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.
Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration
Times Square's New Year's Eve 2026 celebration features star-studded lineup including TODAY show hosts and Olympic athletes. NBC special begins 10:30 PM ET with free...
Independent Artists Rise as Industry Embraces Authenticity
The music industry pivots toward authenticity as independent artists now account for over half of major platform streams. Artists prioritize human connection over AI, embracing...
Nashville’s Star-Studded New Year’s Bash Tonight
CBS airs Nashville's Big Bash tonight featuring Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman. The five-hour New Year's Eve special starts at 8 p.m. ET....
Music Industry Embraces Authenticity and Connection in 2026
The 2026 music industry embraces authenticity over AI, with independent artists now accounting for 50% of streams and a focus on genuine human connection....
New Year’s Eve 2026: Live Performances
Times Square celebrates New Year's Eve 2026 with live performances and America's 250th anniversary kickoff. NBC's special features TODAY hosts and music stars....
JPG Wraps Up His Debut Year with New Release ‘far gone’
19-year-old artist JPG closes his debut year with new single 'far gone,' a 2-minute ambient R&B track showcasing smooth vocals and heartache themes....
RT�K Issues 52 Fines to Opposition TV Stations in 2025
Turkey's RT�K issued 52 fines totaling $2.16 million to opposition TV stations in 2025 while pro-government outlets faced no penalties. The crackdown highlights deteriorating press...
Nashville’s Big Bash: New Year’s Eve Special Unveiled
Nashville's Big Bash New Year's Eve special airs December 31 on CBS, featuring hosts Bert Kreischer and HARDY with performances by Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson,...
Denver Artists Transform Music Scene with Fresh Talent
Five standout local artists are transforming Denver's music scene in 2026, from bluegrass band Clay Street Unit to punk-folk act Horse Bitch....
Experts Share Insights on Music Industry Trends for 2026
Music industry experts predict major shifts for 2026, including Afrobeats breaking into US charts and AI democratizing music creation. New trends include fan audio modification,...
Music Industry Transformed by Social Media
TikTok's 2 billion users are transforming how artists like Doja Cat and Doechii launch careers. Genre-blending and electronic production are reshaping music....
High Desert’s Music Scene Flourishes Amidst 2025 Turmoil
The High Desert music scene emerges as a creative beacon in 2025, with local artists crafting authentic sounds across indie rock, folk, and electronic genres....
MTV Closes Global Music Channels, Shifts to Reality TV
MTV is shutting down its global music channels including MTV Music, MTV 80s, and MTV 90s by 2026, pivoting to reality TV and pop culture...
UK Music Market Grows for 11th Year, Driven by Local Talent
The UK music market achieved its 11th consecutive year of growth in 2025, driven by breakout British artists like Lola Young and Olivia Dean. Streaming...
RTUK’s Heavy Hand: The New Face of Media Control in Turkey
Turkey's RTUK issued 99 sanctions totaling 146.7 million lira in 2025, targeting critical news outlets and expanding control over digital platforms in unprecedented media crackdown....
Raphael Kaplinsky’s Influence on South African Music in 1946
Raphael Kaplinsky's 1946 academic work on development influenced South African music by highlighting socio-economic factors affecting artistic creation during apartheid's rise....
Taipei 101: A Symbol of Cultural Exchange and Black Music
Taipei 101's 2004 opening coincided with hip-hop and R&B's global expansion, fostering cultural exchange as Asian artists incorporated Black music elements....
The Weeknd Becomes First Artist with 30 Songs Over 1 Billion
The Weeknd makes history as the first artist with 30 songs surpassing 1 billion streams each on Spotify. His track 'Die For You' secured this...
Denver’s Music Scene Set to Shine with Rising Local Talent
Denver's music scene is set to explode in 2026 with rising local talent including Future Garden agency artists, bluegrass band Clay Street Unit, and punk-folk...
Music Industry Shifts as Social Media Shapes Discovery
Social media platforms like TikTok are revolutionizing how artists gain fame, with genre-blending becoming the new norm. The music industry's transformation continues as technology reshapes...
Wolf Parade’s Streaming Surge Linked to Crave Series Success
Wolf Parade's streaming numbers are soaring thanks to the success of Crave's hit series 'Heated Rivalry.' The show is boosting streams for multiple Canadian artists....
Music Industry Experts Share Bold Predictions for 2026
Music industry experts predict major shifts by 2026, including African artists breaking U.S. charts and democratized music creation through AI tools....
Music Industry Faces Streaming Laws and AI Challenges
The music industry faces major challenges in 2026 from streaming regulations, AI disruption, and label layoffs. Canada's Online Streaming Act requires platforms to contribute 5%...
Music Industry Remembers Influential Figures Who Shaped 2025
The music industry remembers influential figures who passed away in 2025, from talent managers to iconic artists across R&B, rock, and jazz genres....
Toby Gad Warns Against AI in Music Creation
Grammy-nominated producer Toby Gad warns against AI writing entire songs, calling it detrimental to music industry. Over 10,500 artists petition against unlicensed AI use....