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.
Carson Jeffrey: Country Music & Agriculture
Carson Jeffrey, a Texas A&M graduate, blends country music with agricultural passion. The rancher-turned-artist performs 100+ shows yearly while living the ranch life stories he...
Independent Artists Navigate Music Distribution with DistroKid Artists Navigate Music Distribution with DistroKid
Independent artists can successfully distribute music to major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music using DistroKid, which offers unlimited uploads, 100% earnings retention, and...
Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music to Protect Artist Integrity
Bandcamp becomes the first major music platform to ban all AI-generated music, prioritizing human artistry and authentic creativity over automated systems....
Udio Seeks Head of Artist Partnerships
Udio is hiring a Head of Artist Partnerships to strengthen relationships with artists and labels on their AI music platform. The role offers $160K-$350K salary....
Prince Reflects on Record Label Struggles in 1996 Interview
Prince candidly discussed his battles with record labels in a revealing 1996 interview, calling out Warner Music and industry exploitation of artists....
Music Streams Hit 5.1 Trillion in Record Year
Global music streams hit 5.1 trillion in 2025, up 9.6% from last year. Rock led genre growth at 6.4% while AI artists made Billboard history....
Led Zeppelin’s Streams Surge 16% After Documentary Release
Led Zeppelin's streams surged 16% in 2025 following the release of 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' documentary. The film became the year's most-watched music documentary....
Premium Plan Price Hike Planned at Spotify
Spotify announces premium subscription price increases starting February, raising standard plans from $11.99 to $12.99 monthly. The hike affects all tiers including student, duo, and...
Peacock & Vanity Fair Host PONIES Premiere
Peacock and Vanity Fair hosted a glamorous premiere for original drama series PONIES at The Whitby Hotel. Stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson joined...
Kobalt Partners with Madverse for Indian Music Growth
Kobalt partners with Madverse Music to help Indian and South Asian independent artists reach global audiences through comprehensive publishing administration and improved royalty collection across...
TMRW Music Group Teams Up with LabelWorx for Global Growth
LabelWorx partners with TMRW Music Group to provide global digital distribution for the Australian electronic music company's extensive catalog featuring Grammy-nominated FISHER, PNAU, and other...
Lainey Wilson, Songwriters Toast Ninth No. 1 Hit
Lainey Wilson celebrated her ninth No. 1 hit 'Somewhere Over Laredo' at BMI's Nashville office with industry professionals. The song is nominated for two GRAMMY...
John Fort�, Fugees Collaborator, Dies at 50
John Fort�, Grammy-nominated rapper and producer known for his work with the Fugees on 'The Score,' died at age 50 at his Massachusetts home on...
John Allers Stepping In as Brand Manager
John Allers appointed as new Brand Manager for Alice 97.3 radio station. Previously managed LIVE 105 San Francisco and KVIL Dallas with impressive track record....
L.A. Reid Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Avoids Jury Trial
Music executive L.A. Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit with former employee Drew Dixon, avoiding jury trial. Settlement reached without admission of liability....
Vertical Video Shifts Power Dynamics in Music Industry A&R
Vertical video has fundamentally shifted music industry power dynamics, allowing artists to test ideas directly with audiences without needing radio or label approval first....
Lee Thomas Miller Appointed BMI’s 2026 Songwriter Ambassador
BMI names Nashville hitmaker Lee Thomas Miller as 2026 Songwriter Ambassador. Miller will mentor songwriters through creative and business challenges....
Mike McVay Joins Radio Vendor Alliance as Strategic Advisor
Radio veteran Mike McVay joins Radio Vendor Alliance as Strategic Advisor, bringing 40+ years of broadcasting expertise to help connect radio stations with trusted vendors....
Merlin Unveils Global Board to Advance Indie Music
Merlin announces new global board members from 12 countries to guide independent music licensing. The diverse lineup includes industry leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe, and...
Apple Music Named Best Streaming Service
Stuff Magazine crowned Apple Music the best music streaming service, praising its spatial audio and curated playlists while noting it lacks Spotify's discovery features....
The Wanderer: Dion DiMucci Broadway Musical
The Wanderer, a Broadway musical about legendary musician Dion DiMucci, holds an industry reading January 23rd in NYC. Joshua Bassett stars as Dion in this...
YouTube Music Enhances User Experience vs Spotify
YouTube Music challenges Spotify with unique features like personal music uploads, seamless audio-video integration, and access to YouTube's vast ecosystem of live performances and rare...
X Corp Sues Music Publishers Over Copyright Takedowns
Elon Musk's X Corp sued music publishers claiming collusion over 500,000 copyright takedowns. The NMPA dismissed the claims as meritless distraction from fair creator compensation....
X Files Antitrust Suit Against Music Publishers
X files antitrust lawsuit against National Music Publishers Association over alleged collusion in licensing negotiations. The platform claims publishers weaponized DMCA takedowns to force costly...
Rethinking Radio’s Role in Today’s Music Industry
Radio industry expert Todd Sievers reveals why radio is losing its edge in breaking new artists and engaging younger audiences. High promotional costs and safe...