Spoiler Room, a Copenhagen music collective, faced a legal battle with Boiler Room, a global platform, over trademark infringement. Despite being a non-profit, Spoiler Room was forced to rebrand due to Boiler Rooms threat of lawsuits. Boiler Room, recently acquired by KKR, faced backlash for investments linked to weapons makers and Israeli settlements, leading to artists canceling gigs. The situation raises concerns about big players squeezing small scenes and the impact on underground music.
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