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.
M.i.a. Defends Tour Removal, Stands by Immigration and Political Statements
M.I.A.’s removal from Kid Cudi’s Rebel Ragers Tour exposes a widening fault line in hip-hop and urban music: the collision between artistic speech rights and...
Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Shaboozey Lead iHeartCountry Festival (pics)
Country Stars Take Over Austin For iHeartCountry Festival Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Carly Pearce, Shaboozey, Lauren Alaina, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson,...
Suno Seeks Music Partnerships Director Amid Major Label Lawsuits and Ai Song Promo
Publishers and rights holders cannot ignore Suno hiring a director of business development and music industry partnerships right now, as this signals the AI music...
K-LOVE Names Gator Harrison Chief Media Officer
K-LOVE has appointed Gator Harrison as Chief Media Officer, placing him on its leadership team with oversight of the K-LOVE and Air1 networks, along with...
Spotify Launches Beta Ai Disclosure Tool in Song Credits Sparking Publisher Transparency Fears
Publishers and songwriters face immediate risks as Spotify’s new beta feature spotlights voluntary AI credits in Song Credits, potentially devaluing human-created lyrics and production if...
Music Radio Podcast Ads Stagnate at 1.3% Growth Despite Podcast Surge in 2025
Publishers and songwriters staring down another year of flat ad revenues in music, radio and podcasts face a stark reality: their digital income streams are...
Live Nation Antitrust Loss Reshapes Live Sector as Warner Eyes Latin and Veterans Launch 26.2
Publishers and songwriters stand to gain leverage in a live music ecosystem cracked open by Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s antitrust defeat, where jury findings of...
Why Sam Cooke’s Death Will Never Be Solved (Guest Editorial)
A guest editorial examines the controversial circumstances surrounding Sam Cooke's 1964 death, arguing the official account is false and presenting evidence suggesting the R&B legend...
Pershing Square’s $10b IPO Could Reshape Music Industry Power Dynamics
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square is raising up to $10 billion through a dual IPO while simultaneously pursuing a $64 billion unsolicited takeover of Universal Music...
Vol for Life Ron Slay Remains �In the Building� as Afternoon Drive Host on Nashville�s 104.5 The Zone With Multi-Year Renewal
Cumulus Media�s 104.5 The Zone, Middle Tennessee�s leading destination for live and local sports talk, announced today that Ron Slay – Vol For Life and...
Zelus: Phoenix Ai Station Hires Human Manager to Evolve Brand Equity for Music Discovery
As publishers and songwriters watch AI voices flood airwaves without a dime in performance royalties for recordings, Zelus Media Group’s hire of a human station...
Ye Postpones Marseille Concert Amid French Government Ban Threat on Comeback Tour
Ye’s indefinite postponement of his Marseille show slams the brakes on a key revenue stream for publishers and rights holders banking on his comeback catalog...
Prosecutors Label Big30 Flight Risk Over Pending Seven-figure Label Deal
Publishers and rights holders must now factor in how pending major label contracts can torpedo artist bond releases, turning lucrative advances into federal arguments for...
Spotify and Majors Win $322m Default Judgment Against Anna�s Archive Shadow Library
Publishers and songwriters face nonstop digital piracy threats that bleed royalties dry, and this $322 million default judgment against Anna�s Archive delivers a blueprint for...
Live Nation-ticketmaster Breakup Suddenly Viable After States Crush Them in Court
Publishers and songwriters locked into Live Nation’s concert ecosystem face a seismic shift if a court forces Ticketmaster’s divestiture, potentially unlocking fairer ticketing that boosts...
Luther Vandross, Phil Collins, Wu?Tang Clan Earn Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Honors
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the Class of 2026, honoring a slate of artists and industry figures whose work reshaped music...
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Headline Ignites Massive Streaming Surge for Publishers and Songwriters
Publishers and songwriters holding stakes in Justin Bieber’s deep catalog are cashing in big right now, as his Coachella headline detonated a streaming explosion that...
Berklee College Of Music Faces Student Backlash Over AI Music Course
Berklee College of Music is currently facing a wave of student opposition regarding its recently introduced course on artificial intelligence in music. The course, which...
Socan Reports Record $587 Million In Collections For 2025
The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) has announced that its collections reached an unprecedented $587 million in 2025. This milestone...
Latin Music Revenue In The US Surpasses $1 Billion
Latin music in the United States has reached a significant milestone, with revenue hitting $1 billion at wholesale value for 2025, according to the Recording...
Streamguys and APM Launch Inform Ad Network for Public Radio
StreamGuys, a prominent provider of streaming media services, and American Public Media (APM), one of the largest producers of public radio programming, have announced the...
Townsquare Media Boosts Local Engagement With Executive Visits
Townsquare Media, a prominent player in the local media landscape, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening its community ties through a series of...
UMG Settles Copyright Dispute With Believe and TuneCore
Universal Music Group (UMG) has reached a settlement in its copyright infringement lawsuit against music distribution companies Believe and TuneCore. The lawsuit, filed in the...
YouTube Launches 24/7 Coachella 2026 TV Station
YouTube has announced the launch of a 24/7 TV station dedicated to covering the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026. This development marks...
WBUR Festival Sets Model For Public Radio Station Events
The WBUR Festival is making its return for a second year, drawing attention as a potential model for similar events hosted by public radio stations....