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.
Black Promoters Collective & Pabst Theater Showcase Urban Talent
Black Promoters Collective partners with Pabst Theater Group to exclusively produce urban music events across Milwaukee venues including The Riverside Theater and Pabst Theater....
RED ONE Cast at Top of the Rock
Amazon MGM Studios' RED ONE made history as the first cast to take over Top of the Rock's SKYLIFT at Rockefeller Center. Stars Dwayne Johnson...
Rub�n Blades Partners with Virgin Music for Global Expansion
Salsa icon Rub�n Blades partners with Virgin Music Group for global expansion, marking the next phase of his five-decade career. The collaboration aims to introduce...
Omesh Somaru Named VP/GM of CMG-TV Jacksonville
Omesh Somaru has been named VP and General Manager of Cox Media Group's Jacksonville TV stations, effective January 1. The 25-year industry veteran will lead...
Songwriters Hall of Fame 2025 Nominees Announced
The Songwriters Hall of Fame announces 2025 nominees including Eminem, Janet Jackson, George Clinton, and other legendary artists. Voting closes December 22, 2024....
Beyonc� Makes History with 11 GRAMMY Nominations
Beyonc� leads the 67th Grammy Awards with 11 nominations for Cowboy Carter, becoming the most nominated artist in Grammy history with 99 total nominations....
Ubisoft Renews Global Publishing Partnership with BMG
Ubisoft Entertainment renews its global publishing partnership with BMG, continuing collaboration on music for major franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry....
The Penguin: Giacchino Finale Music Debuts
HBO's The Penguin soundtrack by composer Mick Giacchino debuts with the series finale. The score connects to The Batman while establishing its own chaotic identity....
Virgin Music & Bushiroad Expand Global Reach
Virgin Music Group partners with Tokyo-based Bushiroad Music to expand global distribution of Japanese anime content, including popular BanG Dream! series music....
Beyonc� Leads the 67th GRAMMY Awards: Nominations Announced
Beyonc� leads the 67th Grammy Awards with 11 nominations. Other top nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift with multiple nods each....
Sarah Kinsley in Final Struck a Chord Episode
Sarah Kinsley was featured in the final episode of BMI's Struck a Chord series, discussing her Escaper tour and how her music helps fans navigate...
TSQ Announces Q3 Results
Townsquare Media reports Q3 2024 results showing return to revenue growth driven by digital advertising gains and political revenue despite industry challenges....
Dionne Warwick Remembers Mentor Quincy Jones
Grammy legend Dionne Warwick pays tribute to her mentor Quincy Jones, calling him a dear friend whose presence will continue through musical talents he produced....
Streetz Launches in New Orleans
Streetz 100.3 launches in New Orleans featuring hip hop and R&B with Yung Joc hosting mornings. The station highlights artists like Drake, Lil Wayne, and...
Soundstripe Partners to Improve Lice Prevention
Soundstripe partners with Orfium, Tuned Global, Music Reports, and Cyanite to create the music industry's most robust click-to-license platform, launching spring 2025....
Sony Music Publishing Promotes Racheal Conte to VP
Sony Music Publishing promotes Racheal Conte to VP of Sample Clearance, where she'll lead the US team and modernize sampling strategies for iconic catalogs....
RMLC Wins Against SESAC’s Proposed Fee Hike
RMLC wins ruling against SESAC's proposed fee doubling, securing modest rate increase to 0.2824% for 2023-2026 license period, representing major victory for radio stations....
Cavetown: Indie Pop Artist and YouTube Sensation
Cavetown, the indie pop project of British artist Robin Skinner, rose from bedroom recordings to YouTube stardom with over 2 million subscribers and deeply personal...
Macy Gray: Soulful Singer with a Unique Voice
Macy Gray has sold 25 million albums worldwide over 20+ years with her distinctive raspy voice. Her debut hit "I Try" earned a Grammy and...
Taye Diggs: Actor & Singer Worth $16M
Taye Diggs has built a $16 million net worth through his acclaimed career in acting, singing, and Broadway. Known for roles in Rent, Private Practice,...
Sony Music Publishing Signs Sadie Bass Deal
Sony Music Publishing Nashville partners with One4 Entertainment to sign breakthrough singer-songwriter Sadie Bass to a global publishing deal. New music is set for early...
Whitney Houston’s ‘Durban Live’ drops Nov 8
Whitney Houston's first live concert album 'Durban Live' releases November 8, featuring her historic 1994 South Africa performance. The album includes greatest hits like 'I...
SoundExchange Becomes First SCAPR Non-Member to Issue IPNs
SoundExchange becomes the first non-member organization to issue international performer numbers through SCAPR partnership, improving global music royalty tracking for 700,000+ creators....
Brent Jones to Headline 2024 Taste of Soul Festival in LA
Grammy winner Brent Jones headlines the 2024 Taste of Soul Festival in LA on Oct 19th with Eric Benet and Andra Day. The free street...
Smokey Robinson: Motown Legend & Soul Icon
Smokey Robinson shaped Motown's sound as founder of The Miracles and solo artist. His songwriting genius created hits like 'Shop Around' and launched the Quiet...