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Anthropic Sued for Allegedly Using 274 Elvis Presley Songs to Train AI Models

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Anthropic Sued for Allegedly Using 274 Elvis Presley Songs to Train AI Models

November 4, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Marina Dunbar, The Guardian | The owners of Elvis Presley’s music catalogue are suing the artificial... Read More → Anthropic Sued for Allegedly Using 274 Elvis Presley Songs to Train AI Models

Neil Young Sues Trump Committee for $10 Million Over Use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

October 29, 2026| Music-Related Business|

NOT a political statement; copyright violation issue | By Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone | Rock legend Neil... Read More → Neil Young Sues Trump Committee for $10 Million Over Use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

Local Musicians and Supporters on the Ramifications of Artificial Intelligence in the Writing of Songs

October 22, 2026| Music-Related Business|

A contestant from COMBO’s recent Songwriting Contest asked about his scores, the Songwriters Showcase, and... Read More → Local Musicians and Supporters on the Ramifications of Artificial Intelligence in the Writing of Songs

Oskar Blues Denver and the Black Buzzard Permanently Closed

October 22, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Poster of canceled show! By Dave Herrera, Westword | On Saturday, Oct. 2, word came down that the Black... Read More → Oskar Blues Denver and the Black Buzzard Permanently Closed

Musicians Contact.com: Some Big Bands Suing Tribute Bands for Name or Logo Copyright Infringement

October 22, 2026| Music-Related Business|

From Musicians Contact.com: Lately we’ve seen articles stating that the Eagles, ABBA, Earth, Wind,... Read More → Musicians Contact.com: Some Big Bands Suing Tribute Bands for Name or Logo Copyright Infringement

Why Barcodes Are About to go Extinct

October 22, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Katherine Laidlaw, The Hustle | In 1992, on a factory floor in a Toyota auto-parts subsidiary in Japan,... Read More → Why Barcodes Are About to go Extinct

The Bluegrass Lounge Olde Town to Close the End of October

October 7, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Photo: Bluegrass Tree | Jack Hadley: A few days ago, I read the news that the Bluegrass in Arvada was closing... Read More → The Bluegrass Lounge Olde Town to Close the End of October

‘I’m speechless, my God!’ Dismay as admin rolls out ‘worthy’ student rule

October 7, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Photo: Thurman Perry Foundation | By Alexander Willis, Raw Story | The White House administration issued... Read More → ‘I’m speechless, my God!’ Dismay as admin rolls out ‘worthy’ student rule

Dionne Warwick Hit With Lawsuit By Firm That Has Been Negotiating Her Royalty Deals For Decades

October 7, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Photo: Dionne Warwick | By Samantha Dorisca, Afrotech.com |Lawsuit Explained: According to Music Business... Read More → Dionne Warwick Hit With Lawsuit By Firm That Has Been Negotiating Her Royalty Deals For Decades

R&B Star Gives White House An Ultimatum Over Song In Controversial Ad

October 1, 2026| Music-Related Business|

COMBO Editor’s note: This article involves a violation of Copyright laws. | By Lee Morgan, HuffPost |... Read More → R&B Star Gives White House An Ultimatum Over Song In Controversial Ad

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks All-Time Hot 100 Record With 23rd Week at No. 1

September 24, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Gary Trust, Billboard | Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” rewrites the record for the longest run... Read More → Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks All-Time Hot 100 Record With 23rd Week at No. 1

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Mercury Cafe Building Under Contract to Denver Ownership Group Planning Revival

September 24, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Max Scheinblum | The Denver Post, BusinessDen | A Denver creative group is under contract to buy the... Read More → Mercury Cafe Building Under Contract to Denver Ownership Group Planning Revival

Freedom of Speech – or Censorship? The Macklemore/ Sheeran/Kraft Debacle Gets Ridiculous

September 17, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Photo: Macklemore | All remaining opening acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore exit | By Anthony... Read More → Freedom of Speech – or Censorship? The Macklemore/ Sheeran/Kraft Debacle Gets Ridiculous

Creative Law Network Asks – and Answers – “So, should you form an A-Corp?!”

September 17, 2026| Music-Related Business|

This was the result of months of planning and preparing, and guess what? This is only the beginning!... Read More → Creative Law Network Asks – and Answers – “So, should you form an A-Corp?!”

CDs Are Back, and We Think We Know Why

September 10, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone | CDs are booming again. According to an industry report by Luminate, the... Read More → CDs Are Back, and We Think We Know Why

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