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.
Live Music Society Opens 100K Grant for Small Venues
Live Music Society opens applications for $50K grants supporting small independent music venues across the US, focusing on marginalized communities....
ROKK Launches Direct Music Upload Feature for Artists
ROKK streaming service launches Direct Music Upload feature, allowing musicians to release music directly while maintaining complete ownership and earning higher revenue from streams....
Backline Launches Mental Health Support for Musicians
Backline launches dedicated mental health support line for music industry professionals, serving 80 individuals in first week alone....
Record Sales of Black Artists: Overview of Economic Impact
The 1920s-30s 'Negro trade' in race records established black artists as a profitable market segment, creating the foundation for modern music industry diversity and marketing...
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp: 30 Years
Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp celebrates 30 years of connecting amateur musicians with rock legends. The camp now features 40% female participation and offers specialized...
Clearnote Launches Legal AI for Music Professionals
Clearnote launches new legal AI platform for music professionals, streamlining contracts, licensing, and compliance with automated analysis and risk assessment....
Turkey’s Media Regulator: New Online Licensing Rules
Turkey's RT�K mandates Tele2 Haber secure two broadcasting licenses within 72 hours or face access restrictions. The regulator imposed $5.3 million in fines on 32...
Race Records Market: Profitability & Impact
The race records market of the 1920s-1930s generated significant profits by targeting black audiences with specialized marketing and distribution strategies....
YouTube Music Subscription Revenue Hits $0B Annually
YouTube's subscription revenue reached $20 billion annually, with YouTube Music and Premium driving significant growth to 125 million paid subscribers by March 2025....
Radio Facts Daily Brief � 2026-02-05
Daily music industry updates covering independent music reports, Juno Awards 2026, AI's impact on music, and new streaming platforms for artists....
New Talents from Cane Records
Cane Records announces 10 new artists including Alivia Clark, Dreilu, and Lena Joy as part of their 30-year legacy of supporting emerging talent....
AI’s Impact on the Music Industry: An Analysis
Analysis examines AI's implications in music, including creative work theft concerns and musician responses to technology integration in the industry....
ROKK Streaming Launches Direct Music Upload for Artists
ROKK Streaming launches free Direct Music Upload feature, allowing artists to release music directly without intermediaries while retaining full control....
Soundtrack Expands with Tunify and Ambie Partnerships
Soundtrack, a Swedish B2B music company, expands its business music solutions through new partnerships with Tunify and Ambie, strengthening its hospitality sector offerings....
Bratonomics: Insights into the Music Industry
Charli XCX's Bratonomics explores music industry commercialization through a mockumentary format. The project examines how artists balance creative expression with market demands in today's digital...
Overview of the 2026 Juno Awards
The 2026 Juno Awards will celebrate Canadian music achievements across multiple genres, with awards based on sales, streaming, and industry votes....
Impala Report on European Independent Music
Impala publishes comprehensive report on strengthening Europe's independent music sector and cultural diversity objectives....
Radio Facts Daily Brief � 2026-02-04
Radio Facts Daily Brief covers AI's transformative impact on music streaming, major radio executive appointments, and $200M in new independent music financing....
Power 100 Honorees Reflect on Life Beyond Music Industry
2026 Power 100 honorees reveal their career aspirations beyond music, sharing insights into alternate paths they would pursue outside the industry....
Pre-NAB Show Gathering in South Florida
A gathering took place at Broadcast Depot on January 29, featuring top engineers in over-the-air media. Four companies presented their products during this preview event....
Swerve Sports Chair Christy Tanner Named CEO of NYPR
Christy Tanner has been appointed CEO of New York Public Radio. She brings extensive digital and streaming experience from launching CBS News' streaming network....
Music Millennium Owner Resigns After Long Tenure
Terry Currier has announced his resignation as owner of Music Millennium, the iconic East Portland record store that has shaped the local music scene for...
AI�s Impact on the Music Industry
Artificial intelligence is transforming music production and distribution, raising concerns about artistic authenticity and copyright implications for the industry....
New Edition Way Tour Redefines Live R&B Entertainment
The New Edition Way Tour featuring Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton is redefining live R&B entertainment with sold-out shows and surprise performances. The tour...
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records, Announces Leadership
RCA Records relaunches iconic JIVE Records with former UnitedMasters executives Mike Weiss and David Melhado as co-Presidents. The legendary label returns to honor its legacy....