AI Music Generators Face Backlash as Norwegian Artists Confront Unauthorized Use of Their Work AI music generators like Suno and Udio are training on millions of songs, including tracks by Norwegian artists, without permission, sparking outrage among creators. Bjørn Eidsvåg, Hanne Sørvaag, and others call it “theft,” while rights organizations warn of a crisis for … Read more
Norway’s Tono Music Rights Crisis: Why Top Artists Are Exiting—and What It Means for the Future of Creative Royalties Alan Walker and manager Gunnar Greve have announced their withdrawal from Norway’s Tonos, the country’s controversial music rights organization, after allegations of corruption and mismanagement. The move—sparked by a contentious annual meeting and accusations of systemic … Read more
Why Norway’s Top Artists Are Fleeing TONO—and What It Means for Global Music Royalties Norway’s music industry is in turmoil as some of its biggest artists—including Kygo, Stargate, and Sigrid—have abandoned TONO, the country’s rights collection society, for international alternatives. The exodus, driven by dissatisfaction over revenue distribution and governance, raises questions about Norway’s ability … Read more