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.
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 $2 more expensive than Apple Music....
ENHYPEN’s ‘THE SIN: VANISH’ Tops This Week’s New Music
ENHYPEN's mini album THE SIN: VANISH topped Billboard's fan poll with 68% votes. The vampire mythology-themed album features lead single 'Knife'....
SB19 Hits 1B Spotify Streams Before Homecoming Show
P-pop sensation SB19 has surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams, making them the most-streamed Philippine boy band in history. The milestone comes ahead of their homecoming...
ENHYPEN’s THE SIN: VANISH Tops Billboard Fan Poll This Week
ENHYPEN's vampire-themed mini album THE SIN: VANISH dominated Billboard's fan poll with 68% of votes, beating Madison Beer and A$AP Rocky releases....
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....
Karan Aujla’s Net Worth Hits $10 Million
Karan Aujla's net worth reaches $10 million as the Punjabi rapper-songwriter achieves massive success with chart-topping albums and hit singles across Canada and India....
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...
New Country Music Releases Shine in 2026’s Early Playlist
2026 kicks off strong with fresh country tracks featuring Braxton Keith's "I Ain't Tryin'," Red Shahan's "Cotton Fire," and rising stars like Brit Taylor....
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....
Danish Artist Overcomes Adversity to Find Voice in Music
Danish artist overcomes six years of voice loss due to nerve damage to find authentic musical expression. Now creates original music in English while navigating...
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....
Lilith Fair: Centering Women in Music Festivals
Lilith Fair, launched by Sarah McLachlan in 1997, became the highest-grossing traveling festival that year by centering women artists and challenging industry bias....
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...
Afrobeats Music Video Directors Shaping the 21st Century
Nigerian music video directors like TG Omori, Peters, and Sesan have shaped Afrobeats' global visual identity. These creative minds craft immersive worlds that define modern...
Spotify Price Hike Makes It Most Expensive U.S. Streamer
Spotify has raised subscription prices across all tiers, making it the most expensive major U.S. streaming service. Premium Individual now costs $12.99, up from $11.99....