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.
Shawn Carter Launches First Men’s Fragrance on Black Friday
JAY Z launches his first men's fragrance GOLD JAY Z on Black Friday. The luxury eau de toilette features notes of ginger, cardamom, and amber....
Ohio State Band Recreates Hollywood Blockbusters
Ohio State University's marching band delivered an incredible halftime performance recreating Hollywood blockbusters during the Ohio State vs Michigan game....
The Musicians’ Union Welcomes National Insurance Ruling
The Musicians' Union celebrates the UK Government's decision to repeal National Insurance regulations affecting entertainers, allowing musicians to pay as self-employed from April 2014....
Teenager With Terminal Cancer Gets Homecoming Surprise
18-year-old Kareem Gibbs, a Keller-Central High School student battling terminal cancer, received a heartwarming surprise from K104 radio station....
Griffin Technology Music Products US Distribution
Hal Leonard Corporation will exclusively distribute Griffin Technology's music products in the US and Canada starting November 2013. The deal focuses on Griffin's iOS recording...
Live Nation Acquires Voodoo Music & Arts Experience
Live Nation Entertainment acquires Voodoo Music & Arts Experience, New Orleans' acclaimed annual festival celebrating its 15th anniversary this November....
kevRoss’ Art “Pensive”
Artist kevRoss unveils 'Pensive,' a dark and eerie soul-inspired drawing depicting a man deep in thought, reflecting the artist's personal journey....
kevRoss’ Art “Babysitter”
Artist kevRoss shares a personal drawing inspired by his 1970s Buffalo childhood babysitter Barbara Smith, whose home introduced him to radio culture....
Kevin’s Art “Midnight Sun”
Initially, being a medium toned man, I didn't believe there was such a thing and light and dark discrimination in the black community but there...
kevRoss’ Art “Icon”
Artist kevRoss creates massive canvas painting titled 'Icon' featuring a central figure being honored by surrounding subjects in urban art style....
kevRoss’ Art “Icon”
This painting is on a HUGE canvas and I love it. I call it Icon because the object in the middle is being honored by...
kevRoss’ Art Icon “Berry Gordy”
Artist kevRoss shares his impressive sketch of Motown founder Berry Gordy, reflecting on the legendary music mogul's groundbreaking achievements in starting a record label during...
kevRoss’ Art “Weight of the World”
An artist told me if a picture ever scares you or is too deep step away from it for a minute. This is that picture,...
kevRoss’ Art “Generation”
This is one of the first paintings I did....
kevRoss’ Art “Generation”
kevRoss debuts with 'Generation,' a powerful painting exploring the relationship between a son and his aging mother in contemporary urban art....
New Rules: Prince Latest Iconic Artist to Do It His Way
Prince releases free download of new song 'The Sweeter She Is' via Twitter. The iconic artist embraces new music industry culture where artists can distribute...
SoundExchange Announces Two New Board Members
SoundExchange appoints Jim Mahoney and Darius Van Arman to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of independent music industry expertise to the organization....
POE BOY MUSIC GROUP ARTIST YT TRIZ "YOU KNOW"
Poe Boy Music Group artist YT Triz releases new track 'You Know' produced by Freejay T-Jay. The song is available in both clean and dirty...
REVOLT TV Names Jake Katz VP Audience Insights
REVOLT TV names Jake Katz as VP of Audience Insights and Strategy for Sean Combs' new music network launching October 21st. The millennial-focused network targets...
Royalty Exchange and Lipsky Music Partnership
Royalty Exchange partners with Lipsky Music's Loud & Proud Records to offer artists innovative royalty liquidation services as alternative to traditional loans....
T-Boz and Chilli on Bad Contracts and Pebbles
TLC's T-Boz and Chilli reveal details about former manager Pebbles' questionable business practices in candid Breakfast Club interview. The duo discusses bad contracts and legal...
4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Music Career
Learn 4 crucial mistakes that independent artists make when building their music careers. Expert songwriter shares key tips for submissions and opportunities....
Jay Z on Cannabis Brand & Black Entrepreneurship (VIDEO)
Jay Z discusses his new cannabis brand and commitment to creating opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in the marijuana industry....
Motown’s Queen of Etiquette, Maxine Powell Dies at 98
Maxine Powell, Motown's legendary etiquette coach who polished stars like Marvin Gaye, died at 98. She taught Motown artists class and professionalism....
Music Business Association Rebrands for Industry Changes
NARM rebrands as Music Business Association to better represent all sectors of modern music commerce, from digital to physical retail....