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.
Global Trends Highlighted in 2025 Wrapped on Spotify
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals major global music trends including K-Pop's continued expansion, Afrobeats entering mainstream pop and rap, and emerging sounds from Copenhagen's alternative scene....
Josh Ross Celebrates “Single Again” at No. One
BMI celebrated Josh Ross's first chart-topping hit 'Single Again' with a No. 1 party, honoring the CCMA award-winning breakout single from his debut album....
Music Industry Faces 2025 Tariff Challenges
The music industry faces unprecedented challenges in 2025 as Trump administration policies impact production costs through tariffs and immigration enforcement affects artists....
Amazon Music 2025 Delivered Rival to Spotify Wrapped
Amazon Music launches 2025 Delivered, its answer to Spotify Wrapped, offering personalized year-end music recaps with unique features like Alexa insights and shareable festival-themed cards....
Amazon Music’s Festival-Inspired Year-End Recap
Amazon Music launches '2025 Delivered,' a festival-themed year-end recap feature competing with Spotify Wrapped. Users get personalized virtual posters and badges....
Supreme Court Considers Impact of $1B Copyright Case on ISPs
The Supreme Court is reviewing a $1 billion copyright case between Cox Communications and major music labels that could reshape how ISPs handle piracy claims....
Sony Music Publishing Promotes Jeff Smarr to SVP
Sony Music Publishing promotes Jeff Smarr to Senior Vice President, Global Copyright. The 31-year veteran will oversee strategic initiatives and acquisitions....
Warner Music and Suno Partner to Advance AI-Generated Music
Warner Music Group partners with AI platform Suno to create licensed AI-generated music, resolving copyright disputes and setting industry precedent for ethical AI music development...
NAB Welcomes New Media Executives to Board of Directors
The National Association of Broadcasters adds three prominent media executives to its board of directors, including leaders from TelevisaUnivision, NBCUniversal, and Connoisseur Media to strengthen...
Rapper Poorstacy Dies at 26, Leaving Behind a Lasting Legacy
Rapper Poorstacy, known for blending emo rap with punk and metal, died at 26 in Florida following a medical emergency. The rising artist collaborated with...
Apple Music Replay 2025: Your Top Songs & Artists
Apple Music Replay 2025 launched December 2, letting users view their top songs, artists, and listening stats. The feature updates weekly unlike Spotify Wrapped's annual...
Apple Music’s Top Global Songs of 2025
Apple Music reveals its Replay '25 year-end charts with Ros� and Bruno Mars' 'Apt' claiming the top global spot. Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Billie...
Year-End Recaps Return With Spotify, Apple Replay
Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay return for 2024, offering users personalized insights into their top artists, songs, and listening habits. These annual music recaps...
Russell Redeaux & Anthony Tiffith Launch StampX Group
Russell Redeaux and Anthony 'Top Dawg' Tiffith launch StampX Group, a new talent management agency focused on athlete brand development and NIL representation....
Grammy Latin Music Celebration
CBS and the Recording Academy present a star-studded Grammy Celebration of Latin Music special airing Dec. 28, co-hosted by Wilmer Valderrama and Roselyn S�nchez....
David Surnow Discusses Diverse Careers in the Music Industry
Music industry executive David Surnow, President of Solid Music Company and co-founder of Acumen Music, shares insights on diverse career opportunities in music beyond performing....
Music Labels Address AI in Artist Royalties
Jorja Smith's label FAMM pursues royalties from viral AI track 'I Run' by HAVEN., claiming unauthorized voice cloning. Major labels strike AI deals while artists...
Stanford Mandates AI Training for Medical Students
Stanford University mandates AI training for all medical students to prepare future doctors for AI integration in healthcare. The initiative aims to improve diagnostic accuracy...
Saffron Empowers Women & Non-Binary in Music Tech
Saffron, a Bristol-based nonprofit founded by Laura Lewis-Paul, empowers women and non-binary individuals in music tech through education and industry partnerships....
Early December Set for Spotify Wrapped Launch
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is expected to launch December 2-4, with Apple Music Replay and other platform recaps following similar schedules this year....
Supreme Court Reviews $1B Music Piracy Case vs. Cox
The US Supreme Court reviews a $1 billion lawsuit against Cox Communications over music piracy liability. Major labels Sony, Warner, and Universal accuse the ISP...
Robert Kyncl Extends Warner Music CEO Tenure
Robert Kyncl extends his tenure as Warner Music Group CEO with a new deal featuring $10M stock options and performance incentives. Under his leadership, WMG...
Supreme Court Weighs Music Piracy and ISP Liability Issues
Supreme Court reviews Cox Communications case on ISP liability for music piracy, with $1 billion in damages at stake. Decision could reshape how internet providers...
NAB Calls for Deregulation to Support Broadcasters
NAB pushes to overhaul federal ownership restrictions limiting broadcasters to 39% of U.S. households while streaming giants operate globally without caps....
Apple Music Replay 2025: Enhanced Listening Insights
Apple Music Replay 2025 will continue providing users with comprehensive year-end listening insights, tracking habits from February through December....