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.
MTV to Close Music Channels by 2025, Launches MTV Rewind App
MTV is shutting down its remaining 24/7 music channels by 2025, marking the end of an era. A new web app called MTV Rewind offers...
Telly Leung Releases Acoustic Cover of ‘Music of the Night’
Telly Leung releases acoustic cover of 'Music of the Night' while starring as Phantom in Off-Broadway's Masquerade. The stripped-back version reimagines Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic...
UK Music Market Grows Amid Financial Struggles for Artists
UK music market reached �2.45 billion in 2025 with 4.2% growth, but streaming growth slowed to 5.5% while many artists face financial struggles despite industry...
LaRussell Sets Record with $11K Album Sale
LaRussell breaks records as Kyrie Irving pays $11,000 for his digital album, marking the highest price ever paid for a digital release. The independent artist...
UK Entertainment Revenues Reach �13.25 Billion in 2025
UK entertainment revenues hit �13.25 billion in 2025, up 7.1% from last year. Music sector reached record �2.45 billion with vinyl sales surging 18.5%....
Nate Sabine Named Chair of Canadian Live Music Assoc.
Nate Sabine has been appointed as the new chair of the Canadian Live Music Association, bringing over 20 years of Vancouver entertainment industry experience to...
Music Industry Faces AI and Ticketing Battles
The music industry faces major transformation in 2026 with AI dominating music creation and escalating ticketing battles. Artists prepare to take stands on technology, pricing,...
UMG Appoints James Steven as EVP, Chief Comms Officer
Universal Music Group appoints James Steven as EVP and Chief Communications Officer, effective January 26. Steven brings 20 years of experience from Warner Music Group....
Final Gasp Releases Sophomore Album New Day Symptoms
Boston band Final Gasp releases sophomore album 'New Day Symptoms' February 27 via Relapse Records, blending death rock and hardcore punk with lead single 'The...
Reddit User Launches MTV Rewind to Revive Classic Music Vibe
A Reddit user launched MTV Rewind, featuring over 27,000 ad-free music videos from the 1970s to today. The platform recreates MTV's classic 24-hour music channel...
Universal Music & NVIDIA Enhance Music Creation
Universal Music Group partners with NVIDIA to revolutionize music creation using AI technology. The collaboration features NVIDIA's Music Flamingo tool for deep music analysis and...
Music Consumption Shift Diminishes Fan Connection
Modern music streaming and algorithms have fragmented how we consume music, destroying the shared cultural experiences that once united fans across genres....
NJ Legislation to Boost Local Music in Film
New Jersey legislation requires original music for film productions receiving tax credits to be created domestically, supporting local musicians and composers....
Universal Music and NVIDIA Partner on AI Music
Universal Music Group partners with NVIDIA to advance AI applications in music discovery and creation. The collaboration will enhance fan engagement while protecting artist rights...
Penny Lane’s HBO Doc on Children’s Music Art
Penny Lane's HBO documentary 'Happy And You Know It' explores the artistry behind children's music, featuring The Wiggles and the viral Baby Shark phenomenon....
Prince’s Purple Rain in Stranger Things
Prince's Purple Rain album gains renewed attention through its feature in Stranger Things, highlighting the enduring influence of this musical masterpiece decades later....
Nate Sabine Named Chair of Canadian Live Music Association
Nate Sabine has been appointed as the new chair of the Canadian Live Music Association, bringing over 20 years of Vancouver entertainment industry experience to...
UMG and NVIDIA Transform Music Discovery with AI
Universal Music Group partners with NVIDIA to revolutionize music discovery using AI technology. The collaboration focuses on enhancing artist compensation while developing advanced music understanding...
UK Entertainment Sales Outpace Economy in 2025
UK entertainment sales surge 7.1% to �13.3 billion in 2025, outpacing GDP growth by 4x. Music, video, and gaming revenues hit record highs driven by...
LaRussell Breaks Digital Album Sales Record with Kyrie
LaRussell sets digital album sales record with Kyrie Irving purchasing his album for $11,000. The independent artist earned $57,000 in 24 hours using direct-to-fan sales....
Music Industry Faces AI Revolution and Ticketing Battles
The music industry faces major changes in 2026 with AI-generated artists emerging and ongoing battles over ticketing rights threatening musician control....
Soli Merwan Cama Elevates Indian Entertainment
Soli Merwan Cama redefines Indian entertainment with purpose-driven narratives and high production values through S M Cama Music and Production....
Universal Music & Nvidia Launch Music Flamingo
Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia to launch Music Flamingo AI across its catalog, marking a strategic shift toward embracing AI technology after previous legal...
Van McCoy Remembered for His Impact on Soul and Disco Music
Van McCoy, the legendary producer behind 1975's disco anthem 'The Hustle,' left an indelible mark on soul and disco music through his innovative songwriting and...
Streetz 94.5 Achieves Historic Ratings
Streetz 94.5 achieves historic ratings in December, ranking Top 8 in 18-49 demographic. Atlanta hip-hop station's morning show with Yung Joc leads competitive market....