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.
Cindy Blackman Santana Announces Solo Jazz Tour
Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana announces solo jazz tour with her band, hitting Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, and NYC. The acclaimed musician will perform intimate shows featuring...
UMG Invests in Mavin Global for Afrobeats Expansion
Universal Music Group announces strategic majority investment in Mavin Global, the iconic Afrobeats label founded by Don Jazzy. The partnership aims to expand global reach...
MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST RUSS DROPS NEW SONG “IN THE DIRT”
Multi-platinum artist Russ releases new song 'In The Dirt,' a self-produced track about overcoming negative patterns and thoughts....
Odetta Hartman Shares New Single �Winter Constellations�
New York singer-songwriter Odetta Hartman releases 'Winter Constellations,' the latest single from her upcoming album swansongs out March 22....
Tanya Nolan’s “Honey” Premieres on Times Square Billboard
R&B artist Tanya Nolan premieres new single 'HONEY' featuring Times Square billboard celebration. The track, co-written with Raheem DeVaughn, blends passion and soul for chart...
Brother Ali Releases New Song & Animated Short
Brother Ali releases new song and animated short for 'Ottomans,' introducing his multimedia project Love & Service featuring 13 songs and 40-minute film....
NOLA AD� IS SPREADING THE LOVE THIS MONTH
AfroSoul artist Nola Ad� releases energetic lyric video for "Love Me" from her Royal Deluxe album, while making waves with Bose headphones ad....
NAB Announces 2024 Crystal Radio Award Finalists
The National Association of Broadcasters announced 2024 Crystal Radio Award finalists, honoring outstanding community service by radio stations since 1987....
Wyatt Ellis Signs With WME Following Debut Album Release
14-year-old bluegrass prodigy Wyatt Ellis signs with WME following his debut album Happy Valley release. The young artist has performed at Grand Ole Opry three...
So So Def Recordings Signs Deal with Create Music Group
So So Def Recordings signs multi-year deal with Create Music Group, bringing Jermaine Dupri's legendary label and catalog under new partnership for future releases....
Universal Music Philippines Relaunches EMI Records
Universal Music Philippines relaunches EMI Records with a roster including Dionela, Hale, and The Voice Kids winners. The iconic label returns to nurture Filipino talent...
US Copyright Office Reviews MLC and DLC Designations
The US Copyright Office begins its first periodic review of the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee Coordinator designations, five years after the Music Modernization...
SZA TO PERFORM AT THE GRAMMYS(R)
SZA leads the 2024 Grammy nominations with nine nods and will perform at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Her album SOS earned nominations for Album...
Musicians On Call Announces Key Promotions
Musicians On Call announces key promotions including Nicole Rivera to VP of Programs and Sara Kolodziejczak to VP of Development. The nonprofit brings music to...
SKY Sport Deutschland Technical Overhaul with Lawo
SKY Sport Deutschland implements major technical upgrade with twelve IP-native Lawo diamond broadcast mixing consoles to optimize sports coverage workflows....
MAGIC!: Giants of Reggae-Fusion Sign with ONErpm
Canadian reggae-fusion band MAGIC!, known for hit 'Rude', signs with ONErpm and releases new single 'Good Feeling About You' from upcoming album....
The Creator Economy Takes Center Stage at the 2024 NAB Show
The 2024 NAB Show debuts Creator Lab, featuring interactive exhibits and expert panels for the $250 billion creator economy industry....
PRS for Music celebrated as Top Employer in UK
PRS for Music has been certified as a Top Employer 2024 by the Top Employer Institute, recognizing the music collective's excellence in HR practices and...
Universal Music Division Braces for Significant Layoffs
Universal Music Group announces significant layoffs affecting hundreds of employees, with the recorded music division facing the largest impact as part of strategic restructuring....
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RIAA APPLAUDS LANDMARK NO AI FRAUD ACT
The RIAA supports new bipartisan No AI FRAUD Act legislation aimed at combating AI deepfakes and unauthorized voice clones in music....
Lynks Announces Debut Album, Shares Lead Single & Video
Lynks announces debut album ABOMINATION due April 12th on Heavenly Recordings, sharing lead single CPR with video exploring modern queer culture themes....
Stevie Spring CBE appointed Chair of PRS for Music Board
Stevie Spring CBE has been appointed as the new Chair of PRS for Music Board, succeeding Stephen Davidson who held the role since 2014....
ONEREPUBLIC RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD
OneRepublic receives SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for 'Counting Stars' being one of the most streamed songs in the organization's 20-year history....
Jo Koy’s Golden Globes Debut: A Night of Hits and Misses
Jo Koy reflects on his challenging 2024 Golden Globes hosting debut, addressing criticism of his monologue and the difficulties of short preparation time....