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.
San Jose Earthquakes Pick 810 AM as New Radio Home
San Jose Earthquakes announce Cumulus Media's 810 AM as their new English flagship radio station for 2023 MLS season, with Ted Ramey returning as broadcaster....
Del Ro Appointed Director of A3C Conference & Festival
Del Ro has been appointed Director of A3C Conference & Festival, enhancing the experience for hip hop's 50th anniversary celebration with integrated tracks for film,...
SZA Is Full Steam Ahead on First Arena Tour (PICS)
GRAMMY winner SZA launches her first arena tour supporting her record-breaking SOS album. The tour features hits like Kill Bill and Good Days across North...
RCA Inspiration: Kingdom Book One Wins NAACP Award
Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin's Kingdom Book One wins Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album at 2023 NAACP Image Awards, adding to their recent Grammy success....
This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer
Director Robin N. Hamilton re-releases documentary about Fannie Lou Hamer, the extraordinary civil rights leader who went from cotton picker to powerful activist. The film...
TJ ATOMS RETURNS TO MUSIC WITH NEW SINGLE PUT YOU ON OUT NOW
TJ Atoms releases new single 'Put You On' blending Hip Hop and New Jersey Club Music. The multi-talented artist known for playing Ol' Dirty Bastard...
LVRN Appoints Bryan-Michael Cox as SVP A&R
LVRN appoints Grammy-winning producer Bryan-Michael Cox as Senior VP, A&R, and Executive Producer. Cox will develop talent including Summer Walker and 6LACK....
New England Revolution and 98.5 The Sports Hub Launching New
New England Revolution extends partnership with 98.5 The Sports Hub as flagship radio home, featuring Brad Feldman and Charlie Davies calling all 34 matches plus...
THE ROOTS & LIVE NATION ANNOUNCE 2023 ROOTS PICNIC
The Roots and Live Nation Urban announce 2023 Roots Picnic featuring Diddy, Ms. Lauryn Hill performing complete Miseducation album, and Dave Chappelle....
Jonathan McReynolds: MY TRUTH Album & Tour
GRAMMY winner Jonathan McReynolds releases his fifth album MY TRUTH and announces 11-city tour starting April 13th in Orlando, FL....
USHER ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY DATES
Usher announces 15 new dates for his sold-out Las Vegas residency at Park MGM in June and October 2023. Tickets go on sale February 25....
PHARRELL CELEBRATES BLACK BUSINESSPEOPLE
Pharrell Williams releases powerful new song and video celebrating black entrepreneurs, featuring Issa Rae, Nipsey Hussle, Tyler The Creator and more....
OH NO: KKDA/AM Dallas Makes MAJOR Changes…
KKDA-AM Dallas terminates entire on-air staff except morning show. Service Broadcasting implements major changes with automation filling empty slots....
Melvin Crispell III Releases “Alright”
GRAMMY-nominated gospel artist Melvin Crispell III releases uplifting new single 'Alright' from upcoming album No Failure. The Sunday Best winner delivers hope....
POLO G & FUTURE TEAM UP FOR “NO TIME WASTED”
Chicago rapper Polo G teams up with Future for their first collaboration 'No Time Wasted,' produced by Southside with an official music video now available....
�KASH DOLL & SADA BABY GET “ON THE FLO”
Kash Doll releases new video 'On The Flo' featuring Sada Baby from her latest mixtape Back on Dexter: A GANGSTA GRILLZ MIXTAPE....
Micha�l Brun Releases New Single Clueless Featuring Oxlade
Latin GRAMMY winner Micha�l Brun drops energetic new single 'Clueless' featuring Nigerian star Oxlade, blending Haitian and West African sounds....
Mariah’s New Single: Life’s Uncertainties
R&B artist Mariah releases new single 'Maybe' exploring life's uncertainties and the need for clarity in relationships. The track is now available globally on all...
Victor Oladipo Releases Album Tunde Feat. Nonso Amadi
NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo releases his debut Afrobeats album Tunde, featuring Nigerian artist Nonso Amadi and produced by Grammy-nominated H-Money Samuels....
Price Launches New Album No Sleep in the City
Inland Empire rapper Price releases his new 13-track album 'No Sleep in the City' featuring G Perico, Cozz, and Ray Vaughn on all streaming platforms....
IDK RAMPS UP WITH NEW SINGLE “RADIOACTIVE”
Maryland rapper IDK releases his new single 'Radioactive' to kick off 2023, showcasing versatility with Baltimore dance-inspired beats and technical precision....
When Stars Had to Behave at the Music Awards (video)
Watch Kool and the Gang perform 'Ladies Night' at a 1979-80 music awards show where stars like Michael Jackson and Dionne Warwick sat politely....
NAB Announces Changes to Communications Staff
NAB appoints Alex Siciliano as senior VP of Communications, bringing over a decade of political experience to lead media outreach and advocacy messaging....
KELELA DROPS BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ENOUGH FOR LOVE”
Kelela releases new music video for "Enough for Love" from her sophomore album RAVEN. The R&B artist also performed the track on Jimmy Fallon....
Stuff You Should Know Hits 3 Billion Downloads
iHeartPodcasts' "Stuff You Should Know" becomes first show to hit 3 billion downloads. Hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant's curiosity-driven podcast launched in 2008....