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.
Shankar Mahadevan on AR Rahman’s Music Industry Impact
Shankar Mahadevan responds to AR Rahman's concerns about non-musicians controlling Bollywood music decisions, discussing the growing influence of business-minded individuals over creative integrity in the...
January 19 Celebrates Key Moments in Country Music History
January 19 marks pivotal country music moments including Charlie Daniels' 2008 Grand Ole Opry induction and Willie Nelson's genre-crossing performances....
Amazon Music Highlights 49 Global Artists for 2026
Amazon Music unveils its 2026 Artists to Watch list featuring 49 emerging talents across genres. The campaign includes exclusive originals and playlist support....
SB19 Achieves Over 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
SB19 becomes the most-streamed Philippine boy band in Spotify history, surpassing 1 billion streams. The P-pop sensation announces homecoming concert....
Purcell School Introduces New Industry Pathway
The Purcell School becomes the first UK specialist music school to offer RSL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Music Industries starting September 2026. The program...
Vinyl Collectors Embrace Ownership Amid Streaming Dominance
Vinyl collectors are choosing physical records over streaming to ensure music ownership and support artists directly. Sales reached 43.6 million in 2024, marking 18 consecutive...
Shaan Responds to AR Rahman’s Comments on Industry Bias
Singer Shaan responds to AR Rahman's comments about industry bias, stating he doesn't believe the music industry works along communal lines and urges focus on...
Music Labels Invest in Film to Diversify Revenue Streams
Music labels are acquiring stakes in film production companies to combat weak streaming monetization. Recent investments like Saregama's ?325 crore stake signal a shift toward...
Shaan responds to AR Rahman on music industry unity
Singer Shaan responds to AR Rahman's comments about communal bias in the music industry, dismissing such notions and emphasizing that music operates on creativity and...
Karan Aujla: Rising Punjabi Star with $10 Million Net Worth
Karan Aujla, the rising Punjabi singer-songwriter and rapper, has achieved a remarkable $10 million net worth through hit albums and viral tracks....
Feishin: Spotify-Like Experience for Media Servers
Feishin is a free open-source music client that provides a Spotify-like interface for personal media servers including Jellyfin and Navidrome....
AI’s Rise in Vietnam’s Music Scene
Vietnam's music scene sees explosive growth in AI-generated songs like 'Say mot doi vi em', with AI music channels gaining millions of views and raising...
Dance Class Returns: Empowering FLINTA DJs for 2026
fbi radio's Dance Class returns in 2026, offering mentorship for women, non-binary, and trans DJs in Sydney's electronic music scene. Applications open now....
Subscription Prices Rise Across Spotify U.S. Plans
Spotify raises U.S. subscription prices for the third time in three years. Premium Individual now costs $12.99, making it $2 more expensive than Apple Music....
SB19 Hits 1B Spotify Streams Before Homecoming Show
P-pop sensation SB19 has surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams, making them the most-streamed Philippine boy band in history. The milestone comes ahead of their homecoming...
ALD1 Hosts Pop-Up Event in China for Mini-Album
K-pop group ALD1 hosts major pop-up events across Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou to celebrate their debut mini-album EUPHORIA release with QQ Music....
Music Labels Turn to Film as Streaming Declines
Major record labels are shifting to film production as streaming payouts decline. Universal Music and others are investing heavily in entertainment companies to diversify revenue...
Hariharan Acknowledges Power Shift in Hindi Music Industry
Hariharan responds to AR Rahman's concerns about declining work opportunities in Hindi cinema, emphasizing creativity over money. The Colonial Cousins musician describes current industry landscape...
WVU Faculty and Alum Amplify Music Business Education
WVU faculty member Ross Justice brings real-world touring experience to music business education, working as production manager for Charles Wesley Godwin while teaching students....
Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music
Bandcamp announces a complete ban on AI-generated music to protect independent artists and preserve human creativity on its platform....
11 Music Documentaries to Watch This Year
Explore 11 must-watch music documentaries hitting theaters and streaming in 2025, featuring Earth Wind & Fire, Wu-Tang Clan, Paul McCartney, and more iconic artists....
MTV Shuts Down Music Channels Amid Streaming Dominance
MTV officially closed five music channels on December 31, 2025, ending its legacy as a music broadcaster. The closure reflects streaming's dominance over traditional TV....
Music Streaming Platform Plans Price Increase
A major music streaming platform announces upcoming price increases for subscription services. The changes will affect millions of users across various streaming tiers....
Taylor Swift’s Impact on Music Trends in 2025
Taylor Swift's twelfth album 'The Life of a Showgirl' transformed music industry trends in 2025, driving vinyl sales through strategic limited editions....
Yamaha Unveils New Audio Products at NAMM 2026 in Anaheim
Yamaha debuts MGX Series digital mixing consoles, URX Series audio interfaces, and CC1 USB controller at NAMM 2026. New products target musicians, producers, streamers with...