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.
LUCI Releases Third Single Spins Ahead of Debut Album Launch
North Carolina artist LUCI releases her third single 'Spins' from debut album 'They Say They Love You,' dropping February 2. The track features production by...
SymphonyOS Partners with UnitedMasters for Artist Campaigns
SymphonyOS partners with UnitedMasters to provide AI-powered marketing tools for independent artists. SELECT tier artists get discounted access to automated campaigns that boost streams and...
UMG: Anna Jones Resigns from Board
Universal Music Group announced Non-Executive Director Anna Jones will retire from the board on September 30, 2023, to pursue new professional commitments....
WGA Strike Ends After 146 Days
The Writers Guild of America strike ends after 146 days with a tentative agreement including higher wages, AI protections, and improved benefits for writers....
AI Transforms Music Industry Monetization
AI is revolutionizing how artists monetize music through new distribution platforms, marketing tools, and licensing opportunities. Artists like Imogen Heap and Holly Herndon are already...
Jim Costa and Jon Jansen to Launch New Morning Show in 2024
Jim Costa and Jon Jansen will host a new morning show on Detroit's 97.1 The Ticket starting February 2024. The duo replaces Mike Stoney for...
Jeleel! Drops His Latest Track, “GFU!”
Nigerian rapper JELEEL! releases new single 'GFU!' via 10K Projects, blending his signature sound with club music bounce. The track follows his successful debut album...
Asian World Film Festival 2023 Opens & Closes
Asian World Film Festival 2023 runs November 8-17 in Culver City, opening with Korean disaster epic Concrete Utopia and closing with Chinese mythology blockbuster Creation...
1010 WINS Pickleball Tournament 2023
1010 WINS hosts major NYC pickleball tournament on September 30 at Sportime Randall's Island with $1010 cash prizes for top players in all divisions....
Pieter van Rijn Appointed to Board
Downtown Music Holdings appoints Pieter van Rijn, President of Downtown Music, to its Board of Directors. Van Rijn previously led FUGA before its acquisition....
RIAA Honors Sebasti�n Yatra and Gloria Estefan
RIAA honored Gloria Estefan, Sebasti�n Yatra, and Emilio Estefan at their DC ceremony celebrating Latin music's impact on American culture....
SZA releases acoustic Snooze featuring Justin Biebers vocals
SZA releases an acoustic version of her #1 hit 'Snooze' featuring Justin Bieber's vocals. The dreamy duet follows Bieber's cameo in the original music video....
Sleepy Hallow Releases New Album Boy Meets World Today
Sleepy Hallow releases his introspective new album Boy Meets World featuring 18 tracks with collaborations from Lil Tjay, Marshmello, and Doechii....
NFL Podcast Network Unveils Exciting Fall Programming Lineup
The NFL Podcast Network unveils its 2023 fall lineup featuring new shows with Cam Jordan, Kyle Brandt, and Steve Wyche alongside returning favorites....
Sarah Jakes Roberts on TIME’s 100 Next List
Sarah Jakes Roberts has been named to TIME's 2023 100 Next list of emerging leaders shaping the future. The faith leader hosts the fastest-selling women's...
KYW Newsradio: Live Coverage of Current Status
KYW Newsradio hosts live broadcast on September 18 featuring Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington and teachers union president discussing the state of city public schools....
PodcastOne Grants Equity Awards Exceeding $5 Million Total
PodcastOne awarded over $5 million in equity to nearly 100 hosts and employees, including Adam Carolla, T-Pain, and other major podcasters on the NASDAQ-listed platform....
Richmond Grand: New Show on WPZZ-FM 104.7
Richmond Grand Update debuts September 18th on WPZZ-FM Praise Richmond 104.7, hosted by Gary Flowers. The new weekday show focuses on election coverage and local...
Salt-N-Pepa: Very Necessary 30th Anniversary
Salt-N-Pepa celebrates 30 years of their quintuple-platinum album Very Necessary with a deluxe anniversary edition featuring remastered tracks and rare bonus material....
Janelle Mon�e Shines at Kansas City Age of Pleasure Tour
Janelle Mon�e delivered a stellar hometown performance in Kansas City during her Age of Pleasure Tour, featuring hits from her latest album and classics like...
What’s the Number One Halloween Themed Song of All Time?
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' tops the charts as the most-downloaded Halloween song ever with 3.2 million digital sales, beating classics like 'Ghostbusters.'...
RIIZE Debuts with RCA Records, Ushering in New K-Pop Era
RIIZE debuts with "Get A Guitar" through SM Entertainment's partnership with RCA Records. The rookie K-Pop boy group makes history by signing with a major...
Will Hyman Childs Sell Service Broadcasting?
Industry veteran Hyman Childs faces repeated offers to sell Service Broadcasting's KKDA station. The potential sale would end an era of black radio ownership and...
Power 105.1 Announces Powerhouse 2023 Lineup
Power 105.1 announces Powerhouse 2023 lineup featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, Lil Durk, and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie at Prudential Center on October...
Teen Actor’s Journey: Auditions to Regional Fame
A teen actor shares his journey from cold-calling ad agencies at 13 to becoming a regional commercial star for Tops Markets, leading to drama school...