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.
NAB Reflects on Advocacy Successes for Local Broadcasters
NAB reflects on successful advocacy efforts for local broadcasters, including bipartisan AM radio support and defeating new music airplay fees. The organization sent 239,000 messages...
Regina Hall and Colman Domingo Join Oscar Night
Regina Hall and Colman Domingo join an all-star lineup of presenters for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes on January 11, 2025, hosted by Nikki Glaser...
UK Music Subscriptions Rise Despite Inflation
UK music subscription revenues grew 3.2% to �2.045 billion in 2025, but matched inflation rates, raising sustainability concerns for the streaming industry....
UK Music Streaming Subscriptions Exceed �2 Billion in 2025
UK music streaming subscriptions exceeded �2 billion for the first time in 2025, though growth slowed to 3.2%. Physical sales surged 11.5% driven by vinyl's...
Musicians Reflect on Loss and Recovery One Year After Fires
One year after devastating LA wildfires, musicians reflect on trauma, financial struggles, and rebuilding efforts. Artists share stories of loss, community support, and hope for...
AI’s Role in Music Production Sparks Debate Among Experts
Industry experts debate AI's growing role in music creation as platforms like Suno enable artists to produce entire albums in a day. The technology raises...
MusiCares Aids Music Industry Wildfire Survivors
MusiCares has provided over $15 million in relief to 3,200+ music professionals affected by wildfires. Artists like Lisa Simmons-Santa Cruz found hope through music while...
UK Music Revenue Hits New Highs Amid Artist Struggles
UK music industry reaches record �2.45 billion revenue in 2025 with 4.2% growth, but independent artists face financial struggles despite streaming success....
Public Broadcasting Corporation Dissolved Amid Funding Cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting officially voted to dissolve after losing federal funding, ending 58 years of supporting PBS and NPR stations nationwide....
Music Similarity Search AI Market Set for Rapid Growth Ahead
The music similarity search AI market is projected to grow from $0.9 billion in 2024 to $3.04 billion by 2029, driven by streaming platforms and...
Veteran TV Exec Takes Charge at Gray Media in Cape Girardeau
A veteran TV executive with 33+ years of experience joins Gray Media to lead operations in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Paducah, Kentucky market....
Jerry Wonda Inspires NYC Students at Songwriting Hall
Producer Jerry Wonda shared industry insights with NYC students at a Songwriters Hall of Fame Master Session, emphasizing dedication and collaboration in music careers....
Media Research Leader Radha Subramanyam Passes Away at 55
Radha Subramanyam, CBS Chief Research and Analytics Officer and former iHeartMedia executive, passed away at 55 after battling cancer. The respected media research leader was...
UMG and NVIDIA Partner to Innovate Music Creation with AI
Universal Music Group partners with NVIDIA to revolutionize music creation and discovery through responsible AI technology while protecting artist rights....
MTV Rewind App Revives Nostalgia After Channel Closures
MTV Rewind app recreates classic MTV experience with 11 streaming channels playing 33,000+ music videos after MTV closed its remaining 24/7 music channels....
Telly Leung’s Acoustic Phantom Cover
Telly Leung releases an acoustic cover of 'Music of the Night' while starring as the Phantom in the immersive Off-Broadway production Masquerade....
UK Entertainment Sector Hits �13.25B Record
UK entertainment revenues hit record �13.25 billion in 2025, growing 7.1% driven by streaming services. Music, video, and games sectors all showed strong growth....
Ireland Introduces Permanent Guaranteed Income for Musicians
Ireland makes its Basic Income for the Arts program permanent, providing �325 weekly to musicians. The pilot showed 22% increase in creative output among participants....
LANDR Acquires Reason Studios for Music Production Tools
LANDR has acquired Reason Studios, combining AI-driven music production tools with Reason's iconic DAW and Rack system to enhance creator capabilities....
Athens Music Scene: 2026 Challenges & Events
Athens music scene navigated unique challenges in 2026, from budget constraints affecting SXSW trips to AthFest featuring 1,500 Southeast bands performing karaoke-style instrumentals....
New Scholarship Launches for Live Music Production Students
The IBMA Foundation launches a $2,000 scholarship for students pursuing live music production careers. Applications open for the Planning Stages Scholarship....
LANDR Acquires Reason Studios for Music Production
LANDR officially acquires Reason Studios, combining AI-driven music tools with Reason's renowned DAW technology. The deal enhances music production capabilities while maintaining Reason's brand independence....
UK Entertainment Sector Hits �13.3B in 2025
UK's entertainment sector achieved �13.3 billion in revenues for 2025, growing 7.1% and vastly outpacing the broader economy's 1.5% growth projection....
UK Music Streaming Subscriptions Surpass �2 Billion in 2025
UK music streaming subscriptions surpassed �2 billion for the first time in 2025, while physical sales surged 11.5% to �368.1 million. Vinyl sales jumped 18.5%...
Iconic Song Surges in Streams After ‘Stranger Things’
Cowboy Junkies' 'Sweet Jane' sees 92% streaming increase after appearing in Netflix's 'Stranger Things' finale. The 1988 cover jumped from 41,770 to 80,047 daily streams....