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.
Motion Picture Sound Editors 2025 Board Election Results
Motion Picture Sound Editors announces 2025 board results with David Barber re-elected as President. Korey Pereira becomes interim VP after Eric Marks steps down....
Spotify Adds Music Videos for Premium US & Canada
Spotify launches music videos for Premium subscribers in the US and Canada, featuring artists like Ariana Grande. Users are 34% more likely to re-stream tracks...
Local Critic Spotlights Hidden Talent in Western MA
Music critic Danton champions underrated artists in Western Massachusetts through his newsletter Freak Scene, spotlighting local talent in the Pioneer Valley's underground scene....
Premium Music Videos Roll Out Across Spotify U.S.
Spotify launches music videos for Premium subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, featuring artists like Ariana Grande and BABYMONSTER to compete with YouTube....
Q3 Report Shows Growth in Audio Advertising Revenue
Q3 report reveals significant growth in audio advertising revenue, marking the strongest performance since early 2022 post-COVID recovery....
Tuned Global Extends Twist Partnership Across MENA
Tuned Global extends its partnership with e& for three years to expand Twist Music streaming service across UAE and Saudi Arabia. The platform has 3M+...
1969: A Transformative Year in Black Music
1969 marked a pivotal year in Black music history as funk, soul, and early hip-hop gained mainstream recognition. Artists like James Brown, Sly and the...
Stingray Music Channels Launch on Amazon Prime Video Free
Stingray launches five free music channels on Amazon Prime Video in the US, expanding access to curated music content across multiple streaming platforms....
Reservoir Media Partners with Skatta Burrell on Jamaica
Reservoir Media partners with producer Skatta Burrell and Abood Music to elevate Jamaican reggae and dancehall artists globally through catalog acquisitions and artist development....
Apollo 17 Launch Inspired Black Music’s Cosmic Themes
Apollo 17's 1972 launch and iconic Blue Marble photo inspired cosmic themes in Black music, influencing artists like Stevie Wonder, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Sun Ra during...
Your Story: Dawn of Television in Music Broadcasting
In 1930, W1XAV Boston aired the first live music performance on television featuring CBS's The Fox Trappers orchestra, marking a pivotal moment for Black music...
Gene Simmons Discusses Music Industry Changes and Artist Pay
KISS frontman Gene Simmons will testify before Senate on December 9 about the American Music Fairness Act, which would require radio stations to pay performers...
Mental Health Awareness Grows in Music Industry
Mental health awareness grows in the music industry as artists like Chappell Roan and Ariana Grande prioritize well-being. UK therapist establishes Music Industry Therapist Collective....
Tax Rates Threaten British Music Industry
High tax rates are threatening the sustainability of the British music industry, with members of Dire Straits and The Who voicing concerns about financial burdens...
Vinyl Records Experience Resurgence Amid Streaming Dominance
Vinyl records are making a comeback as music lovers seek tangible ownership and authentic sound quality amid streaming's dominance. Despite representing only 8% of U.S....
Nashville’s Music Scene Goes Beyond Country
Nashville's music scene is evolving beyond its country roots, embracing R&B, hip-hop, rock, and pop. The city now attracts diverse artists from Beyonc� to Jack...
�Listening Age� Feature Debuts in 2025 Wrapped
Spotify's 2025 Wrapped introduces 'listening age' feature that reveals users' musical preferences age. Bad Bunny tops global streams with 19.8 billion....
Zach Bryan’s New Song Sparks Country Music Politics Debate
Zach Bryan's new song "Bad News" sparks political debate, with critics calling lyrics anti-ICE. The controversy highlights country music's complex political evolution from progressive roots...
Recent Key Hires and Changes in the Music Industry
Major music industry leadership changes include Chris Granger's permanent CEO appointment at OVG and significant promotions across Warner Music, Atlantic Records, and iHeartMedia's Power 105.1....
AI-Generated Songs Make Debut on Country Digital Sales Chart
AI-generated songs debut on Country Digital Song Sales chart, with Breaking Rust's 'Walk My Walk' reaching #1 after selling 3,000 copies, marking a shift in...
Ubbo Emmius and Black Music’s Evolution
Dutch historian Ubbo Emmius's 16th-century work laid groundwork for understanding cultural exchanges that shaped Black music evolution. His historical narratives influenced later scholars documenting African...
Nicolas Cleynaerts’ Linguistic Legacy in Black Music
Nicolas Cleynaerts' 1495 linguistic work laid groundwork for documenting Black musical traditions. His Renaissance scholarship influenced how blues, jazz, and hip-hop were preserved through written...
John Rich Leaves Country Music Industry
John Rich openly distances himself from country music industry after years of success with Big & Rich. He critiques industry practices and shifts toward gospel-influenced...
Exclusion Tool Added to Personalize Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped now includes an exclusion feature allowing users to remove unwanted songs from their Taste Profile, perfect for families sharing accounts....
Beatdapp Launches Anti-Fraud Music Software
Beatdapp launches Trust & Safety Operating System to combat fraud in digital music streaming. The Vancouver-based company secured $17M funding after analyzing 2 trillion streams...