Category : Music Business News
Music business news covering record labels, publishing companies, streaming platforms, executive leadership, mergers, acquisitions, revenue trends, and the corporate decisions shaping the global music industry.
Victoria Canal Highlights Misogyny in Music Industry
Victoria Canal exposes widespread misogyny and exploitation in the music industry, revealing her own abusive experience with an older industry figure....
AI Music Content and the Industry’s Walled Garden Debate
Deezer reports 60,000 AI-generated songs uploaded daily while Spotify sees over 100,000 total daily uploads. Major labels clash over AI music policies as streaming platforms...
The Imperative of Ethics in AI-Driven Broadcasting
World Radio Day highlights the need for ethical AI integration in broadcasting. Industry stakeholders must establish frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability in AI-driven radio...
PRS for Music Enhances Digital Services for Members
PRS for Music transforms into a digital-first collecting management organization, streamlining royalty services and member experience. The organization distributed over �1 billion to rights holders...
Upcoming Cultural Events Highlighted in Southern Minnesota
Southern Minnesota hosts diverse cultural events including an Environmental Film Festival, new art exhibit, and live music performances featuring folk, rock, and jazz....
Apple Music’s AI Playlist Generator in iOS 26.4
Apple Music introduces Playlist Playground, an AI-powered playlist generator in iOS 26.4 beta that creates custom 25-song playlists from text prompts....
Nashville Production Week to Unite Local Content Creators
Nashville Production Week brings together content creators at Gear Seven's Arc Studios to foster collaboration in the city's growing production sector....
Artists Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures for Live Concerts
Artists continue implementing COVID-19 safety measures at live concerts including air filtration, masks, and capacity limits to protect fans while enjoying music....
Mike Johnson Leads Music Industry Workshop
Mike Johnson leads Weirdo Workshop, a creative agency providing branding, marketing, and digital strategy services to music industry artists and labels....
Yo Gabba GabbaLand Season 2 Launches on Apple TV+
Season two of 'Yo Gabba GabbaLand!' debuts on Apple TV+ with 10 new episodes featuring musical guests like Santigold and Ziggy Marley. The series expands...
Apple Music Playlist Playground: Mood-Based Playlists
Apple Music introduces Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 beta, allowing users to create 25-track playlists using simple text prompts like 'morning coffee music.'...
TikTok & Apple Music Launch Listening Party
TikTok launches beta Listening Party feature with Apple Music, allowing verified artists to host real-time streaming sessions with fans for full albums....
Sol Centric Launches Career with Debut Single ‘Remember Me’
Sol Centric launches his music career with debut single 'Remember Me,' produced by Grammy-winner Drew Correa. The Florida artist's track explores love and heartbreak themes....
Cleveland Lakefront Music Venue: Opportunities & Challenges
Cleveland proposes a 10,000-seat music venue for its lakefront redevelopment, but local industry experts worry about market saturation affecting existing venues....
Roslyn Pineda Named President of Sony Music Publishing Asia
Roslyn Pineda has been appointed as the new president of Sony Music Publishing Asia, effective immediately. She will oversee operations across the Asia region, focusing...
Victoria Canal: Misogyny and Inequality in Music
Victoria Canal exposes widespread misogyny and inequality in the music industry, citing Youth Music report showing 72% of artists feel unsafe at work....
Shifts in Music Consumption Preferences
Music consumption evolves as vinyl records make a comeback among enthusiasts while digital formats dominate. Listeners balance nostalgia with convenience....
Zack Scott Heads to Nashville for New Opportunities
Casper, Wyoming artist Zack Scott is heading to Nashville for a month-long trip to expand his music career through venue auditions and industry networking....
AI Music Surge Sparks Regulation Debate
Deezer reports 60,000 AI songs uploaded daily while Spotify sees 100,000+ total uploads. Music industry debates regulation as platforms struggle with content management....
M.C. Richardson, Kansas City Radio Host, Dies at 86
M.C. Richardson, founder of United Minority Media Association and Kansas City radio host, dies at 86. He championed minority representation in media....
Roslyn Pineda Named President of Sony Music Publishing Asia
Roslyn Pineda has been appointed president of Sony Music Publishing Asia, becoming the first Filipina to hold this title. She will oversee regional operations and...
Spotify’s Offline Cache Management Raises Storage Concerns
Spotify's offline cache is reportedly using excessive device storage, potentially exceeding users' actual music library sizes and raising concerns about storage management....
Christian Artists Embrace Authenticity After Challenges
Madison Ryann Ward left the mainstream music industry after feeling pressured to compromise her faith, returning with a renewed focus on God-centered artistry....
Kate Nash’s Protest: Musicians’ Financial Touring Crisis
Kate Nash protested outside Spotify and Live Nation offices, highlighting financial struggles musicians face with touring costs and streaming revenue. She lost �26,000 on her...
Artists Implement COVID-19 Precautions for Concert Safety
Artists continue implementing COVID-19 safety measures at concerts, using non-traditional venues and funding mask distribution despite industry resistance....