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.
Lil Uzi Vert Launches His First Tour in Half a Decade with a
Lil Uzi Vert launched the Pink Tape Tour with a sold-out Minneapolis show, marking their first tour in five years. The 19-date tour continues across...
Smart Devices Raise Privacy Concerns Over Data Tracking
Smart devices can track activities and sell data to third parties without users realizing it. VPNs help protect privacy by encrypting traffic and hiding IP...
Jim Denny, Country Radio Hall of Famer, Retiring
Jim Denny, Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee, retires after 35 years hosting mornings at Indianapolis' WFMS. His final broadcast is December 15, 2023....
Mike Krzyzewski’s Basketball Show Season 19 Debuts
Legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski launches the 19th season of his SiriusXM show Basketball and Beyond with guests Torey Lovullo and Maria Taylor....
Virgin Music Group Announces Its Worldwide Leadership Team
Virgin Music Group announces its worldwide leadership team as part of integrating Virgin Music and Ingrooves Music Group. The reorganization creates a global independent music...
The Circuit Group Forms Joint Venture with Pivot Music and Reb ke
The Circuit Group announces joint venture with Pivot Music and DJ/producer Reb ke, bringing his ERA Music label under their umbrella to expand IP opportunities....
Tax Debt Relief Commercials: BEWARE
Tax debt relief companies advertised on radio stations may be legal but many make false promises or scam desperate taxpayers. Research thoroughly and get everything...
UMG and BandLab Partner on AI Ethics
Universal Music Group and BandLab Technologies announce strategic partnership focused on AI ethics and artist rights protection. The alliance aims to develop pro-creator standards for...
Tixr CEO Robert Davari: Exceptional Entrepreneur
Tixr CEO Robert Davari was recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023 at their Builders and Innovators Summit....
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Launches at Howard University
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival launches at Howard University featuring Netflix's Rustin as opening film, with sessions by Ruth E. Carter and Cathy Hughes....
Hit-Boy Dominates 2023 with Multiple Grammy Nominations
Hit-Boy dominates 2023 with multiple Grammy nominations including Producer of the Year for his acclaimed SURF OR DROWN series and collaborations with Nas....
Spinnin’ Records: 50 Albums for Mental Health
Spinnin' Records partners with Endel AI to create 50 mental health-focused soundscape albums, transforming dance music into functional playlists for focus, relaxation, and sleep....
Millyz Partners with Create Music Group MA
Massachusetts rapper Millyz partners with Create Music Group, releasing new tracks 'Passion' and 'Soul Bleed' featuring DeeBaby. The collaboration maintains his independence while expanding reach....
Jonathan Wier Returns to Country 102.5 WKLB-FM
Jonathan Wier returns to Country 102.5 WKLB-FM in Boston as co-host of morning show with Ayla Brown. The radio personality rejoins the station after leaving...
Mike Dubs Named KOOL 108 Morning Host
iHeartMedia Minneapolis announces Mike Dubs as the new morning host for KOOL 108, bringing his upbeat style to the 80s and 90s station's weekday drive...
North Carolina Announces Plans for Broadcast History Museum
North Carolina announces plans for a Broadcast History Museum to preserve the state's radio and TV legacy dating back to 1902. The nonprofit seeks public...
REVIEW: Jamie Foxxs The Burial Explores Intuition and Faith
Jamie Foxx delivers a powerful performance in The Burial, based on the true story of attorney Willie E. Gary's fight against corporate injustice in 1990s...
Power 99 Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Powerhouse 2023
Power 99's Powerhouse 2023 celebrates the station's 40th anniversary with performances by Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, Lil Durk, and Meek Mill at Wells Fargo...
Rap Snacks Launches Transportation Management Firm
Rap Snacks launches new transportation management firm to support small trucking businesses. The hip-hop snack brand expands beyond CPG into logistics....
Trolls Band Together Soundtrack Released
DreamWorks Animation releases Trolls Band Together soundtrack October 20, 2023, featuring *NSYNC's first song in 20 years plus tracks from Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, and...
Harlem Rising Star Montana’s Farewell Single JACK
Harlem's R&B rising star Journey Montana releases 'Jack,' her empowering twist on Ray Charles' classic 'Hit The Road Jack' about choosing yourself over toxic relationships....
Rich Brian, Warren Hue & Zion T – “World Stop Turning”
88rising releases 'World Stop Turning' featuring Rich Brian, Warren Hue & Zion.T from new collective 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE. The dreamy R&B track explores past...
Live Presentation: Radio Works for Government Agencies
RAB presents 'Radio Works for Local and State Government Agencies' on October 18, featuring expert insights on prospecting government clients and building partnerships through radio...
Terrace Martin Launches O’Connor Label with Gallant
Grammy-winning producer Terrace Martin launches O'Connor Records with Gallant's new single '311!' featuring Robert Glasper and Keyon Harrold....
BandLab Appoints Drew Silverstein as Senior Advisor for AI
BandLab appoints Drew Silverstein as Senior Advisor for AI, Innovation, and Strategy. The former Amper Music CEO brings expertise in human-first AI practices to advance...