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High-quality audio recording studio setup with a microphone, headphones, and mixer board in dim lighting.

The Session Musicians Just Picked the Right Fight

The American Federation of Musicians is suing Universal and Warner over AI licensing deals. The contract clause they're invoking is older than Spotify — and it might just work.

Sara Lin·Jun 9, 2026·5 min read

Detailed view of a professional audio mixer in a music studio, highlighting control knobs and switches.

The Spotify-UMG AI Deal Isn't a Truce. It's a Toll Booth.

Universal and Spotify just gave fans permission to remix the catalog with AI. The price is that every remix becomes inventory the labels can meter.

Maya Okonkwo·May 22, 2026·4 min read