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.
Black Music’s 1827 Turning Point
1827 marked a pivotal year in Black music history as enslaved communities used spirituals and work songs for expression and cultural preservation. These early musical...
WiiM Amp Ultra: Enhanced Streaming Audio
The WiiM Amp Ultra transforms streaming audio with rich sound quality, easy setup, and advanced customization features. This sub-$600 digital preamp delivers exceptional performance at...
UK Music Industry Celebrated in King’s New Year Honours List
The King's New Year Honours List for 2026 recognizes major UK music industry figures including composers, performers, and music education leaders. Notable recipients include Janet...
New Book Explores Informal Labor Dynamics in Music Industry
New book by Em�lia Barna examines informal labor dynamics in the music industry, revealing how unpaid household work supports creative careers and impacts power structures...
WiiM Amp Ultra Redefines Streaming Audio
The WiiM Amp Ultra delivers exceptional streaming audio quality at $529, featuring customizable sound profiles and seamless integration with Spotify, Amazon Music, and Tidal for...
Wheatus Frontman Critiques TikTok’s Impact on Music Creation
Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown criticizes TikTok's pressure on artists to create daily content, arguing it harms music's creative process and authentic expression....
Live Music Industry Faces Roadie Shortage Amid Event Boom
The live music industry faces a critical shortage of roadies as post-pandemic events boom. Venues struggle to find skilled crew members for setup and equipment...
Kim Bloem Celebrates 25 Years of Impact in Music Industry
Kim Bloem celebrates 25 years in the music industry, having shaped careers of numerous artists and championed diversity. Known for spotting emerging talent....
Live Music Industry Faces Roadie Shortage Amid Resurgence
The live music industry faces a critical shortage of skilled roadies despite post-pandemic resurgence. Training programs and partnerships aim to attract new talent....
Kim Bloem: 25 Years of Music Industry Impact
Kim Bloem celebrates 25 years in the music industry as a successful executive, artist manager, and advocate for artist rights and fair compensation....
MTV Music Video Channels Sign Off, Marking End of an Era
MTV's dedicated music video channels officially signed off January 1, 2025, ending decades of music broadcasting across multiple countries including the UK, Australia, and Brazil....
Stranger Things Revives ’80s Hits, Transforming Music
Stranger Things has revived '80s hits like Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill' and Metallica's 'Master of Puppets,' driving massive streaming increases and chart comebacks....
Country Music AI Disclosure Mandate
Saving Country Music announces new policy requiring AI disclosure in music submissions starting 2026. Music with 50% or more AI content will be disqualified from...
The Day Decca Records Missed Out on The Beatles in 1962
Decca Records infamously rejected The Beatles on January 1, 1962, with executive Dick Rowe allegedly saying 'Guitar groups are on their way out.' This decision...
Telecom Breakup Boosted Black Music Access in 1984
The 1984 AT&T telecommunications breakup revolutionized Black music access, enabling independent labels and community radio stations to thrive and help artists like Public Enemy reach...
Saving Country Music to Enforce AI Disclosure Rules in 2026
Saving Country Music will enforce new AI disclosure rules in 2026, requiring all submissions to state if AI was used in creation. Music with 50%...
MTV Maintains Ops Amid Social Media Shutdown Mix-up
MTV didn't shut down on New Year's Eve despite viral social media claims. The network continues operating with reality shows, though UK music channels closed....
K-pop Industry Urged to Embrace Greater Genre Diversity
K-pop industry experts are calling for greater genre diversity beyond idol groups by 2026. Critics argue the current idol-focused structure limits musical innovation and creativity...
Stranger Things Revives 80s Hits, Shaping Music’s Future
Stranger Things has transformed '80s classics into modern chart-toppers, with Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill' hitting #1 and surpassing one billion streams after featuring...
Apple Music Enhances User Experience with iOS 26.2 Update
Apple Music's iOS 26.2 update introduces offline lyrics viewing, a new Liquid Glass interface, and enhanced features like lyrics translation and AutoMix functionality....
Ola Sars Transforms Music Access for Businesses
Ola Sars leads Soundtrack Technologies to revolutionize commercial music licensing, creating the world's largest B2B streaming platform serving 73 countries while ensuring fair artist compensation....
YouTube Music’s Missing Scrollbar Raises Concerns for Users
YouTube Music's missing draggable scrollbar is causing concerns for users with large music libraries. The interface flaw makes browsing saved playlists inefficient compared to Spotify's...
Ola Sars Transforms Music Licensing for Commercial Spaces
Ola Sars, founder of Soundtrack Technologies, is transforming music licensing for commercial spaces through the world's largest B2B streaming platform....
YouTube Music Scrollbar Issue Pushes Users to Spotify
YouTube Music's lacking scrollbar feature creates navigation issues that could drive users back to Spotify. The platform's less visible, non-draggable scrollbar makes it difficult to...
Apple Music Enhances User Experience with iOS 26.2 Update
Apple Music's iOS 26.2 update introduces offline lyrics, Liquid Glass design, and enhanced user features including song translation and pronunciation tools....