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.
TSQ Reports Record Revenue and Dividend
Townsquare Media reports record revenue and EBITDA for 2022, with digital now exceeding radio revenue. The company announces its first quarterly dividend of $0.1875 per...
Veritone Reports Strong Quarterly Growth
Veritone reports strong quarterly growth as Audacy expands use of Veritone Attribute for enhanced radio advertising analytics and campaign optimization....
SXSW Innovation Award finalist SURF Music launches in US
SURF Music, a B2B platform connecting creators with music buyers, has been named a SXSW Innovation Award finalist. The global marketplace launches in the US...
Kevin Ross Attends Uptown/Lexus Honors
Radio Facts founder Kevin Ross attended the star-studded Uptown Hollywood Honors/Lexus Comedy Awards, celebrating Black comedians alongside Kym Whitley, Cedric The Entertainer, and Deon Cole....
SoundExchange Appoints Aaron Harrison to Board of Directors
SoundExchange appoints Aaron Harrison, Universal Music Group's SVP of Business and Legal Affairs, to its Board of Directors. Harrison brings nearly two decades of music...
Lifetime and A&E to Simulcast TLC Forever Doc on June 3
Lifetime and A&E will simulcast TLC Forever, a two-hour documentary about the legendary R&B group, on June 3rd at 8pm. T-Boz and Chilli share their...
Larry Williams Jr. Named Executive Director of Black Men Vote
Larry Williams Jr. has been appointed Executive Director of Black Men Vote, leading their mission to register one million Black men by 2024....
Salt-N-Pepa Share Behind-the-Scenes Insights on Shoop Video
Salt-N-Pepa reveal exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from their iconic 'Shoop' music video in Vevo Footnotes, sharing creative insights and personal moments....
VSiN College Hoops: Comprehensive Wagering Coverage
VSiN announces comprehensive March Madness coverage featuring betting experts, real-time odds analysis, and special programming from Selection Sunday through the championship game....
Mary J. Blige Announces Strength of a Woman Fest 2
Mary J. Blige announces the second annual Strength of a Woman Festival in Atlanta, May 11-14, 2023, featuring Lauryn Hill, Summer Walker, and more artists...
Tori Kelly Signs to Epic Records, Announces New Single
Grammy-winning R&B artist Tori Kelly signs to Epic Records and announces new single 'missin u' dropping March 17, 2023. This marks her first solo release...
Women Behind The Mic Hosts Career Master Class at The Apollo
Women Behind The Mic hosts career master class at Apollo Theater for 1,200 NYC students. The organization highlights female executives who shaped Hip Hop culture....
Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (PICS)
Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame inducted Andrew Young, Danny Glover, and Dr. Bobby Jones in its 2023 ceremony. The event honored leaders in...
WKML-FM Studio in Fayetteville Honors Danny Highsmith
WKML-FM in Fayetteville officially named their broadcast studio after retired Regional VP Danny Highsmith, who served Beasley Media Group for 51 years....
LIBIANCA Taps AYRA STARR & OMAH LAY for PEOPLE Remix
Libianca teams up with Ayra Starr and Omah Lay for a remix of her viral hit 'People.' The track has over 110 million streams and...
Spencer releases sophomore album adultSW!M
Queens rapper deem spencer releases his sophomore album adultSW!M featuring Orion Sun, MAVI, and DRAM. The 12-track project explores vulnerability and growth....
Lojay Releases “Gangster Romantic” EP
Nigerian artist Lojay releases his highly anticipated 7-track EP 'Gangster Romantic' featuring hits like 'MOTO' and 'CANADA' with over 4 million streams....
STELLAR AWARD WINNER JAMES FORTUNE COLLABORATES
Stellar Award winner James Fortune teams up with R&B star Monica for new gospel single 'Trusting God,' their first collaboration since Grammy-nominated 'Hold On.'...
MIKE DIMES RELEASES “HEAVY METAL” SINGLE
Rising San Antonio rapper Mike Dimes releases new single 'Heavy Metal,' the first track from his upcoming debut album. The buzzing artist has amassed hundreds...
BIA Releases New Single SIXTEEN Before Rolling Loud
BIA releases hard-hitting new single 'SIXTEEN' via Epic Records ahead of her Rolling Loud California performance. The emotionally charged track showcases her Boston come-up story....
YVNGXCHRIS RISES WITH TOUGH WALK FEATURING TANA
Virginia rapper yvngxchris releases "Walk" featuring TANA, a flex-heavy banger with trippy music video. The collaboration showcases chemistry between two rising stars....
POLARIS Partners with Allen Media Group to Support HBCUs
POLARIS partners with Byron Allen's HBCU GO to create music and culture content, including Hip Hop's 50th anniversary coverage. Sway Calloway joins as co-founder....
BROCCOLI CITY ANNOUNCES 2023 BROCCOLI CITY FESTIVAL
Broccoli City Festival returns to Washington DC's RFK Stadium July 15-16, 2023, featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, and more artists....
Twin Cities-based music service wins national award
Carbon Sound, a Twin Cities-based music streaming service celebrating Black musical expression, won a bronze Anthem Award for diversity and inclusion work....
Urban One: DJ Kyle Santillion Joins “The Morning Hustle”
DJ Kyle Santillion joins Urban One's nationally syndicated morning show The Morning Hustle after seven years hosting Chicago Morning Takeover....