Recent court rulings have definitively clarified that DJs playing music at Indian weddings require a public performance license. This analysis breaks down why the 'marriage ceremony' exemption doesn't apply to commercial DJ performances and what it means for wedding planners, venues, and DJs.

On February 2, 2026, Deezer announced a major policy to combat streaming fraud by demonetizing most fully AI-generated music. This move aims to protect the royalty pool for human artists by targeting content responsible for disproportionate fraudulent activity in 2025.

In a landmark shift reported on February 6, 2026, TikTok is moving to a per-play music royalty system. This change, expected by July 2026, promises to dramatically increase payments for viral hits by tying royalties directly to video views, aligning it more closely with streaming platforms.

As of February 2, 2026, YouTube is enforcing its AI music disclosure rules. For DJs and producers, failing to label synthetic audio can lead to serious penalties. Understand the new requirements to protect your channel from demonetization or content removal.

AlphaTheta released Rekordbox 7.2.10 on February 3, 2026, to address a SoundCloud streaming format change. This update moves from MP3 to AAC, requiring DJs to update their software and re-analyze SoundCloud tracks to prevent misaligned beat grids and cue points during live sets.

Released on February 1, 2026, Akai's MPC OS 3.7 update transforms standalone devices into expressive instruments. This free update introduces powerful XY pad controls for real-time modulation, dynamic sample slice triggering, and major workflow enhancements that supercharge both production and live performance.