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.
Root 100 Gala Honors Black Leaders in Arts & Activism
The Root 100 Gala honored Black leaders in arts, activism, and business at NYC's Gotham Hall. The event featured performances by Doug E. Fresh and...
DeFord Bailey: Pioneering African American Musician’s Legacy
DeFord Bailey became one of the first black musicians on Grand Ole Opry in the 1920s, blending blues with country music through his virtuosic harmonica...
Telegraph Cable Transformed U.S.-Hawaii Music Exchange
The 1902 Pacific telegraph cable connected San Francisco to Honolulu, revolutionizing musical exchange between African American artists and Hawaiian traditions....
Feminist Thought in 1830s Europe & Black Music
The 1830s feminist movement in Europe, led by figures like Mathilde Fibiger, laid crucial groundwork that later empowered Black women musicians like Bessie Smith and...
Impact of 1937 Nanjing Massacre on Black Music and Activism
The 1937 Nanjing Massacre influenced Black musicians to incorporate themes of struggle and resilience into jazz and blues, using their platforms for social protest and...
South Miami Teacher Nominated for Grammy Music Award
Jennifer Jimenez, a South Miami Senior High School music teacher, received her second consecutive Grammy Music Educator Award nomination. She's among the top 10 finalists...
Angie Martoccio on Health and Music Industry Challenges
Actress Angie Martoccio reveals her battle with endometriosis after multiple misdiagnoses and speaks out against music industry exploitation of artists....
Warner Music Canada Job Cuts; Year-End Charts
Warner Music Canada laid off 24 employees in November restructuring, affecting 12-13% of workforce. Tate McRae topped Billboard Canada's year-end charts....
OOB & Friendly Folk Records: 10 Years in Music
OOB Records and Friendly Folk Records celebrate 10 years in music management, featuring artists like Kayak and Ton Scherpenzeel from their Rotterdam base....
UMG Addresses EU Concerns; GoDigital Acquires Latin Catalogs
Universal Music Group submits remedy to EU for Downtown Music Holdings acquisition while GoDigital Music acquires Latin catalogs worth $115 million including Marc Anthony's catalog....
MIT Climate Machine: First Emissions Report
MIT's Climate Machine releases the first comprehensive carbon emissions report for live music in the US and UK, analyzing 80,000+ events....
Rostrum Pacific Secures $150M for Music Catalog
Rostrum Pacific secures $150 million in funding with Crayhill Capital to expand music catalog acquisitions. The partnership aims to grow both new and existing catalog...
Music Venue Trust Attacks Business Rates Increase
Music Venue Trust slams UK Treasury over massive business rate increases affecting venues like The O2 and Wembley Arena. 91 grassroots venues risk closure by...
Music Rights Groups Face FTC Legal Challenge
Pro Music Rights considers legal action after Rep. Scott Fitzgerald requested an FTC investigation into the company's business practices and market share claims....
Ren� Bull’s Artistic Legacy in Black Music History Explored
Ren� Bull, born in 1872, was an illustrator and photographer who visually documented the jazz age and early blues scenes. His work elevated Black musicians'...
TikTok’s Add to Music Tool Surpasses 3 Billion Track Saves
TikTok's Add to Music tool reaches 3 billion track saves, driving billions of streams across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Taylor Swift named Global...
Battle of Fredericksburg Influences Black Music and Culture
The Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862 significantly influenced Black music evolution, as enslaved people and Black soldiers used spirituals and songs as resistance....
Rostrum Pacific Secures $150 Million to Expand Music Catalog
Rostrum Pacific secures $150 million from Crayhill Capital to expand its music catalog and strengthen its independent music ecosystem under CEO Benjy Grinberg....
User Listening Habits Spotlighted in Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped 2024 launched December 3rd, revealing users' top songs and artists from January to mid-November. Mixed reactions emerge over AI integration and data accuracy...
L.A. Classical Music Scene: Challenges and Change
The Los Angeles classical music scene faces 2025 challenges including wildfires and leadership changes, with Gustavo Dudamel's departure from LA Phil marking a pivotal transition....
Senate Reconsiders Radio Royalties, Broadcasters Concerned
Senate hearing revives radio royalty debate for first time since 2009, with lawmakers considering whether stations should pay artists for airplay....
Hermes Pan’s Legacy in Dance and Black Music
Hermes Pan, the legendary choreographer who worked with Fred Astaire, played a crucial role in integrating African American dance styles into mainstream entertainment during the...
Spotify Launches Music Video Beta for US Premium Users
Spotify launches music video feature for Premium users in the US and Canada after successful beta testing. Users can seamlessly switch between audio and video...
Hangout Unveils Generative AI Music Tool for User Creativity
Hangout launches Turntable.AI, allowing users to create music from text prompts. The social platform offers free short track generation with major label licensing....
Roxxem and Music League Win at Music Tectonics
Roxxem and Music League won top honors at Music Tectonics' Swimming with Narwhals startup competition. Both music tech startups boast over 1 million users....