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.
WHUR Launches New Quiet Storm Sister Station
WHUR launches new sister station dedicated to the Quiet Storm format 24/7. The station honors late Melvin Lindsey's legacy as WHUR celebrates its 50th anniversary....
Micheal Baisden Leaving Radio
Michael Baisden announces departure from radio at year-end, leaving his 30-station syndicated show to focus on digital platform with 4 million followers....
Music Industry Veteran Sarah Landy Joins Lowly.
Music industry veteran Sarah Landy has been named Vice President of independent label Lowly., bringing her extensive experience from AWAL where she worked with artists...
Man Nearly Dies Playing Russian Roulette (VIDEO)
Man nearly kills himself playing Russian roulette with a loaded gun in shocking viral video. Friend's commentary captures the dangerous stunt gone wrong....
SyncFloor Expands Team with Addition of David Rojas
SyncFloor hires David Rojas to lead business development. The music industry veteran brings 15+ years of experience in sync, brand partnerships, and independent music....
Kevin Liles Joins Gibson Brands as Newest Board Member
Kevin Liles, CEO of 300 Entertainment and former Def Jam president, joins Gibson Brands' Board of Directors, bringing 30+ years of music industry experience to...
Liz Morentin Named Head of Marketing at Ingrooves
Industry veteran Liz Morentin has been appointed Head of Marketing and Communications at Ingrooves Music Group, a leading independent music distribution company....
KCRW Announces New Co-Hosts of Morning Becomes Eclectic
KCRW announces Novena Carmel and Anthony Valadez as new co-hosts of Morning Becomes Eclectic, marking the first time two hosts will lead the flagship music...
MEAN OLE LION MEDIA Launches Lifestyle Podcast Platform with
Mean Ole Lion Media launched six lifestyle podcasts including Umi Says, hosted by Yasiin Bey's mother Sheron Smith-bey, featuring interviews with celebrity mothers....
Most Requested Black Christmas Songs
Radio DJ reveals the most requested Black Christmas songs based on years of experience playing holiday music. Features classics from Jackson 5, Nat King Cole,...
School Board Member’s Stance on Racism Unclear
School board member struggles to answer whether they are pro-racist or anti-racist in viral video. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in addressing racism in educational...
YouTube Originals: 30 Days With Why Don’t We
YouTube Originals launches '30 Days With' documentary series featuring Why Don't We, Ryan Garcia, and Japanese creators. The multi-episode format premieres December 9....
IDK Drops New “2 Cents” Single And Video
IDK releases new single '2 Cents' with music video via Warner Records. The track features blistering 808s and addresses fame's challenges....
Charm La’donna Releases “Westside” Single & Video
Rising Compton rapper Charm La'Donna releases new single and music video for 'Westside' today, adding her empowered voice to West Coast hip-hop canon....
Kash Doll & DJ Infamous – Bad Azz Feat. Mulatto & Benny
Kash Doll and DJ Infamous drop new single 'Bad Azz' featuring Mulatto and Benny The Butcher via Republic Records, showcasing confident bars over throwback beats....
SFERA EBBASTA’s Famoso Album Out Now
Italy's biggest rapper Sfera Ebbasta releases his fourth album FAMOSO, featuring collaborations with J Balvin, Future, and Offset. The 13-track international debut follows his billion-stream...
Lil Xxel & R3hab Collaborate on New Single IDK
TikTok superstar Lil Xxel teams up with renowned DJ R3HAB for new electronic single 'IDK (Imperfect)', showcasing his versatility beyond his viral hit 'LMK'....
AVATAR Announces 4-Part Concert Series
Swedish metal band Avatar announces Avatar Ages, a 4-part livestream concert series in January 2021 featuring fan-voted setlists and their latest album Hunter Gatherer....
SyncFloor Partners with Symphonic’s Bodega Sync
SyncFloor partners with Bodega Sync to launch a new digital marketplace for sync professionals. The collaboration creates a SyncStore for Symphonic's boutique catalog....
LITE FM Launches Holiday Music Season in NY Tomorrow
106.7 LITE FM launches its annual holiday music format Nov 13 at 5pm, featuring artists like Carrie Underwood, John Legend & Dolly Parton plus a...
Saban Films Acquires Constantin Film Rights
Saban Films acquires North American rights to sci-fi epic Tides starring Nora Arnezeder and horror reboot Wrong Turn with Matthew Modine from Constantin Film....
King Von’s Death and his Complicated Legacy
King Von, Chicago drill rapper born Dayvon Bennett, left behind a controversial legacy after his death. His story from O Block to music stardom with...
TSU Uses Technology, Incentives to Curb Coronavirus Spread
Tennessee State University uses mobile app technology and student incentives to maintain one of the lowest COVID-19 case rates among Tennessee colleges with under 75...
SyncFloor Secures Funding for Music Licensing
Seattle-based SyncFloor raises funding from Ascend.vc and Arnold Venture Group to advance its music marketplace for sync discovery and licensing....
TV One Announces Premiere Date for Christmas Dilemma Film
TV One premieres Christmas Dilemma on December 6, 2020, marking Essence Atkins' directorial debut. The holiday comedy stars BJ Britt and Brittany Hall as newlyweds...