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  • Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards
  • Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg
  • Sony Music moves to add more than 30,000 copyrighted recordings to its lawsuit against Udio

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards

SMP songwriters were recognized across 27 of ASCAP's top-performing R&B, hip-hop and gospel songs of the past year. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 day ago

Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg

Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Sony Music moves to add more than 30,000 copyrighted recordings to its lawsuit against Udio

Sony Music now alleges that Udio "copied and ingested" 30,442 copyrighted works into its generative AI models. Source

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variety.com /2 weeks ago

Sony Music Indonesia, Sun Eater Group Launch Joint-Venture Label Lunar

Sony Music Indonesia and Sun Eater Group have unveiled Lunar, a joint-venture record label aimed at developing and distributing Indonesian artists with global ambitions. The new im...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /14 hours ago

Done deal: Sony Music Publishing completes acquisition of Recognition Music Group’s catalog

Sony Music Publishing already administered the Recognition catalog before completing the acquisition. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 week ago

Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def sues Sony Music for $18m over alleged unpaid royalties on Kris Kross, Xscape, Mariah Carey an...

The complaint alleges Sony never reported producer or override royalties on Kris Kross's first two albums until 2023. Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 week ago

Exceleration Music and NexTone Acquire Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Catalog—One of Japan’s Most Important Cultural Legacies

Exceleration Music and NexTone have acquired the recording and publishing catalog of Ryuichi Sakamoto, one of Japan’s most celebrated cultural legacies. U.S.-based independent musi...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Sony Music Indonesia and Sun Eater Group launch joint venture label LUNAR

The new label debuts with three Indonesian artists: Kecoud, Alee, and Nandoshi. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Sony Music urges court to reject Udio’s bid to seal the size of its AI training data

Sony Music argued that the number "is necessary to understand the full extent of Udio's copying." Source

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musicconnection.com /1 month ago

Sony Music Entertainment needs a Manager, Fan Engagement

The Manager, Fan Engagement is responsible for supporting the execution of fan engagement strategies across Epic Records’ artist roster by managing day-to-day digital and audience...

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musicconnection.com /1 month ago

Jai’Len Josey Signs With Def Jam Recordings

Date Signed: March 2026 Label: Def Jam RecordingsType of Music: R&B, Soul-PopManagement: Taryn Anchrum - Top Ten Management; Al Branch - The Blueprint Group; Anastasia Wright -...

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digitalmusicnews.com /5 days ago

Latest Music Industry Hires: Suno, ADA, Believe, Pro Athlete Community, Sony Music Publishing, A2IM, More

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of July 10th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusic...

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musicconnection.com /2 weeks ago

Sony Music needs a Soundtracks Production Specialist

In this role, you will: Collect final track mixes, track lists and, full credits from composers, artist managers, and licensors. Set up and execute commerce-focused email campaigns...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /6 days ago

Lit, the band behind pop-punk hit ‘My Own Worst Enemy,’ settles Sony Music streaming royalty lawsuit

The members of Lit sued Sony in a New York court in March over their streaming royalties, seeking $800,000. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 week ago

Judge denies Sony Music bid to add over 30,000 recordings to Udio lawsuit

The ruling from Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein keeps the case at the 333 works that Sony had originally put in suit. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /3 weeks ago

Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia acquires Sound Pollution Songs catalog of around 5,000 works

The acquired catalog includes works performed by acts including Sabaton, Twilight Force, Wormwood, Bonafide, Elaine, Foredoom and Rexoria. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 week ago

After a judge denied Sony’s move to expand its Udio case, Suno asks court to reject UMG and Sony’s bid to add 61K record...

Suno put that decision in front of Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV in Massachusetts, in a filing submitted by Britt Lovejoy, Suno counsel at Latham & Watkins. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Exceleration Music acquires catalog of Japan’s Ryuichi Sakamoto in joint venture with Tokyo-based NexTone

Exceleration will manage and collect income from Sakamoto's rights outside Asia, while NexTone will handle the catalog within Japan. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Julie Swidler, Sony Music’s EVP Business Affairs and General Counsel, to leave company after 18 years

Swidler has held the role of EVP, Business Affairs and General Counsel at Sony Music, since 2008 Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

M&G-Backed Seeker Music Taps UMG’s Virgin to Amplify Its $400M Catalog

Seeker Music Group, backed by M&G, has announced a global distribution partnership with Virgin Music Group, building on years of collaboration to expand its $400 million catalo...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Sony Music Moves to Dramatically Expand Its Udio Lawsuit, Says 30,000+ Allegedly Infringed Recordings Represent ‘Only a...

Far from winding down its lawsuit against Udio, Sony Music is now looking to supersize the copyright infringement action by accusing the AI music platform of training on north of 3...

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news.livedoor.com /1 month ago

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Seeker Music inks global distribution deal with UMG’s Virgin Music Group

Virgin Music Group will serve as Seeker's global distribution partner for its catalog of recordings and new project releases. Source

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law360.com /2 weeks ago

Argentine Singer Says Universal Illegally Distributed His Music

Universal Music Group NV wrongly assumed it still owned the rights to distribute an Argentine singer's music after the termination of a distribution agreement, the singer told a Fl...

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