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.
Sophia Sansone’s Ascent in Nashville’s Music Industry
Sophia Sansone has risen from assistant to Managing Partner at Make Wake Artists, managing Luke Combs during his career growth and taking on Grammy winners...
Vinyl and CD Formats Remain Popular Among Music Enthusiasts
Vinyl records and CDs maintain strong appeal among music fans despite digital streaming dominance. Many listeners blend physical and digital formats for optimal music experience....
Country Music Artist Critiques Political Leadership Online
Country artist Charley Crockett sparked debate with an Instagram post criticizing Trump and praising Bad Bunny's cultural authenticity after his Super Bowl performance....
Yavapai Broadcasting: Media Company of the Year
Yavapai Broadcasting wins Media Company of the Year from Vitalant for outstanding blood donation promotion across Arizona. The six-station group used live remotes and PSAs...
TikTok & Apple Music Launch Full-Length Streaming
TikTok launches new feature allowing users to stream full-length songs via Apple Music subscription directly in the app. The beta feature enhances music discovery and...
M.C. Richardson, Minority Media Pioneer, Dies at 86
M.C. Richardson, founder of the United Minority Media Association and pioneering advocate for minority representation in media, has died at 86. The Kansas City media...
Presidents Day Sales Provide Discounts for Rock Music Fans
Presidents Day 2026 brings major discounts for rock music fans, with Hot Topic offering up to 70% off and Amazon featuring deals on Beatles and...
Provincial Funding Supports Burlington Music Labels
A Burlington record label receives provincial government funding to boost local music development and support emerging artists in the region....
Sol Centric Releases Debut Single ‘Remember Me’
18-year-old Sol Centric from Florida releases debut single 'Remember Me' with Grammy-winning producer Drew Correa. The track explores love and heartbreak themes....
Misogyny in Music: Victoria Canal’s Call for Change
Victoria Canal exposes widespread misogyny and exploitation in the music industry. Youth Music study reveals 72% feel unsafe at work, 90% underpaid....
December 10: New Boyband Redefining UK Music
December 10, a seven-member boyband backed by Simon Cowell, launched through Netflix series with debut single 'Run My Way' gaining 400K Instagram followers....
Provincial Funding Supports Burlington Record Label
A Burlington record label receives substantial provincial funding to expand operations and support local artists, reflecting government investment in music industry growth....
Sophia Sansone Ascends to Leadership at Make Wake Artists
Sophia Sansone rises to Managing Partner at Make Wake Artists, managing Luke Combs and Grammy-winning The Band Perry. She'll be honored in MusicRow's Rising Women...
Morning Coffee: AI, Streaming & Labels
Morning Coffee podcast explores Spotify's new AI remix features for artists and fans, plus streaming data showing songs hit 1 billion plays 14x faster than...
Music Bill 2026: NSW Support for Venues
New South Wales introduces Music Bill 2026 to support grassroots music venues with AU$500,000 in grants, streamlined approvals, and a Sound NSW advisory board....
AI in Music: Challenges and Considerations
AI integration in music raises concerns about creativity and authenticity as technology can now generate complete songs. Industry debates focus on boundaries between AI assistance...
Morning Coffee Podcast: AI, Streaming & Labels
Morning Coffee podcast explores AI in music streaming, revealing songs hit 1 billion Spotify streams 14x faster than a decade ago, plus potential BMG-Concord merger....
Youth Music Report Highlights Discrimination and Safety Concerns
A recent report by Youth Music has raised critical issues regarding the experiences of young creatives in the music industry, particularly focusing on discrimination, unsafe...
December 10: The New Boyband Set to Dominate the Music Scene
December 10, a new seven-member boyband created by Simon Cowell, debuts with 'Run My Way' and aims to revive the UK boyband scene with EMI...
Warner Music’s Strategic Shift 2026
Warner Music Group implements aggressive 2026 strategy focusing on AI licensing and superfan engagement, reporting 10.4% revenue growth to $1.84 billion under CEO Robert Kyncl's...
Christian Artists Choose Faith Over Industry
Madison Ryann Ward left her major label contract to realign with her faith, joining artists like Josiah Queen who prioritize spiritual authenticity over commercial success....
Victoria Canal: Misogyny and Exploitation in Music
Victoria Canal exposes widespread misogyny and exploitation in the music industry. A Youth Music report reveals 72% of young creatives feel unsafe at work....
Youth Music Report Highlights Discrimination and Unsafe Conditions
A recent report from Youth Music has raised significant concerns regarding the experiences of young creatives within the music industry, particularly focusing on issues of...
Huntsville Music Industry Audit: Economic Growth
Huntsville launches a 12-week music industry audit with Sound Diplomacy to evaluate economic growth since 2018. The study will assess new venues like The Orion...
UK Electronic Music Sector Worth �2.47B Despite Venue Closures
UK electronic music sector generates �2.47 billion in 2025, up 3% despite 36% decline in nightclubs since 2020. Growth driven by recorded music and exports....