’69

13 min read . 04 Jan 2025

Bob Dylan performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 13 November.

Vivek Kaul: Bob Dylan and a story I won’t be telling my grandchildren

13 min read . 11 Dec 2024

Many artistes and musicians, especially those working outside the realm of film music, are still struggling with collection of royalty that could aid their future work. (X)

Independent artistes struggle to collect royalty; get help from managers, IPRS

3 min read . 04 Dec 2024

Kanjira exponent and Grammy award winner V. Selvaganesh

Being a part of band Shakti is a learning experience for me: V Selvaganesh

4 min read . 24 Nov 2024

Members of American heavy-metal band Avenged Sevenfold

For American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, life is but a dream

4 min read . 21 Nov 2024

Left to Right: Amarjeet Singha (SkillBox); Jay Mehta and Sujal Parekh (Warner Music India); Anmol Kukreja and Roydon Bangera (SkillBox)

Warner Music India enters live entertainment with investment in SkillBox

3 min read . 11 Nov 2024

Quincy Jones racked up 80 Grammy nominations and 28 wins over his career. A&M Records/Getty Images

Quincy Jones, celebrated music producer to stars, dies at 91

4 min read . 04 Nov 2024

The Weeknd, Travis Scott, George Strait and the Rolling Stones have all done massive shows in recent years. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (REUTERS)

50,000 screaming fans is nothing in the mega concert era

6 min read . 23 Oct 2024

Managing director Jay Mehta said Warner’s three-pronged strategy include bringing Indian music to the global stage, establishing itself as a pop culture hub in India, and achieving top market position in revenue and market share.

Warner Music India eyes position in top 3 by next year

5 min read . 17 Oct 2024

Swift is ending the tour by delivering products that will likely serve as holiday gifts. (Photo: AP).

With Eras Tour book, Taylor Swift offers up a holiday surprise

2 min read . 16 Oct 2024

File image of American singer Taylor Swift performing at the Wembley Stadium in London as part of her Eras Tour, earlier this year. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt / Invision / AP)

Who are the world's richest female musicians? Taylor Swift, Rihanna & more…

1 min read . 09 Oct 2024