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.
NAMM Show’s 125th Anniversary in Anaheim
The NAMM Show celebrates its 125th anniversary in Anaheim June 20-24, featuring over 1,650 exhibitors and 175 bands at the music industry's largest trade event....
Music Industry: Leadership Changes & New Labels
Major music industry leadership changes include TuneCore CEO stepping down, new label BLKIIBLK Records launch, and executive appointments across labels and agencies....
Jeff Toig Named CEO of Global Music Rights
Jeff Toig has been appointed CEO of Global Music Rights, taking over from co-founder Randy Grimmett who becomes Executive Chairman. The $3.3 billion music publisher...
Joe Keery’s Stranger Things Success Fuels Music Career
Joe Keery leverages Stranger Things earnings to fuel independent music career as Djo, with latest single 'End of Beginning' breaking streaming records globally....
Music Streams Hit 5 Trillion in 2025
Global music streams reached 5.1 trillion in 2025, up 9.6% from last year. Christian/gospel music led growth at 18.5%, while rock and Latin genres also...
Mission Launches First Music Streamer: The 778S
Mission launches its first music streamer, the 778S, priced at �799/$1699. Features ESS Sabre DAC, supports Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify, and high-res audio up to 32-bit/768kHz....
Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Trailer
Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium. The official trailer has been released...
NAMM 2026: What to Expect from the World’s Largest Music Trade Show NAMM 2026: World’s Largest Music Trade Show Highlights
NAMM 2026 takes place January 20-24 at Anaheim Convention Center, featuring over 4,000 brands including Fender, Gibson, and Neural DSP showcasing new music gear....
Rising Costs for Streaming Music and Shows
Streaming service costs for music and shows are rising as demand grows, potentially impacting accessibility and changing consumer habits across the industry....
Jeff Toig Named CEO of GMR; Randy Grimmett Chairman
Global Music Rights names Jeff Toig as new CEO while co-founder Randy Grimmett transitions to Executive Chairman. The $3.3 billion performing rights organization represents major...
X Suit Raises Music Industry Antitrust Issues
Legal developments in the music industry raise questions about antitrust practices as Texas brief addresses X-related suit. Industry observers monitor potential impacts on R&B and...
Spotify Raises Prices $2 Above Apple Music
Spotify raises Premium subscription prices to $13/month in February, making it $2 more expensive than Apple Music's $10.99 rate. All plans see increases....
Independent Artists Tackle Music Distribution
Independent artists can distribute music to major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music through third-party services like DistroKid, starting at just $2.08/month while keeping...
Global Music Industry Hits 5.1 Trillion Streams in 2025
The global music industry reached 5.1 trillion streams in 2025, up 10% year-over-year. Only 43% of U.S. streams came from songs released in the past...
Robben Ford Discusses Streaming, AI, and the Future of Music
Guitar legend Robben Ford discusses streaming's impact, AI technology in music, and home studio effects on album quality in exclusive interview....
Bad Bunny Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Trailer
Apple releases full trailer for Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, featuring the Puerto Rican superstar dancing to 'BAILE INoLVIDABLE' with diverse...
New Owners Set to Revive Guernsey Live Music Venue
The Vault music venue in Guernsey reopens under new ownership after closing in November. New owners commit to supporting local artists and reviving the island's...
Local Broadcast Stations Generate $1.19T GDP
Local broadcast stations generated $1.19 trillion in GDP and supported 2.46 million jobs in 2024. Radio contributed $437 billion while TV added $748 billion to...
Unique New Orleans Church Blends Music, Humor, and Faith
Forword Christian Church in New Orleans blends music, humor, and faith under Rev. Larry Rodgers, former MC Hammer hype man turned minister....
Women In Ctrl: Five Years of Music Diversity Progress
Women In Ctrl reports significant progress in music industry gender diversity, with women's board representation rising from 34% to 52% over five years....
Local Broadcasting’s $1.19 Trillion Impact on U.S. Economy
Local broadcasting contributes $1.19 trillion to U.S. GDP and supports 2.46 million jobs nationwide, according to new NAB report by Woods & Poole Economics....
Premium Subscription Rates Increase on Spotify
Spotify raises Premium subscription prices to $12.99/month starting next month, marking the third price hike in just over a year. Affordable alternatives like Apple Music...
Amazon Music’s 2026 Artists to Watch: 49 Rising Stars
Amazon Music unveils its 2026 Artists To Watch list featuring 49 rising stars across R&B, hip-hop, and multiple genres worldwide....
Rock Nashville: City’s Largest Rehearsal Facility
Nashville unveils Rock Nashville, a massive 55-acre rehearsal campus with 610,000 square feet of space designed for major touring acts like Taylor Swift's Eras Tour....
Spotify to Raise Premium Subscription Prices for Users
Spotify raises its premium subscription price from $11.99 to $12.99 monthly, affecting 281 million U.S. subscribers starting in February....