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.
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....
Sony Music Acquires Munich’s F.A.M.E. Recordings
Sony Music Germany acquires Munich-based F.A.M.E. Recordings after 15 years of partnership. The deal includes catalog from German artists like Schandmaul, Feuerschwanz, and Die Happy,...
Suno CEO Embraces AI Music Amid Controversy
Suno CEO Mikey Shulman defends his $2.45bn AI music company amid lawsuits from major record labels. The platform creates songs from text prompts, sparking debate...
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...
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...
Tech’s Influence on Music Raises Authenticity Concerns
Technology is transforming music but raising concerns about authenticity. From autotune's widespread use to repetitive songwriting, artists may be losing their unique voice in pursuit...
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....
Top 25 Playlist Highlights New Singles and Albums for 2026
The Top 25 Playlist showcases the best new country singles and albums of 2026, featuring artists like Zach Bryan, Red Shahan, and Bryan Sutton....
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...
Discovering New Music: Strategies for Finding Hidden Gems
Learn effective strategies for discovering new music beyond mainstream hits. From streaming playlists to record stores and live venues....
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...