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: Rising Executive at Make Wake Artists
Sophia Sansone rises to Managing Partner at Make Wake Artists, managing Luke Combs and The Band Perry. She's honored in MusicRow's Rising Women on the...
Music Industry Drama Songs: Selina Releases in March
Songs For Selina, a music industry drama exploring ambition and power dynamics, premieres in Philippine cinemas March 18 after streaming success....
Spotify Launches AI-Enhanced Interactive Music Platform
Spotify launches AI-driven 'Prompted Playlist' feature for Premium users, allowing conversational playlist creation. The platform partners with major labels to develop artist-first AI products while...
Provincial Funding Aids Burlington Music Labels
Burlington record label receives substantial provincial government funding to boost music production and artist development. The investment aims to foster local talent and strengthen the...
TikTok & Apple Music Launch Streaming Party Features
TikTok partners with Apple Music to launch full-length streaming and listening party features, allowing users to play complete songs within TikTok app....
Presidents Day Music & Media Sales
Presidents Day 2026 brings major discounts on music gear and media. Hot Topic offers 70% off, Amazon discounts Beatles collections, and audio equipment sees significant...
YouTube Music AI Playlist Generator
YouTube Music launches AI-powered playlist generator for Premium users, allowing personalized playlist creation through text/voice. Feature competes with Spotify's AI tools....
Sony Develops Tech to Identify Copyrighted Music in AI
Sony Group develops new technology to identify copyrighted music in AI-generated tracks, enabling compensation claims for unauthorized use of original songs in AI compositions....
Huntsville Music Industry Growth Study
Huntsville launches comprehensive 12-week study to evaluate music industry growth and economic impact since 2018. The study will analyze the city's expanded music ecosystem including...
Megan Moroney & Sylvia Rhone Honored at She Is The Music
Megan Moroney and Epic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone will be honored at She Is The Music's second annual Sharing the Spotlight event on February 18...
Deezer Launches Flow Tuner for Music Control
Deezer launches Flow Tuner, allowing users to customize playlist algorithms with granular genre control. The new feature differentiates Deezer from Spotify and Apple Music with...
Environmental Film Festival, Art Exhibit, Live Music
Southern Minnesota hosts Environmental Film Festival, art exhibit, and live music event promoting sustainability and community engagement through cultural programming....
Spotify Launches AI-Driven Interactive Music Platform
Spotify launches AI-driven interactive music platform featuring 'Prompted Playlist' for Premium users. The service transforms passive listening into interactive experiences while addressing creator monetization challenges....
Sony Develops Tech to Identify Original Music in AI Songs
Sony Group develops new technology to detect original music used in AI-generated songs, helping creators identify copyright infringement and seek compensation....
Mental Health Initiative in UK Music Industry
A comprehensive mental health study launches in the UK music industry, inviting all music professionals to participate in an anonymous survey designed to improve support...
Independent Music Drama Songs for Selina to Release in March
Songs for Selina, an independent music drama featuring a soundtrack by Filipino R&B king Jay R, premieres in Philippine cinemas March 18, 2026....
YouTube Music: Key Improvements for Streaming Competition
YouTube Music needs major improvements in music discovery, audio quality, and user interface to compete with Apple Music and other streaming platforms effectively....
Exploring Alternatives to Spotify: A Comparative Analysis
Music streaming landscape sees surge in Spotify alternatives offering personalized recommendations and niche genre focus. These platforms use advanced algorithms and exclusive content to attract...
Paul Stanley Advocates Passionate Musicianship
KISS frontman Paul Stanley advocates for passionate musicianship over technology at pre-Grammys event. The rock icon urges artists to embrace organic approaches and live instruments...
Mariners Announce Spring Training Broadcast Schedule
The Seattle Mariners announced their Spring Training broadcast schedule with 16 games streaming free on Mariners.TV starting February 20th....
Music-Themed Drama Songs For Selina Premieres
Music drama 'Songs For Selina' premieres in Philippine cinemas March 18, starring Mica Javier and Rachel Coates as aspiring musicians navigating industry challenges....
Music Consumption: Ownership to Streaming
The music industry transformed from digital ownership to streaming over two decades. Apple's iTunes pioneered 99-cent downloads in 2003, while Spotify's 2008 launch introduced subscription...
YouTube Musics Key Features for Improved User Retention
YouTube Music faces user retention challenges despite Google integration. Key improvements needed include better music discovery, audio quality enhancements, and dedicated desktop app to compete...
Sony Group Develops AI Music Identification Technology
Sony Group develops new technology to identify original music within AI-generated songs, helping songwriters trace unauthorized use of their compositions....
The Eagles’ Greatest Hits Impact on Rock
The Eagles' 1976 compilation 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975' became one of the best-selling albums ever, reshaping how record labels approach releases and highlighting tensions between...