BlerDCon: Studios & Creators Reach Black Pop Culture
BlerDCon 2026 drew 16,000 attendees as studios like Netflix and Amazon used the Black pop culture convention for film screenings and fan engagement....
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BMI Honors Jelly Roll’s No. 1 Hit Songwriters
BMI honored songwriters behind Jelly Roll's three No. 1 hits including 'Liar,' 'Heart of Stone,' and 'Halfway to Hell' at Nashville celebration. Event recognized collaborative...
Allen Media Group Expands HBCU GO with UNCF Partnership
Allen Media Group expands HBCU GO's programming beyond sports through a new UNCF partnership, launching original series focused on HBCU leadership and education....
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 Produced by Jesse Collins
Jesse Collins Entertainment will produce the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards airing March 26 on FOX. Ludacris hosts and receives the Landmark Award....
Indie Game Music Licensing in 2026
The indie video game music market is projected to reach $1.91 billion by 2026, offering accessible sync opportunities for independent artists with budgets of $500-$2,000...
Oklahoma’s Talent Shines at SXSW 2026
Oklahoma showcases diverse talent at SXSW 2026's 40th anniversary festival, featuring film premieres and Native American filmmakers from March 12-18....
Broadcast Electronics Acquired by Boston Firm for Growth
Quincy-based Broadcast Electronics has been acquired by Boston's Alzana Group in an asset purchase deal, transitioning to BE Systems while maintaining operations and brand....
Essential Reads for Music Lovers and Creatives
Five essential books for music lovers and creatives, featuring insights from David Byrne, Rick Rubin, and Jeff Tweedy on creativity, industry changes, and songwriting....
Sonos AI: Transforming Music Creation
Suno AI generates 7 million songs daily, revolutionizing music creation with CEO Mikey Shulman leading the charge despite copyright concerns from the industry....
Oklahoma’s Legislative Progress on Music Initiatives
Oklahoma legislature advances several music industry bills including community infrastructure funding, expanded event incentives, and anti-ticket scalping measures....
Apple Music & TikTok Partner for Better Music
Apple Music partners with TikTok to enable full song playback directly within the social media platform. Users can now tap 'Play Full Song' to hear...
Spotify Reports Surge in Global Artist Earnings for 2022
Spotify's annual report reveals artists from 75 countries earned over $500k in streaming royalties in 2022, up from 66 countries previously....
Spotify Report: Artist Earnings Growth Surge
Spotify's 2025 Loud & Clear report reveals over 13,800 artists earned at least $100,000, with total payouts exceeding $11 billion as the platform addresses criticism....
2026 MPG Awards Nominees Unveiled in UK Music
The Music Producers Guild unveils nominees for the 2026 MPG Awards, celebrating UK music production talent. Winners announced April 16, 2026 at The Troxy London....
Foreign Majors Dominate Nigerian Music Streaming
Empire, Sony, and Universal Music Group dominated 68% of Nigeria's streaming in 2025, with Empire leading at 1.2 billion streams through partnerships with local labels....
The Vinyl Renaissance: A New Generation’s Love for Records
Vinyl sales hit 43.6 million units in 2024, marking 18 years of growth as Gen Z fuels the vinyl renaissance with authentic music experiences....
New York Hosts Inaugural Music Investment Summit
David Schulhof's MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF hosts the inaugural Amplify Music Investment Summit in NYC on May 8, featuring Warner Music Group CEO Robert...
The Rise of AI-Generated Music: Charting a New Era
AI-generated music has emerged as a legitimate force with AI-created songs making their way onto the Billboard Top 100 charts. This technological shift is redefining...
MUSQ: Resilience Through Market Turbulence
MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF demonstrates resilience amid market turbulence, with CEO David Schulhof highlighting music's unique position as a stable investment class that...
PRS Sues Steam Over Unlicensed Music
UK music rights organization PRS has filed a lawsuit against Steam's owner Valve Corporation over alleged unlicensed music use since 2003. The legal action affects...
Cornelia Murr: Musical Journey & Upcoming Performance
Indie artist Cornelia Murr performs at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg before its closure. Her latest album Run To The Center showcases atmospheric folk reminiscent...
Hispanic Radio’s Future: Navigating FCC Changes
The Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 will address major FCC regulatory changes affecting Hispanic broadcasting, including ownership limits and public interest definitions....
Cloud Innovations at Africa’s Radio Convention 2026
The Radio Broadcasters Convention � Africa 2026 in Johannesburg will focus on cloud innovations transforming African radio broadcasting operations and content distribution....
Chilling Incidents in the World of Pop Music
The music industry's darker side includes dangerous fan obsession and violence against artists. Recent incidents like shots fired at Rihanna's home highlight the frightening reality...
Exploring the Soundscape: An Interview with The Institutes
Kirk Savage from The Institutes discusses the band's musical journey and Coventry's thriving live music scene. Their latest album showcases sonic evolution....
