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.
Christian Artists Embrace Authenticity After Setbacks
Christian artists Madison Ryann Ward and Josiah Queen find greater success by prioritizing faith over commercial appeal after leaving major label pressures....
Yavapai Broadcasting Wins Media Company of the Year
Yavapai Broadcasting wins Media Company of the Year from Vitalant for outstanding blood donation promotion in Arizona. The six-station group was recognized for community engagement...
TikTok and Apple Music Collaborate on New Streaming Features
Apple Music and TikTok are testing new features including full song streaming within TikTok and group listening parties, building on their existing partnership....
M.C. Richardson, Minority Media Pioneer, Dies at 86
M.C. Richardson, founder of United Minority Media Association and Kansas City radio pioneer, has died at 86. He championed diversity in broadcasting....
Spotify Alternatives: Review of Three Competing Platforms
Discover three compelling Spotify alternatives offering unique features like advanced AI curation, high-fidelity audio, and enhanced social music sharing....
Jay Gilbert Exits Music Biz Weekly After 500 Episodes
Jay Gilbert departs as cohost of Music Biz Weekly podcast after 500 episodes. Mike Brandvold continues as sole host of the music industry resource....
Huntsville Commences New Economic Audit of Music Industry
Huntsville launches comprehensive 12-week music industry audit with Sound Diplomacy to measure economic growth since 2018 and guide future investments....
UK Electronic Music Sector Generates �2.47B
UK electronic music sector generates �2.47 billion in 2025, up 3% despite 36% decline in nightclub venues since 2020. Regional growth and exports drive resilience....
TikTok Launches Listening Party with Apple Music
TikTok launches beta Listening Party feature with Apple Music, allowing artists to host synchronized listening sessions with real-time chat for fans....
UK Electronic Music Sector Generates �2.47 Billion
UK's electronic music sector generated �2.47 billion in 2025, a 3% increase despite 36% decline in nightclubs since 2020. The industry shows resilience with strong...
Music Platforms: Jewish Curation Advocacy
Jewish community advocates for curated music platforms like Zing and 24Six as alternatives to mainstream streaming services that may conflict with traditional values....
Apple Music AI Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4
Apple launches AI-driven Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 beta, allowing users to create custom playlists through text descriptions and built-in suggestions....
Sophia Sansone Elevates Industry Standards
Sophia Sansone rises to Managing Partner at Make Wake Artists, managing Luke Combs and Grammy-winning The Band Perry while earning industry recognition....
Season Two of ‘Yo Gabba GabbaLand!’ Launches on Apple TV+
Season two of Yo Gabba GabbaLand! debuts on Apple TV+ with 10 episodes featuring guest musicians Santigold, Ziggy Marley, and Sharon Van Etten....
Presidents Day Sales Boost Rock Music & Streaming
Presidents Day 2026 brings major music merchandise sales with Hot Topic offering up to 70% off rock apparel and collectibles. Streaming services like YouTube TV...
Mike Johnson’s Weirdo Workshop Transforms Music Industry
Mike Johnson launches Weirdo Workshop, an innovative music industry venture focused on artist development and collaboration. The facility offers songwriting, production services, and networking opportunities...
Youth Music Report Highlights Discrimination and Unsafe Conditions
A recent report from Youth Music has raised significant concerns regarding discrimination, unsafe working conditions, and unfair pay experienced by young creatives in the music...
December 10: The Boyband Reinventing the UK Music Landscape
December 10, a new seven-member boyband created by Simon Cowell, debuts through Netflix series 'The Next Act' with EMI backing and 400K Instagram followers....
YouTube Music: Five Key Improvements Needed
YouTube Music faces key challenges in music discovery, audio quality, and user interface that limit its competitiveness against Apple Music and other streaming platforms....
TikTok & Apple Music Partner for Better Streaming
TikTok partners with Apple Music to let subscribers stream full-length songs directly in the app. The new feature enhances music discovery without leaving TikTok....
Vizrt Campus Stadium Production Bundles
Vizrt launches Campus Stadium Production Bundles for high schools and colleges, featuring TriCaster technology to enhance sports broadcast capabilities and train future media professionals....
Christian Artists Shift Focus to Faith-Driven Music
Madison Ryann Ward left her major record label to create faith-centered music, joining artists like Josiah Queen in prioritizing spiritual authenticity over commercial success....
Trends in Music Consumption: Vinyl vs. CD Formats
Vinyl records are experiencing a revival among nostalgic listeners and new audiophiles, while CDs remain popular for digital integration. Music consumption now blends physical and...
Folk Alliance Intl Conference Unites Artists
Folk Alliance International Conference united folk artists and industry professionals in New Orleans from January 21-25, featuring hundreds of performances and panels on Indigenous traditions....
Upcoming Highlights in Arts and Music: Environmental Film
Environmental Film Festival showcases ecological films while new art exhibits and live music events highlight local talent and cultural themes....