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A Chinese tech giant just entered AI song generation — with a label already attached
Alibaba launched a beta song generator built with a major Chinese label partner. The interesting part is not the model, it is the licensing posture.
Wixen wants $102M from Meta — here's what the filing actually says
A publishing administrator, 681 songs, five legal counts, and a motion to dismiss heard on August 3. Strip out the headline number and the case is really about what happens when a music licence expires and the platform keeps running.
Beggars Group told AI companies no in writing — here's exactly what the notice says
The indie group behind XL, 4AD, Matador and Rough Trade has published a blanket reservation of rights against text and data mining. It is short, broad, and worth reading line by line if you own recordings.
Best Sample Clearance Websites and Services for Producers
A practical guide to sample clearance websites and services producers can use before releasing music with samples.
Tracklib vs Splice in 2026: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Royalty-free sounds or clearable real records? Current catalogs, pricing, the new AI tools, and how the money works on each.
Best Royalty-Free Sample Websites
A practical guide to royalty-free sample websites producers can use for commercial releases, beats, songs, and content.
Best Music Sync Submission Websites for Independent Artists
A real breakdown of where to actually pitch your music for film, TV, ads, games, and creator projects — and why most artists are using the wrong door.
Favorite Daughter Steps Into Footwear With Caleres
Sara and Erin Foster's contemporary label is extending its clean, modern aesthetic into a first women's shoe collection under a new licensing partnership with Caleres.
Coty Signs Lena Gercke's LeGer Label in a Bet on Timeless European Womenswear
The beauty giant's new license with one of Germany's fastest-growing personal fashion labels signals where Coty sees fashion-adjacent brand value heading.