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.
YouTube Ends Billboard Partnership, Shaking Music Industry
YouTube ends its long-standing partnership with Billboard, removing its streaming data from chart calculations starting January 2026. This major industry shift could significantly impact artist...
Penthouse’s Role in Black Music (1960s-70s)
Penthouse magazine played a pivotal role in elevating Black music during the 1960s-70s by featuring interviews and articles about artists like James Brown and Aretha...
1894: A Pivotal Year in the Evolution of Black Music History
1894 marked a pivotal year in Black music history as African musical traditions merged with European forms, laying groundwork for blues and jazz....
Business Scrutiny Surrounds Spotify Wrapped Campaign
Spotify Wrapped faces business scrutiny over CEO's $700M defense tech investment, AI music threatening artist revenue, and controversial ICE recruitment ads sparking user backlash....
Pharrell, Brandy, Kirk Franklin Receive Music Honors
Pharrell Williams, Brandy, and Kirk Franklin will receive prestigious honors at the 2026 Recording Academy Honors on January 29, recognizing their contributions to music....
The Weeknd’s Rise: From Underground Sensation to Global Icon
The Weeknd secured a groundbreaking $1 billion partnership with Lyric Capital for his catalog while maintaining creative control and ownership rights....
Landslide in Malaysia: Music & Community Resilience
The 2022 Batang Kali landslide in Malaysia that killed 31 people highlights how music serves as healing and community resilience, reflecting Black musical traditions of...
GM Launches Apple Music in 2025, Phases Out CarPlay
GM launches native Apple Music in 2025+ Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles while phasing out CarPlay. Free streaming included for 8 years with Dolby Atmos in...
Teyana Taylor Transitions from Music to Acting in Bold Move
Teyana Taylor opens up about retiring from music to pursue acting, landing a Golden Globe nomination for her role in One Battle After Another alongside...
Manhattan Real Estate Recovery Signs Amid Uncertainty
Manhattan's real estate market shows signs of recovery with tightening office demand and retail comeback, but skepticism remains about true benefits for average tenants amid...
Kevin’s Eleven: 2026 Intergrations (video)
Kevin's Eleven presents 2026 tech predictions showing AI quietly taking over routine work while cars, homes, and healthcare become smarter and more automated....
Widespread Outage Disrupts Spotify Service Access
Spotify experienced widespread service disruption affecting thousands of users unable to access music and podcasts. Reports peaked at 32,000 on Downdetector before gradually declining....
Xperi Unveils In-Car Radio Audience Insights Platform
Xperi launches world's first comprehensive in-car radio audience insights platform, tracking data from 6 million vehicles across 250 markets daily....
KCBS Radio’s Fight for Integrity Under Trump Pressure
KCBS-AM faced FCC investigation after reporting on immigration agents, leading to suppressed political content and staff demotions under Trump administration pressure....
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...
Gene Simmons Advocates for A.I. Regulation in Music Industry
KISS frontman Gene Simmons testified before Senate advocating for AI regulation in music and supporting the American Music Fairness Act for artist compensation....
Mike Arturi: Drumming Insights & Life Lessons
Mike Arturi, drummer of the Lovin' Spoonful, shared drumming insights and life lessons with Red Wing High School students, emphasizing music education and trusting personal...
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...
Alabama’s Tax Incentives Boost Music Scene
Alabama expands entertainment tax incentives to include music production with $22 million annual cap. The program attracts songwriters to record in Alabama, particularly in legendary...
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....
So, Is Residential Real Estate Really Balanced Now?
Today's real estate market is labeled 'balanced,' but prices remain stubbornly high and unaffordable for many buyers despite slight inventory increases....
Streaming Services Lose Ground to Offline Libraries
Music fans are building offline libraries as streaming services face criticism for disappearing songs and internet dependency issues. Platforms like Bandcamp offer true music ownership...
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...
Gene Simmons Warns of Unregulated A.I. in Music
KISS frontman Gene Simmons warns about unregulated AI in music, citing concerns over fake artists and copyright ownership. He calls for federal legislation to control...
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...