Taylor Swift: Best-Selling Global Artist 2025
Taylor Swift wins her sixth IFPI Global Recording Artist award for 2025, driven by record-breaking sales of 'The Life of a Showgirl' album....
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Megan Moroney Wins Artist Spotlight Award
Megan Moroney received the Artist Spotlight award at She Is The Music's second annual event, recognizing her platinum success and CMA win. The award celebrates...
Apple Revives Music Connect as Promotional Tool for Labels
Apple has relaunched Music Connect as a promotional platform designed specifically for record labels. The revamped service offers marketing tools and data analytics to help...
Taylor Swift Wins Sixth IFPI Global Artist Award
Taylor Swift wins her sixth IFPI Global Artist of the Year award for 2025, marking four consecutive years at the top. Her success spans streaming,...
Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ Sets Record on Spotify Global Chart
BTS member Jungkook's solo hit 'Seven' breaks Spotify records with 135 consecutive weeks on global charts and 2.79 billion streams, making history as the first...
Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ Achieves Historic Milestone on Spotify
BTS member Jungkook's solo single 'Seven' breaks records with 135 consecutive weeks on Spotify charts and 2.79 billion streams, setting new milestones for Asian artists....
AI-Generated Music Labeling on Streaming Platforms
AI-generated tracks now make up 40% of daily music uploads to streaming platforms, threatening human artists' revenue streams. The music industry urgently needs transparency through...
Radio Free Asia Resumes Broadcasts to China
Radio Free Asia has resumed broadcasts to China after funding cuts led to operational cessation. The U.S.-funded outlet now offers Mandarin, Tibetan, and Uyghur programming...
Elden Ring Nightreign Soundtrack Now Complete with Forsaken
Elden Ring Nightreign's soundtrack is now complete with the Forsaken Hollows DLC music by Shoi Miyazawa available on streaming platforms....
Cleveland’s Lakefront Development Plans Include Music Venue
Cleveland proposes a 10,000-seat music venue as part of its downtown lakefront redevelopment. Local music industry voices concerns about market saturation....
Apparat: New Album ‘A Hum of Maybe’
Grammy-nominated producer Apparat releases 'A Hum of Maybe' on February 20, 2026, blending classical and electronic elements while exploring themes of uncertainty and transformation....
Cutting Edge Group’s Billion-Dollar Film & TV Portfolio
UK-based Cutting Edge Group has built a $1 billion portfolio of film and TV music rights, including hits from John Wick and Stranger Things. The...
Nashville Production Week Unites Local Creators
Nashville Production Week brings together local content creators, commercials, and country music professionals at Arc Studios for networking and collaboration opportunities....
TikTok Adds Full-Song Playback & Listening Parties
TikTok introduces full-song streaming with Apple Music integration and collaborative listening parties. The new features are currently testing in select regions....
The 8�10 Baltimore Venue for Sale or Lease
The legendary 8�10 venue in Baltimore is for sale or lease at $450,000 as owners retire. The iconic Cross Street venue hosted Billy Joel, Nirvana,...
ASCAP Adds Telehealth Services for Music Creators
ASCAP partners with MDLIVE to provide 24/7 telehealth services for music creators, including access to doctors and mental health counselors via video or phone....
TikTok Launches Listening Party with Apple Music
TikTok launches Listening Party beta feature with Apple Music, enabling verified artists to host real-time listening sessions with fans streaming full tracks....
China Boosts Tibetan Language Radio Amid Restrictions
China dramatically expands Tibetan-language radio from 1 to 17 programs while restricting independent media access to Tibet. The move aims to control narratives....
M.C. Richardson, Minority Media Pioneer, Dies at 86
M.C. Richardson, founder of United Minority Media Association and Kansas City radio host, has died at 86. He pioneered minority representation in media....
Cutting Edge Group Reaches $1B in Film & TV Music Rights
Cutting Edge Group reaches $1 billion in film and TV music rights, including soundtracks from 'John Wick' and 'Stranger Things.' The UK firm partnered with...
PRS for Music Becomes Digital-First Collecting Society
PRS for Music transforms into a digital-first collecting society, launching new mobile-friendly platforms to streamline rights and royalty management for music creators....
Local Artist Zack Scott Pursues Nashville Opportunities
Casper, Wyoming artist Zack Scott heads to Nashville in May for auditions and networking. He's working on a new poppier EP to follow his 2023...
Kate Nash’s Protest: Touring and Streaming Challenges
Kate Nash protested outside Spotify and Live Nation offices, highlighting financial struggles musicians face from touring costs and streaming models that favor major hits over...
Legendary Baltimore Venue 8×10 for Sale or Lease
The legendary 8x10 venue in Baltimore is for sale or lease for $450,000. This iconic music venue has hosted Billy Joel, Nirvana, and Red Hot...
China Boosts Tibetan Radio Amid Info Restrictions
China is expanding Tibetan radio broadcasting with new stations and upgraded technology to control information flow and promote state-approved content in Tibet....
