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.
Lit Sues Sony Music Over Streaming Royalties Dispute
Rock band Lit files $800,000 lawsuit against Sony Music over alleged streaming royalty breaches, claiming they received only 14% instead of proper compensation....
Music Leaders Network: Future Leaders Applications
Music Leaders Network opens applications for September 2026 cohort, supporting women and non-binary professionals in music industry careers across Europe....
Sankofa Awards: Art, Activism & Performances
The inaugural Sankofa.org Social Justice Awards honored Harry Belafonte's legacy with performances by Chuck D, Aloe Blacc, and tributes to activists like Danny Glover and...
United States v. Live Nation: Concert Monopoly Trial
The DOJ's antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster moves to trial, focusing on alleged monopolization of concert venues, promotion, and ticketing markets....
Sony Music Publishing Names Michael Riggs SVP
Sony Music Publishing promotes Michael Riggs to SVP of Licensing and Income Tracking. The 30-year veteran will lead digital royalty operations globally....
Challenges in the German Music Market: 2025 Growth Trends
Germany's music industry saw slowest growth in years with just 2.3% increase to $2.83B in 2025. Streaming rose 3.8% while physical sales dropped 5.9%....
Live Nation Antitrust Trial: Music Industry
Live Nation faces a federal antitrust trial that could break up the Ticketmaster parent company. The DOJ alleges the 2010 merger created an illegal monopoly....
Chicago Music Festivals Job Fair & Vendors
Lollapalooza and Sue�os music festivals host a job fair Wednesday 3-7 p.m. at Malcolm X College, offering seasonal employment and vendor opportunities for Chicago residents....
The Heartbeat of Bellingham: Exploring KUGS Radio’s Legacy
KUGS 89.3 FM, a student-run radio station in Bellingham, has served the community for over 50 years with physical media and local music focus....
Charli XCX’s The Moment: Fame & Artistry
Charli XCX's mockumentary 'The Moment' satirizes fame and artistic integrity following her 'brat' album success. The film explores the pressures of maintaining creative autonomy in...
Trailblazing Women Who Transformed the Live Music Scene
Celebrating trailblazing women who transformed live music, from Sister Rosetta Tharpe's rock foundations to Beyonc�'s cultural spectacles and Taylor Swift's record-breaking tours....
Music Industry’s Role in Sustainability
Universal Music Group's sustainability head reveals how the music industry's cultural influence through artists like Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar can drive environmental change more...
Highlights from Australia’s Music Scene
Australia's live music industry shows promising developments with insurance reforms, government funding renewals, and Melbourne leading with 2,441 venues....
NPR’s Alana Wise Joins Race And Identity Team
Alana Wise, a politics reporter on the Washington desk at NPR, will now join the Race and Identity team on NPR’s National Desk. Before joining...
Tyrese Open to Dating Women 50+ with Notarized Hysterectomy Proof
After being made to pay $600k in child support to his ex-wife by the court, Tyrese wants to let the ladies know that he is...
fajldfkajfsdjfadfjasjfjfafjfjaw...
How New Edition Changed R&B and Earned a Hall of Fame Nod
New Edition receives long-overdue Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination for pioneering the boy band phenomenon and shaping R&B history over nearly 50 years....
Tucker Wetmore’s No. 1 Single Party: A Night to Remember
Tucker Wetmore celebrated his second No. 1 hit '3, 2, 1' at BMI's Nashville office, making him the 14th artist to land first two singles...
Stephanie Ortiz Leads Sony Music Publishing Manila Hub
Sony Music Publishing opens flagship Manila office with Stephanie Ortiz as General Manager. The hub aims to elevate Filipino songwriters globally, featuring artists like Ben&Ben...
Zach King & Stephen Wilson Jr. Spotlight on Audacy
Audacy announces Zach John King and Stephen Wilson Jr. as their newest LAUNCH artists, providing digital and broadcast support for their tracks "Get to Drinkin"...
Apple Music Connect: Tool for Labels & Distributors
Apple Music Connect has been relaunched as a professional toolkit for record labels and distributors, offering pitch tools, promotional features, and marketing coordination....
Winter Music Conference 2026: Miami Dance Scene Ignited
Winter Music Conference 2026 returns to Miami March 24-26 with innovative programming, A&R pop-ups, and cutting-edge audio technology showcases....