Universal Music Expands Streaming in China with NetEase Deal
Universal Music Group expands its partnership with Chinese streaming platform NetEase Cloud Music in a multi-year deal featuring AI protections. The agreement gives UMG artists...
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Joni Mitchell on Music Industry’s Album Impact
Joni Mitchell critiques the music industry's evolution and defends Steely Dan's 'Gaucho' album against unfair rock journalism reviews in 2005 reflection....
TikTok Contributed �1.8B to the EU Music Industry in 2025
TikTok generated �1.8 billion for the EU music industry in 2025, boosting streaming, live performances, and merchandise sales according to a new study....
Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Soundtrack Now on Nintendo Music
Nintendo Music now features the complete 80-track soundtrack from The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, offering over 90 minutes of game music....
Ownership Reform Needed as AM Radio Faces Challenges
Radio broadcasters push for ownership cap removal as industry faces crisis from digital competition. FCC reviewing rules amid debate over consolidation impact....
Top Music Stocks to Keep an Eye On
MarketBeat identifies five top music stocks to watch: NetEase, Tencent Music, Dolby Labs, Warner Music Group, and Madison Square Garden Entertainment. These companies span streaming,...
Jamen Capital launches $100M music financing platform
Matt Spetzler's Jamen Capital launches Pipeline, a $200 million music financing platform designed to help independent music companies unlock IP value and compete with majors....
Independent Sector Partners with Udio on Merlin AI Deal
Udio secures landmark AI licensing deal with Merlin, representing independent artists. The partnership allows AI model training while ensuring artist protections and fair compensation for...
MRC Grants Accreditation to ARF’s DASH TV Universe Study
MRC grants accreditation to ARF's DASH TV Universe Study, establishing new industry standard for measuring consumer TV and digital media behavior across devices and platforms....
NetEase Cloud Music Extends Partnership with UMG in China
Universal Music Group renews multi-year partnership with NetEase Cloud Music, China's leading streaming platform. The deal expands UMG's catalog distribution and promotes both international and...
BeatStars Acquires Lemonaide AI for Generative Music
BeatStars acquires Lemonaide AI to integrate ethical generative music technology with explicit creator consent and compensation. The deal combines BeatStars' $400M creator payout system with...
NFL Viewership: Broadcast TV Dominates Despite Streaming
Despite Amazon Prime Video's record-breaking NFL playoff stream, broadcast TV still dominates football viewership according to Nielsen data. Traditional broadcasts continue attracting larger audiences than...
Drew Barrymore Sued Over Unlicensed Music in Ad
Drew Barrymore faces a copyright lawsuit from German music company INSTNCT for allegedly using the unlicensed track 'You Make Me Happy' in an Instagram Reel...
Udio Secures Major Label Deals, Seeks Artist Partnership Head
AI music platform Udio secures major licensing deals with Universal and Warner Music Group, resolving copyright lawsuits. Company seeks Head of Artist Partnerships to launch...
Doc McGhee Discusses Music Industry’s Struggles with Change
Music industry veteran Doc McGhee discusses how corporate interests and streaming have devastated artist revenue streams over the past 25 years....
Artist Development Companies Launch
Former Warner execs Max Lousada and Julie Greenwald launch 26.2 Music Ltd and 26.2 Services Ltd, exploring partnerships for a new artist development venture....
Pipeline Secures $200M for Independent Music
Pipeline launches with $200 million to fund independent music companies, aiming to become the largest global funder for indie labels and distributors through flexible financing....
Tiny Vinyl Expands into Europe with Ruben Pla
Tiny Vinyl expands into Europe with industry veteran Ruben Planting leading the charge. The collectible four-inch vinyl company plans European launch by 2026....
NAMM Show 2026 Set to Showcase Innovations in Music Gear
NAMM Show 2026 returns to Anaheim January 20-24, featuring 75,000+ attendees and 3,500+ brands showcasing latest music technology and gear innovations....
NAMM 2026: New Music Gear in Anaheim This January
NAMM 2026 returns to Anaheim January 20-24, featuring over 3,500 music brands and 75,000 attendees showcasing the latest in music technology and gear....
Australian Ruling Strengthens Record Industry for LRFA
Australia's new legislation increases broadcaster royalty rates significantly while the American Music Fairness Act continues to stall in Congress due to bipartisan opposition to additional...
Music Industry Reflects on Iconic 2016 Moments
Music industry reflects on iconic 2016 moments including Beyonc�'s Lemonade, Taylor Swift-Kanye West feud, and groundbreaking releases from Drake, Rihanna, and Chance the Rapper....
Drew Barrymore Sued for Unlicensed Music in Instagram Promo
Drew Barrymore faces lawsuit for using unlicensed music in Instagram post promoting FLOWER Beauty cosmetics brand. German company INSTNCT claims copyright infringement....
Broadcasters and Advocates Present Final Arguments on Radio
Broadcasters and advocates present final arguments to the FCC on radio ownership deregulation. Industry groups push to eliminate ownership limits to compete with digital platforms....
Classic Rock Icons Who Stepped Away at Their Career Peaks
Several classic rock legends chose to step away from music at their career peaks. Cat Stevens, Syd Barrett, and Peter Green all left the spotlight...
