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.
Pipeline Secures $200M for Independent Music
Pipeline launches with $200 million to fund independent music companies, aiming to become the largest global funder for indie labels and distributors through flexible financing....
Tiny Vinyl Expands into Europe with Ruben Pla
Tiny Vinyl expands into Europe with industry veteran Ruben Planting leading the charge. The collectible four-inch vinyl company plans European launch by 2026....
NAMM Show 2026 Set to Showcase Innovations in Music Gear
NAMM Show 2026 returns to Anaheim January 20-24, featuring 75,000+ attendees and 3,500+ brands showcasing latest music technology and gear innovations....
NAMM 2026: New Music Gear in Anaheim This January
NAMM 2026 returns to Anaheim January 20-24, featuring over 3,500 music brands and 75,000 attendees showcasing the latest in music technology and gear....
Music Industry Reflects on Iconic 2016 Moments
Music industry reflects on iconic 2016 moments including Beyonc�'s Lemonade, Taylor Swift-Kanye West feud, and groundbreaking releases from Drake, Rihanna, and Chance the Rapper....
Rock Legends Who Chose Retreat Over Fame in Music Industry
Cat Stevens, Syd Barrett, and Peter Green chose to step away from music at their peak. These rock legends left the spotlight for spiritual, health,...
Surge in Online Music Streaming Services for Business Sector
Online music streaming services for businesses are experiencing unprecedented growth as companies invest in enhancing work environments through music....
NAB Urges FCC to Expedite Broadcast Ownership Changes
NAB urges FCC to eliminate radio and TV ownership restrictions, arguing current caps are outdated and hurt local broadcasters' ability to compete with digital providers....
Amazon Music Reveals 2026 Artists to Watch
Amazon Music unveils 49 emerging artists for 2026 Artists to Watch program, featuring talents across global playlists. Program champions new artists early in careers....
NAB Urges FCC to Eliminate Outdated Ownership Rules
NAB formally requests FCC eliminate local radio and TV ownership restrictions in 87-page filing. Organization argues century-old rules hinder broadcasters' competitiveness against digital platforms and...
Udio Secures Major Deals Ahead of 2026 Launch
AI music generator Udio secured major licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group in late 2025, settling copyright lawsuits ahead of its...
Taylor Swift’s Label UMG Partners with NetEase Cloud Music
Universal Music Group strikes licensing deal with China's NetEase Cloud Music, expanding Taylor Swift's reach in Chinese market....
Manager Doc McGhee on Music Industry’s Future
KISS manager Doc McGhee critiques the music industry's failure to adapt to streaming, explaining how corporate interests have depleted revenue streams over 25 years....
Music Labels Enter Film Production for Revenue Growth
Music labels are investing heavily in film production to combat low streaming payouts, with major deals like Saregama's ?325 crore investment and Universal's Excel stake....
Music Executives Share 2026 Industry Growth Plans
Top music executives share their 2026 goals for industry growth, addressing streaming issues, artist development, and fair compensation for creators....
Spotify Confirms Subscription Price Increase for US Users
Spotify announces US subscription price hikes effective February 2026. Individual plans rise to $12.99/month, with all tiers seeing increases....
Indian Artists Gain Attention from Major Streaming Platforms
Major streaming platforms spotlight Indian talent for 2026, with Amazon Music featuring Kushagra and Vengayo while Spotify highlights Canadian-Indian producer Ikky....
Spotify Announces Subscription Price Increase for US Users
Spotify announces subscription price increases for US users starting February 2026. Individual plans rise to $12.99, Family to $21.99, reflecting global pricing trends....
This Day in Country History: January 19
January 19 marked major country music milestones including Charlie Daniels' Grand Ole Opry induction in 2008 and Willie Nelson's psychedelic venue performance....
TVB: OTA TV Remains the Preferred Choice for NFL Fans
TVB responds to reports about Amazon Prime's record NFL streaming numbers, emphasizing that broadcast TV still draws larger audiences for most NFL games....
Bruno Crolot Resigns as Label & Artist Solutions President
Bruno Crolot has resigned as President of Label & Artist Solutions at Believe after just seven months, marking another leadership change at the music company....
Suno AI Music Platform Faces Legal Challenges
Suno, the $2.45 billion AI music platform, faces legal challenges from RIAA over alleged copyright infringement in training its music generation technology....
Sony Music Acquires F.A.M.E. to Expand German Catalog
Sony Music Germany officially acquired Munich-based F.A.M.E. Recordings, expanding its catalog with diverse German artists including Schandmaul and Feuerschwanz....
Streaming Platforms’ New January 2026 Releases
January 2026 brings major streaming premieres including Dhanush's romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein on Netflix and Game of Thrones prequel on JioHotstar....
Music Industry Urged to Prioritize Mental Health Support Now
Music industry expert Lauren Reading-Gloversmith advocates for proactive mental health support rather than crisis intervention. The former publicist turned therapist emphasizes continuous care for artists...