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.
Labrinth: Frustration with Music Industry and Euphoria
Labrinth announces he's 'done' with the music industry, blasting Columbia Records and HBO's Euphoria on Instagram. The Emmy-winning composer's outburst comes ahead of Euphoria season...
Mental Health Challenges Facing Independent Musicians
A Ditto Music survey reveals 86% of independent musicians face mental strain and creative burnout. Social media pressure tops financial concerns as the leading cause....
TikTok’s Future Secured in Canada Amid New Data Regulations
TikTok secures its future in Canada following a federal court ruling, agreeing to operate under strict data protection regulations and enhanced child safety protocols....
Sabaton Unveils New Single Yamato with World Of Warships
Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton releases new single 'Yamato' in collaboration with World Of Warships, featuring in-game content and paying homage to the legendary Japanese...
Apple Music: Essential Tips to Maximize Your Experience
Discover essential tips to enhance your Apple Music experience, from playlist collaboration to personalized features like Spatial Audio and Music Haptics....
Highlights of SXSW Music 2026: Essential Events and Panels
SXSW Music 2026 features crucial panels on AI in music, participatory fandom, and digital marketing decline. Key events include Spotify 20 with Alanis Morissette....
Artists Unite Against Misuse of Rap Lyrics in Capital Trials
A coalition of 30 artists including Killer Mike, Young Thug, and T.I. filed an amicus brief opposing the use of rap lyrics in a Dallas...
UW Enhances Music Education with Innovation
University of Washington's School of Music launches new Music and Technology program led by Grammy-nominated engineer Andrew Munsey, teaching students essential studio recording and production...
Sonos CEO Tom Conrad on Future Music Streaming Innovation
Sonos CEO Tom Conrad discusses the lack of innovation in music streaming since the iPod era, despite having access to millions of songs. He believes...
Spotify’s Role in Artist Pay and Industry Shift
Spotify has evolved from criticism over low royalty rates to paying over $11 billion in royalties last year, with half going to independent artists and...
Women In CTRL Board Diversity Initiative
Women In CTRL launches Governance Advisory Council to address declining gender representation on UK music boards, which dropped from 52% to 49% since 2024....
Cellen’s Journey to Success in Nashville’s Music Scene
Cellen, an emerging artist in Nashville's vibrant music scene, is capturing attention with his unique genre blend and authentic performances. His collaborative spirit and upcoming...
TikTok Expands to Radio and Podcasting
TikTok launches TikTok Radio on March 13 at SXSW, expanding into broadcast audio with programming based on trending platform content. The move also includes a...
Oklahoma’s Talent Shines at SXSW 2026
Oklahoma showcases diverse talent at SXSW 2026's 40th anniversary festival, featuring film premieres and Native American filmmakers from March 12-18....
Apple Music & TikTok Partner for Better Music
Apple Music partners with TikTok to enable full song playback directly within the social media platform. Users can now tap 'Play Full Song' to hear...
Spotify Report: Artist Earnings Growth Surge
Spotify's 2025 Loud & Clear report reveals over 13,800 artists earned at least $100,000, with total payouts exceeding $11 billion as the platform addresses criticism....
2026 MPG Awards Nominees Unveiled in UK Music
The Music Producers Guild unveils nominees for the 2026 MPG Awards, celebrating UK music production talent. Winners announced April 16, 2026 at The Troxy London....
The Vinyl Renaissance: A New Generation’s Love for Records
Vinyl sales hit 43.6 million units in 2024, marking 18 years of growth as Gen Z fuels the vinyl renaissance with authentic music experiences....
MUSQ: Resilience Through Market Turbulence
MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF demonstrates resilience amid market turbulence, with CEO David Schulhof highlighting music's unique position as a stable investment class that...
PRS Sues Steam Over Unlicensed Music
UK music rights organization PRS has filed a lawsuit against Steam's owner Valve Corporation over alleged unlicensed music use since 2003. The legal action affects...
Chilling Incidents in the World of Pop Music
The music industry's darker side includes dangerous fan obsession and violence against artists. Recent incidents like shots fired at Rihanna's home highlight the frightening reality...
Tencent Music’s Market Position After Macquarie Rating
Macquarie downgrades Tencent Music Entertainment from Outperform to Neutral despite strong recent returns. The Chinese music streaming giant trades at significant discount to analyst targets....
Deezer Celebrates Women in Music with New Charts
Deezer expands its Women Chart to six new countries, tracking the 50 most-streamed female artists monthly to combat underrepresentation in music charts....
Tributes for Grime Innovator Dot Rotten
Grime pioneer Dot Rotten has tragically passed away at age 37. The MC and producer, known for hits like 'Overload,' left a lasting impact on...
Skip Dillard, WBLS and WLIB OM, on Programming Discipline
Skip Dillard, Operations Manager of legendary NYC stations WBLS and WLIB, shares his programming philosophy and career insights spanning multiple markets and formats....