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.
Apple Music Surges with Record Subscriber Growth
Apple Music reports record subscriber growth in 2025, reaching 108 million paid users globally. The service now holds 30-31% U.S. market share while closing the...
Los Lobos Sues Sony Over Unpaid Royalties
Los Lobos files lawsuits against Sony Music and Sony Pictures seeking $1.5 million in unpaid royalties from La Bamba and Desperado soundtracks, claiming no streaming...
Thiruvaiyaru’s Thyagaraja Music Festival
Thiruvaiyaru hosts an annual music festival every January honoring Saint Thyagaraja, featuring performances of his Pancharatna Kritis and attracting musicians worldwide....
Maren Morris Criticizes Toxic Country Music Scene
Maren Morris continues criticizing the country music industry, calling award shows 'very dicey' and describing a lack of camaraderie among artists in a recent TikTok...
NAB Highlights Key Achievements from 2025 Efforts
The National Association of Broadcasters launches '2025 NAB Year in Review' highlighting major wins including AM radio legislation and fighting performance taxes on radio stations....
Nigerian Talent Transforms Canada’s Music Scene and Culture
Nigerian talent is transforming Canada's music landscape through Hi-Way 89 Entertainment, bridging Lagos and Toronto's cultural scenes. The label develops African artists while fostering cross-cultural...
Relevant Radio: 25 Years of Inspiring Faith
Relevant Radio celebrates 25 years of Catholic programming, reaching millions through 220+ stations nationwide and global streaming with 1.2M app downloads....
Immigration Crackdown Threatens Latin Music in Arkansas
Immigration enforcement in Northwest Arkansas is devastating the local Latin music scene, with bands reporting dramatic drops in bookings and event cancellations due to community...
X Files Antitrust Suit Against Music Publishers
X files antitrust lawsuit against 18 music publishers including Sony, Universal, and Warner, alleging collusion to impose excessive licensing fees on the platform....
Tributes to Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir After Death
Bob Weir, iconic co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at 78, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians worldwide....
G-DRAGON Wins Album of the Year on QQ Music for �bermensch
G-DRAGON wins Album of the Year on QQ Music for his album '�bermensch,' highlighting his dominance in China's music market and global K-pop influence....
SC Public Broadcasting Adapts After Loss of Federal Support
South Carolina's public radio and TV stations adapt after losing $3.2 million in annual federal funding from the dissolved Corporation for Public Broadcasting, representing 10%...
Music’s Evolution: Art to Data in Streaming
The music industry has transformed from valuing art to prioritizing data and metrics. Streaming services like Spotify have commodified music into consumable content....
Matt Drudge: Email Newsletter to Influential Website
Matt Drudge transformed his small email newsletter into the influential Drudge Report website, changing political media by breaking major scoops like the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal and...
Latin Music Thrives Amid Venezuela’s Uncertainty
Latin music takes center stage with protest anthem '�BASTA YA!' gaining prominence amid immigration tensions, while Venezuelan artists express hope for industry revival following political...
GRAMMY Awards Set for February 2026 in Los Angeles
The 68th Grammy Awards are set for February 1, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Major artists like Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Bruno Mars...
Live Nation’s Wales Dominance Sparks Local Art Concerns
Live Nation's expanding control over Welsh music venues raises concerns about local talent opportunities. The corporation's grip includes major venues and festivals, potentially limiting grassroots...
Maren Morris Discusses Challenges for Women in Country Music
Maren Morris opens up about the difficult realities women face in country music, discussing industry challenges and political tensions in a candid TikTok video....
Samsung Music Studio Speakers Launch
Samsung unveils Music Studio 5 and 7 Wi-Fi speakers at CES, featuring industrial design and lossless audio streaming. Priced at $249-$499, they compete with Apple,...
New Messaging Features Expand Sharing on Spotify
Spotify launches new messaging features including Listening Activity and Request to Jam, allowing 696 million users to share music in real-time and collaborate on playlists....
Sir Hazan Champions Artist Ownership at Digitizers Records
Sir Hazan transforms Digitizers Records into a force prioritizing artist ownership and infrastructure over viral fame. His philosophy focuses on building sustainable careers through systems...
Radio Facts Daily Brief – January 11, 2026
Music industry updates include Drew Dixon's sexual assault trial against L.A. Reid starting soon, 2026 Grammy Awards details, and major developments in streaming and AI...
Stacie Orrico Files Lawsuit Alleging Abuse by Former Manager
Stacie Orrico files lawsuit against former manager Britt Haim and Universal Music Group, alleging sexual abuse and exploitation during her teen career....
New Restaurant The Broken Record Launches in Lehigh Valley
The Broken Record restaurant opens in Lower Macungie Township, combining diverse dining with music-focused atmosphere and high-quality stereo sound system....
Lafayette to Launch New Music Museum and Performance Venue
Lafayette is developing the Louisiana Music Museum in a renovated downtown hardware store, with 70% of funding secured. The venue will combine exhibits with live...