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AFM AI licensing lawsuit and industry shift to licensing

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Latest: Universal Music Group pivots from AI lawsuits to licensing empire

In early August 2026, Universal Music Group (UMG) filed a motion to dismiss the AFM claim, reiterating that the Sound Recording Labor Agreement (SRLA) does not encompass AI licensing and seeking dismissal under Rule 12(b

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Global vinyl record market resurgence

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Latest: Vinyl records see global resurgence in sales and home décor

The global music market is seeing a sustained resurgence in analog music consumption. Data from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) indicates that vinyl revenues grew by 13.7% globally in 202

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Global recorded-music market growth and shifts

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Latest: Global recorded music market projected to reach $121.1 billion by 2033

The global recorded-music market is projected to experience significant long-term growth. While Omdia previously estimated revenue would reach $56.8 billion by 2030, new forecasts from MIDiA Research suggest a much large