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.
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....
Wheatus Frontman on TikTok’s Impact on Music
Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown criticizes TikTok's effect on music, arguing the platform forces artists to prioritize quantity over quality....
MTV Is Alive, But Music Programming Is a Distant Memory
MTV remains operational but has shifted from music-focused programming to reality TV. The network now ranks 49th among linear channels with just 189,000 viewers....
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....
Delaware’s Music Festival Scene Faces Significant Challenges
Delaware's music festival scene faces major challenges with declining attendance and venue closures. Once home to 90,000-person Firefly Festival, the state now struggles to attract...
K-pop’s Shift: Are Idols the Only Future?
K-pop industry insiders are calling for change beyond idol-centric music as 2026 approaches. Critics argue the current system stifles innovation....
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...
The Beatles Rejected by Decca Records in Historic Blunder
On January 1, 1962, Decca Records infamously rejected The Beatles in favor of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. This historic blunder became one of music's...
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....
Turkey’s Regulator Fines Opposition Media Stations
Turkey's media regulator imposed 52 sanctions totaling $2.16 million on opposition TV stations in 2025, while pro-government channels faced no penalties....
JPG Wraps Up His Debut Year with New Single ‘far gone’
Rising artist JPG releases 'far gone,' his third single marking the end of his debut year. The 19-year-old singer-producer from Santa Ana blends pop and...