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.
KISS FM 98.7 Goes Global with Live Stream
98.7 KISS FM launches worldwide live streaming, bringing New York's best classic soul and today's R&B music to global audiences 24/7....
Job Announcement: KBLA, Los Angeles
KBLA TALK 1580 in Los Angeles is hiring a Director of Sales with 5+ years management experience. Position requires marketing/digital sales background and strategic planning...
Owens Questions Black Celebrities’ Fast Food Deals
Candace Owens questions why Black rappers and singers predominantly promote fast food chains instead of healthier food options like Whole Foods....
Malikah Berry Rogers Discusses Empowering Girls
Malikah Berry Rogers discusses empowering Black girls tonight on Portia, featuring Jemiah Swinney who danced with Rihanna at Super Bowl 2023. The story showcases how...
SoundExchange Joins Human Artistry Campaign as Founding Member
SoundExchange joins 40+ organizations including RIAA and Recording Academy to launch Human Artistry Campaign, establishing principles for AI use in music while protecting creator rights...
Podcast Journey: From Dormant Idea to Syndicated Success
Radio host Kevin shares how his dormant podcast 'Pennies from Kevin' unexpectedly landed syndication in Chicago's #3 market. The inspiring journey from 2015 shows how...
WE tv Celebrates “Grown & Gospel” Premiere in Atlanta
WE tv celebrated the Atlanta premiere of 'Grown & Gospel' at Silverspot Cinema with cast members and creator Carlos King in attendance....
Voyage Talent Acquired by Select Management Group
Voyage Talent Consultancy, founded by music executive Spencer Moya, has been acquired by Select Management Group. The acquisition expands Voyage's services to include artist management...
RADIO HEALTH JOURNAL ENTERS A NEW ERA WITH A NEW VOICE
Elizabeth Westfield becomes the new voice of Radio Health Journal, replacing retiring Reed Pence after 30+ years. The show now features female-led production....
Amazon Music Announces Two New Flagship Shows
Amazon Music launches two new weekly flagship shows: hip-hop focused Rotation Roundtable and Latin music series La Semanal Live, both streaming on Twitch starting March...
NAB Show Turns Radio Programming Up a Notch
The 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas features a new Broadcast District with radio-focused programming, educational sessions, and networking for broadcasters....
Warner Records Launches EDM Label
Warner Records launches Major Recordings, its first flagship electronic dance music label headed by Sam Mobarek. The new label signs rising duo PARISI as their...
Tech N9ne Releases New Single and Video Things I Like Today
Tech N9ne releases smooth new single 'Things I Like' with accompanying music video via Strange Music label, featuring jazzy production and his signature rap style....
NLE CHOPPA RELEASES ENERGETIC ANTHEM “MO UP FRONT”
NLE Choppa releases energetic new anthem 'Mo Up Front' from his upcoming Cottonwood 2 album. The Memphis rapper delivers fast, ferocious bars over ground-shaking percussion...
JELEEL! TEAMS UP WITH ARMANI WHITE ON NEW SINGLE “GNARLY!”
JELEEL! collaborates with Armani White on new single 'GNARLY!' from his upcoming debut album REAL RAW!. The track premiered at Rolling Loud LA....
Women of Power Summit
BLACK ENTERPRISE hosts its annual Women of Power Summit featuring Issa Rae as headline speaker. The three-day conference empowers women of color in corporate America....
KANII SHARES DEBUT SINGLE “I KNOW”
17-year-old viral sensation Kanii releases his major label debut single 'I Know' via Warner Records. The track blends Jersey Club and alt-R&B with futuristic orchestral...
Kelontae Gavin Releases New Single and Video for Live Again
Chart-topper Kelontae Gavin releases new single and music video for 'Live Again,' his lead single from upcoming third album. The Stellar Award winner's uplifting track...
Lola Brooke Releases “So DISRESPECTFUL”
Brooklyn rap star Lola Brooke drops bass-heavy new track 'So DISRESPECTFUL' via Arista Records after selling out Barclays Center on A Boogie's tour....
MUMU FRESH Returns With New Single FIND MY WAY BACK
MUMU FRESH releases 'Find My Way Back,' the first single from her upcoming fourth studio album 'A Healing.' The inspiring track addresses finding your path...
TSQ Reports Record Revenue and Dividend
Townsquare Media reports record revenue and EBITDA for 2022, with digital now exceeding radio revenue. The company announces its first quarterly dividend of $0.1875 per...
Veritone Reports Strong Quarterly Growth
Veritone reports strong quarterly growth as Audacy expands use of Veritone Attribute for enhanced radio advertising analytics and campaign optimization....
SXSW Innovation Award finalist SURF Music launches in US
SURF Music, a B2B platform connecting creators with music buyers, has been named a SXSW Innovation Award finalist. The global marketplace launches in the US...
Kevin Ross Attends Uptown/Lexus Honors
Radio Facts founder Kevin Ross attended the star-studded Uptown Hollywood Honors/Lexus Comedy Awards, celebrating Black comedians alongside Kym Whitley, Cedric The Entertainer, and Deon Cole....
SoundExchange Appoints Aaron Harrison to Board of Directors
SoundExchange appoints Aaron Harrison, Universal Music Group's SVP of Business and Legal Affairs, to its Board of Directors. Harrison brings nearly two decades of music...