Spotify to Raise Premium Subscription Prices for Users
Spotify raises its premium subscription price from $11.99 to $12.99 monthly, affecting 281 million U.S. subscribers starting in February....
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Carson Jeffrey: Country Music & Agriculture
Carson Jeffrey, a Texas A&M graduate, blends country music with agricultural passion. The rancher-turned-artist performs 100+ shows yearly while living the ranch life stories he...
Independent Artists Navigate Music Distribution with DistroKid Artists Navigate Music Distribution with DistroKid
Independent artists can successfully distribute music to major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music using DistroKid, which offers unlimited uploads, 100% earnings retention, and...
Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music to Protect Artist Integrity
Bandcamp becomes the first major music platform to ban all AI-generated music, prioritizing human artistry and authentic creativity over automated systems....
Udio Seeks Head of Artist Partnerships
Udio is hiring a Head of Artist Partnerships to strengthen relationships with artists and labels on their AI music platform. The role offers $160K-$350K salary....
Music Streams Hit 5.1 Trillion in Record Year
Global music streams hit 5.1 trillion in 2025, up 9.6% from last year. Rock led genre growth at 6.4% while AI artists made Billboard history....
Led Zeppelin’s Streams Surge 16% After Documentary Release
Led Zeppelin's streams surged 16% in 2025 following the release of 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' documentary. The film became the year's most-watched music documentary....
Premium Plan Price Hike Planned at Spotify
Spotify announces premium subscription price increases starting February, raising standard plans from $11.99 to $12.99 monthly. The hike affects all tiers including student, duo, and...
John Fort�, Fugees Collaborator, Dies at 50
John Fort�, Grammy-nominated rapper and producer known for his work with the Fugees on 'The Score,' died at age 50 at his Massachusetts home on...
John Allers Stepping In as Brand Manager
John Allers appointed as new Brand Manager for Alice 97.3 radio station. Previously managed LIVE 105 San Francisco and KVIL Dallas with impressive track record....
L.A. Reid Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Avoids Jury Trial
Music executive L.A. Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit with former employee Drew Dixon, avoiding jury trial. Settlement reached without admission of liability....
Watch Trevor Noah Host the 68th GRAMMYs Live on CBS
Trevor Noah returns to host the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 1, 2026, marking his sixth time as master of ceremonies. The show airs...
Big Yellow Dog Music Joins Sony in Major Nashville Deal
Sony Music Publishing Nashville acquires Big Yellow Dog Music, the influential independent publisher behind hits like Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass' and Maren Morris'...
Lee Thomas Miller Appointed BMI’s 2026 Songwriter Ambassador
BMI names Nashville hitmaker Lee Thomas Miller as 2026 Songwriter Ambassador. Miller will mentor songwriters through creative and business challenges....
Mike McVay Joins Radio Vendor Alliance as Strategic Advisor
Radio veteran Mike McVay joins Radio Vendor Alliance as Strategic Advisor, bringing 40+ years of broadcasting expertise to help connect radio stations with trusted vendors....
Merlin Unveils Global Board to Advance Indie Music
Merlin announces new global board members from 12 countries to guide independent music licensing. The diverse lineup includes industry leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe, and...
Apple Music Named Best Streaming Service
Stuff Magazine crowned Apple Music the best music streaming service, praising its spatial audio and curated playlists while noting it lacks Spotify's discovery features....
Auto Insurance Ads Surge on Cable as Brands Compete
Auto insurance companies are dramatically increasing their cable TV ad spending, with one brand securing the top spot for most aired ads. The competitive surge...
The Wanderer: Dion DiMucci Broadway Musical
The Wanderer, a Broadway musical about legendary musician Dion DiMucci, holds an industry reading January 23rd in NYC. Joshua Bassett stars as Dion in this...
YouTube Music Enhances User Experience vs Spotify
YouTube Music challenges Spotify with unique features like personal music uploads, seamless audio-video integration, and access to YouTube's vast ecosystem of live performances and rare...
Gene Whitney Named General Counsel at HYBE AMERICA
HYBE AMERICA appoints Gene Whitney as General Counsel, bringing 20+ years of music, tech, and media experience from Riot Games, Amazon Music, and Meta....
X Corp Sues Music Publishers Over Copyright Takedowns
Elon Musk's X Corp sued music publishers claiming collusion over 500,000 copyright takedowns. The NMPA dismissed the claims as meritless distraction from fair creator compensation....
X Files Antitrust Suit Against Music Publishers
X files antitrust lawsuit against National Music Publishers Association over alleged collusion in licensing negotiations. The platform claims publishers weaponized DMCA takedowns to force costly...
Country Radio Icon Doug James Passes Away at 71
Doug James, beloved K-105 country radio host who served the Mahoning Valley for nearly four decades, passed away January 8 at age 71. The longtime...
Apple Reports Record User Growth Across Services in 2025
Apple reports record-breaking growth across all services in 2025, with Apple Music hitting unprecedented subscriber numbers and Apple TV seeing 36% increase in viewing time....
