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.
SoundExchange Strengthens Artist Royalties with Global CMOs
SoundExchange expands global reach with 17 new CMO partnerships across Africa, Europe, and Caribbean, now covering over 91% of neighboring rights markets worldwide....
NBA Hall of Fame Welcomes Four Nebraska Broadcasting Icons
Four Nebraska broadcasting legends�John Knicely, Kevin Kugler, Steve Lundy, and Ken Siemek�will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame on August 11. These icons...
Music Health Alliance Appoints New VP and Promotes Key Staff
Music Health Alliance appoints Lindsay Hayes as VP of Development and promotes key staff to expand healthcare advocacy services for the music industry....
Music Streaming: Trends & User Preferences
The music streaming industry remains highly competitive in 2026, with Spotify maintaining dominance while YouTube Music shows significant growth....
Texas Rangers 2026 Spring Training Broadcast Deals
Texas Rangers finalize 2026 Spring Training broadcast deals with Rangers Sports Network and Progressive covering 6 TV games, plus 10 radio games on 105.3 The...
MusicPro ’26: Sessions for Independent Artists
MusicPro '26 conference adds new sessions for independent artists, featuring music business panels, marketing workshops, and networking opportunities. The event runs March 27-29, 2026 at...
Vibrant Health & Backline Launch 24/7 Mental Support
Vibrant Emotional Health and Backline launch B-LINE, a 24/7 mental health crisis support line specifically for music industry professionals, artists, and their families....
MUSQ ETF Capitalizes on Super Bowl LX Exposure
MUSQ Global Music Index ETF benefits from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show performance, showcasing Latin music's market potential. The ETF holds Apple Music,...
Innovative Album Rollouts: Business Impact Analysis
Analysis of groundbreaking album releases from Beyonc�, Wu-Tang Clan, Radiohead, and U2 reveals how unconventional marketing disrupted the music industry....
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show Boosts Global Streams
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show sparked massive streaming growth on Apple Music and other platforms, demonstrating how major sporting events boost artist exposure....
YouTube Music Implements Paywall for Lyrics Access
YouTube Music now restricts lyrics access for free users to just 5 complete songs, requiring Premium subscription for unlimited access. This follows industry trends of...
Rocky Mountain Public Media Names New Chief Experience Officer
Rocky Mountain Public Media appoints Amber Payne as Chief Experience Officer. Payne brings experience from Howard University's The Emancipator, BET.com, and Teen Vogue to enhance...
Kenny’s Music Returns Under New Ownership
Kenny's Music returns under Vista Musical Instruments ownership after October 2025 closure. The Scottish guitar retailer will relaunch with digital-first strategy....
Gene Simmons on Business Challenges for Emerging Artists
KISS frontman Gene Simmons discusses major barriers facing new music artists, citing lack of business investment and industry support as key challenges....
Winter Storm Impact on D.C. Live Events & Music
Winter storm causes widespread cancellations at Washington DC music venues, prompting industry discussions on weather resilience. Local cassette culture trend emerges as artists explore analog...
Radio Facts Daily Brief – 2026-02-10
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance drives major streaming growth while YouTube Music restricts lyrics to premium users only....
Royalty Distribution in Electronic Music: Automation Ahead
Over 71% of UK nightclub license fees fail to reach artists due to outdated royalty reporting systems in electronic music. New AI-driven automation promises to...
YouTube Music Adds Lyrics Paywall, Adjusting Free
YouTube Music now restricts lyrics access to Premium subscribers only, ending free tier availability. This $10.99/month paywall strategy contrasts with Spotify's recent decision to restore...
FAM Launches Relief Grant for Nashville Music Industry
Family Alliance in Music launches relief grants for Nashville music professionals affected by Winter Storm Fern, supporting musicians, songwriters, and industry workers....
Music Club’s Open Mic Night Builds Community
The Music Industry Club at University of Texas hosted its first open mic night featuring 22 diverse acts, creating networking opportunities for college artists....
YouTube Music Introduces Premium-Only Lyrics Access
YouTube Music now restricts song lyrics to Premium subscribers only, limiting free users to just 5 lyric views before requiring an $11 monthly upgrade....
Radio Facts Daily Brief – 2026-02-09
Bad Bunny makes history with Grammy win and Super Bowl halftime show performance. YouTube Music implements new lyrics access restrictions for free users....
Bad Bunny’s Revenue Growth Through Strategic Partnerships
Bad Bunny achieves major revenue growth through strategic partnerships and brand collaborations, setting new industry benchmarks with record streaming numbers....
YouTube Music Limits Lyrics for Free Users
YouTube Music now limits free users to five lyrics views per song, pushing users toward paid subscriptions. The policy change reflects industry trends to monetize...
Sunshine Coast Music Awards 2026
The 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards opens nominations, celebrating local artists and industry professionals. The ceremony features 11 categories recognizing the region's growing music scene....