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.
Mike Williams Shares Industry Insights on Coast Live
Multi-instrumentalist Mike Williams appeared on Coast Live to share industry insights and showcase collaborations. He runs monthly concerts at Lake Taylor Care....
Ghost Releases Official Music Video for ‘Umbra’
Ghost releases official music video for 'Umbra,' the fourth single from their chart-topping album 'Skelet�.' The video was directed by Amir Chamdin....
RadioFacts Daily Brief – 2026-02-13
Daily music industry roundup covering Tencent Music's challenges, Primary Wave's $200M acquisition of Britney Spears' catalogue, and streaming ecosystem impacts....
Mo Rocca Receives LABF Insight Award for Contributions to
Mo Rocca receives the 2026 LABF Insight Award from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation for his outstanding contributions to broadcast journalism. The CBS Sunday...
She Is The Music Celebrates Industry Leaders at Sharing the
She Is The Music honored Megan Moroney and Sylvia Rhone at their second annual Sharing the Spotlight event, celebrating women's leadership in music industry....
Streaming’s Impact on Music Creation and Industry
The music industry faces major changes as streaming services dominate, creating pressure for constant content while fragmenting audiences and challenging traditional artist development....
While She Sleeps Halts Touring Amid Industry Pressures
While She Sleeps pauses touring due to industry pressures and burnout. The Sheffield metalcore band cites unsustainable financial demands and constant output expectations....
Primary Wave Acquires Britney Spears’ Catalogue for $200M
Primary Wave acquired Britney Spears' back catalogue for $200 million following her retirement announcement. The deal reflects a growing trend of artists selling their music...
UK Music Market Forecast: Growth Projections and Key Drivers
The UK music market is projected to grow from $7.26 billion in 2024 to $15.17 billion by 2033, driven by digital streaming and live events....
Tiny Vinyl Partners with hello82 for K-Pop Collectibles
Tiny Vinyl partners with K-pop label hello82 to produce limited-edition four-inch collectible records, starting with releases from popular boy band ATEEZ....
Tencent Music Faces Challenges in Competitive Landscape
Tencent Music Entertainment Group reports declining revenue amid intensifying competition in digital music streaming. The company faces increased customer acquisition costs and margin pressures, prompting...
Radio Facts Daily Brief – 2026-02-12
Universal Music partners with ClicknClear for sports licensing while Britney Spears sells her catalog to Primary Wave for $200M. AI integration and streaming challenges dominate...
Jody Farber Named CFO of Peermusic; Gorjance Retires
Peermusic promotes Jody Farber to CFO, replacing retiring Bill Gorjance after his 20-year tenure. Farber brings 25 years of music industry experience....
Memphis’ Role in the National Music Scene Analyzed
Despite no local Grammy winners this year, Memphis' historical music contributions remain significant as the city navigates its evolving role in the national music industry....
Megan Moroney Recognized at She is the Music Event
Megan Moroney was honored at She is the Music's Sharing the Spotlight event in Los Angeles for her commitment to fostering female collaboration in the...
She Is the Music Honors Megan Moroney, Sylvia Rhone at Event
She Is the Music honored Megan Moroney with the Artist Spotlight award and Sylvia Rhone with the Trailblazer Spotlight at their LA event promoting women...
Spotify Stock Rating Cut Over Streaming Challenges
Pivotal Research downgrades Spotify from Buy to Hold amid concerns over AI-driven changes in streaming. The move reflects challenges facing the music streaming leader in...
Felt Musics MD Discusses AI Integration in Music Industry
Felt Music's MD Natalie Dickens discusses the music industry's cautious approach to AI integration, focusing on balancing technological benefits with protecting creativity and intellectual property...
Universal Music & ClicknClear Sign Global Sports Music Deal
Universal Music Group partners with ClicknClear to provide global sports music licensing for athletes in gymnastics, figure skating, and dance routines....
Paramount+ Streaming: Key Business Opportunities
Paramount+ offers competitive pricing but underutilizes its MTV music archives, missing opportunities to attract music fans with limited documentaries and MTV Unplugged content....
Spotify Growth: Wrapped Campaign Amid Fee Issues
Spotify reports major user growth from its Wrapped campaign despite artist criticism over platform fees. The annual personalized music summary drives new subscriptions and revenue...
YouTube Music Limits Lyric Access for Ad-Supported Users
YouTube Music is restricting lyric access for some ad-supported users as part of an experiment to drive Premium subscriptions. The move has sparked user backlash...
AI Music Video Platforms Transform Production in 2026
AI music video platforms in 2026 offer independent artists advanced tools for synchronized visual production. Subscription services range $5-30 monthly....
Meet the Hosts of 105.5 Kiss Chattanooga�s Morning Show
105.5 Kiss Chattanooga launches 'The Dex & Barbie T Morning Show' weekdays 6-10 AM ET. The high-energy show features segments like 'Ghosted' and '$1,000 Minute...
Lenny Kravitz on His Music Journey: SiriusXM
Lenny Kravitz opens up about his music journey on SiriusXM's Close To The Edge, discussing how touring changed his life and his preferences for The...