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.
What If Lauryn Hill’s Miseducation Was an LLC?
Former Columbia Records executive James Andrews proposes revolutionary idea: what if classic albums like The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill operated as LLCs, allowing fans to...
Oklahoma’s Talent Shines at SXSW 2026
Oklahoma showcases diverse talent at SXSW 2026's 40th anniversary festival, featuring film premieres and Native American filmmakers from March 12-18....
Sonos AI: Transforming Music Creation
Suno AI generates 7 million songs daily, revolutionizing music creation with CEO Mikey Shulman leading the charge despite copyright concerns from the industry....
Apple Music & TikTok Partner for Better Music
Apple Music partners with TikTok to enable full song playback directly within the social media platform. Users can now tap 'Play Full Song' to hear...
Spotify Reports Surge in Global Artist Earnings for 2022
Spotify's annual report reveals artists from 75 countries earned over $500k in streaming royalties in 2022, up from 66 countries previously....
Spotify Report: Artist Earnings Growth Surge
Spotify's 2025 Loud & Clear report reveals over 13,800 artists earned at least $100,000, with total payouts exceeding $11 billion as the platform addresses criticism....
2026 MPG Awards Nominees Unveiled in UK Music
The Music Producers Guild unveils nominees for the 2026 MPG Awards, celebrating UK music production talent. Winners announced April 16, 2026 at The Troxy London....
Apple Integrates Shazam with ChatGPT for Music Recognition
Apple integrates Shazam with ChatGPT, allowing users to identify songs directly in the chat app using simple prompts like 'Shazam, what's playing?'...
The Vinyl Renaissance: A New Generation’s Love for Records
Vinyl sales hit 43.6 million units in 2024, marking 18 years of growth as Gen Z fuels the vinyl renaissance with authentic music experiences....
The Rise of AI-Generated Music: Charting a New Era
AI-generated music has emerged as a legitimate force with AI-created songs making their way onto the Billboard Top 100 charts. This technological shift is redefining...
Queensland Music Awards 2026 Set for Gold Coast Debut
The Queensland Music Awards relocate to Gold Coast's Miami Marketta for 2026, marking the first time the ceremony leaves Brisbane after 2025 political controversy....
MUSQ: Resilience Through Market Turbulence
MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF demonstrates resilience amid market turbulence, with CEO David Schulhof highlighting music's unique position as a stable investment class that...
PRS Sues Steam Over Unlicensed Music
UK music rights organization PRS has filed a lawsuit against Steam's owner Valve Corporation over alleged unlicensed music use since 2003. The legal action affects...
Chilling Incidents in the World of Pop Music
The music industry's darker side includes dangerous fan obsession and violence against artists. Recent incidents like shots fired at Rihanna's home highlight the frightening reality...
Tencent Music’s Market Position After Macquarie Rating
Macquarie downgrades Tencent Music Entertainment from Outperform to Neutral despite strong recent returns. The Chinese music streaming giant trades at significant discount to analyst targets....
Deezer Celebrates Women in Music with New Charts
Deezer expands its Women Chart to six new countries, tracking the 50 most-streamed female artists monthly to combat underrepresentation in music charts....
Tributes for Grime Innovator Dot Rotten
Grime pioneer Dot Rotten has tragically passed away at age 37. The MC and producer, known for hits like 'Overload,' left a lasting impact on...
Melanie Fiona on Music and Industry Perspective
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Melanie Fiona discusses her album 'The MF Life,' creative process, and how life imitates art in relationships....
Johnny Gill on Career Evolution and Longevity Part 2
Johnny Gill discusses his career evolution, childhood crushes, and what it takes to be an amazing performer in part 2 of his exclusive interview....
Eric Benet on Longevity in R&B
Eric Benet discusses his musical evolution, launching Jordan House Records, and advice for his daughter's music career in this exclusive Radio Facts interview....
Gregory Porter on Career Growth and Grammy Recognition
Jazz musician Gregory Porter discusses his Grammy nomination for 'Real Good Hands' in the R&B category alongside Beyonce and Anita Baker. He reflects on career...
Marvin Sapp on Gospel Music and Media Leadership
Bishop Marvin Sapp discusses his new album 'Close' and balancing multiple ventures including a syndicated radio show in 30 markets while prioritizing fatherhood....
Sybil Wilkes on Career Moves and Working with Tom Joyner
Sybil Wilkes discusses her new radio project after 25 years with the Tom Joyner Morning Show. She reveals plans for voter registration advocacy and supporting...
Skip Dillard, WBLS and WLIB OM, on Programming Discipline
Skip Dillard, Operations Manager of legendary NYC stations WBLS and WLIB, shares his programming philosophy and career insights spanning multiple markets and formats....
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on Prince and Career Legacy
Legendary production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis discuss their iconic career spanning 30+ years, from working with Prince to producing hits for Janet Jackson...