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.
Vic Mensa Speaks on Music’s Effect in Chicago
Vic Mensa discusses Chicago's music culture, working with Kanye West, and his Roc Nation deal on Hot 97's Ebro in the Morning show....
Stevie Wonder’s Star-Studded Surprise Birthday
Hollywood stars including Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson, Janelle Mon�e, and Tyrese celebrated Stevie Wonder's 65th birthday at an exclusive surprise party....
Streaming Wars: Rdio Launches New Subscription
Rdio launches Select tier at $3.99/month with 25 daily song picks and ad-free radio as streaming wars heat up before Apple's June relaunch of BEATS...
Universal Music Names SVP of Digital Marketing Innovation
Universal Music Group promotes Deborah Hyacinth to SVP of Digital Marketing Innovation, leading global digital strategies for artists including Ariana Grande and Rolling Stones....
Streaming Service Vadio Hires Former Sony Exec
Vadio raises $7.5M and hires former Sony Pictures VP Yair Landau as COO. The startup delivers music videos to audio streaming platforms across 15 countries....
Miguel Discusses Soul Music and Pending Lawsuit
Miguel discusses his upcoming album, staying true to R&B roots, and addresses the pending lawsuit from his infamous stage dive incident during his Breakfast Club...
Tamia on Grant Hill, Music, and MS
R&B singer Tamia opens up about her marriage to NBA star Grant Hill, her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and new album 'Love Life' in revealing interview....
TIDAL Joins Forces with Prince to Live Stream Baltimore “Rally 4 Peace” Concert
Today TIDAL announced, on Sunday, May 10, 2015, it will live stream audio from Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL’s Mother’s Day Rally 4 Peace benefit concert, pre-pay...
One Bad Apple Spoiling Free Streaming Services?
Department of Justice investigates Apple for allegedly pressuring major labels to abandon Spotify ahead of Beats streaming service relaunch....
Mariah Carey Sizzles in Las Vegas Debut
Mariah Carey debuts her Las Vegas residency '#1 To Infinity' at Caesars Palace, performing her 18 number one hits chronologically to sold-out crowds....
Woooo! The Nature Boy Joins Play.it Podcast Network
Wrestling legend Ric Flair launches WOOOOO! Nation podcast on CBS Radio's Play.it network. The Nature Boy interviews Kurt Angle in debut episode....
KEXP Seattle Joins the VuHaus Family
Seattle's KEXP joins VuHaus, a new collaboration of public radio stations creating a video platform for music discovery and live performances....
JUNE BOOM! is Upon Us Thanks to 99.7 (KMVQ)
99.7 (KMVQ presents June Boom Friday, June 12th at the SAP Center in San Jose....
Recording Academy Restructures Creator Advocacy
The Recording Academy restructures by merging Advocacy and Member Services divisions to better support music creators and enhance grassroots advocacy efforts....
John Legend Honors Women of Influence
John Legend will present at the T.J. Martell Foundation's Women of Influence Los Angeles event on May 15th, 2015, honoring female leaders in entertainment and...
Urban Radio StationChanging Format
An urban FM radio station will announce a format change to oldies programming in early May. The station switch represents a shift in urban radio...
Streaming Soars 81% as Downloads & Sales Fall in UK
UK music streaming surged 81% in Q1 2015 while downloads dropped 12%. Digital sales fell nearly 1% as consumers shifted from purchasing to streaming music....
Spotlight: Arnold W. Donald CEO Carnival Corporation
Radio Facts spotlights Arnold W. Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, following an exclusive meeting during the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise....
John Legend Joins Youth First DC #FREEAMERICA Tour
Grammy winner John Legend launches his #FREEAMERICA tour in DC, partnering with Youth First to combat youth incarceration and promote criminal justice reform....
Toyota Partners with Broccoli City for Earth Day
What do Lance Gross, Toyota and the Broccoli City Fest have in common? An all-out Earth Day celebration with performances by Erykah Badu, Jaden and...
Rick Party Signs Multi-Year Deal with Miami’s Hot 105
Rick Party signs new multi-year deal with Miami's Hot 105, remaining the station's #1 PM drive personality. PD Phil Michaels Trueba announces the contract extension....
Record Store Day Hits Highest Album Sales Since 2003
Record Store Day achieves highest independent album sales since 2003, with indie stores capturing 11.9% of total industry sales. Vinyl sales surge 260% since 2009....
WPEG’s Yasmin Young Reads to Pre K Students
WPEG Power 98's Yasmin Young reads to Pre-K students at Charlotte schools through her 'Reading Is Power' program, involving over 10 schools and book drives....
Houston DJ Robbed
Pretty unfortunate....