Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
Pooh Shiesty Attorney Counters Claim of Forced Gucci Mane Contract at Staples With Lyrics Print Defense
Publishers and rights holders must scrutinize every contract allegation in high-stakes rap cases like Pooh Shiesty’s, where a simple Staples visit twists into claims of...
Universal Music Group Gets $64B Takeover Bid
Universal Music Group (UMG), a leading entity in the global music industry, has received a substantial takeover offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square, valued at...
Top 10 Songwriting Teams That Dominated an Era
The history of popular music is substantially a history of songwriting partnerships. The combination of two or more writers with complementary strengths, working with the...
Kobalt Signs Songwriting and Production Duo The Wavys
Kobalt has announced the signing of Los Angeles-based songwriting and production duo The Wavys. The Wavys, composed of Jack Brady and Jordan Roman, are known...
UMG Launches 500M Share Buyback
Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched a share repurchase program of up to 500 million, underscoring the companys confidence in its long term growth prospects...
UMG Launches �500M Share Buyback
Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched a share repurchase program of up to �500 million, underscoring the company�s confidence in its long?term growth prospects and...
X seeks resolution from Cox ruling to end publisher lawsuit
X, an emerging player in the AI music industry, is looking to leverage a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth...
Pophouse Acquires Tina Turner’s Music Catalog & NIL Rights
Pophouse, a prominent music and entertainment company, has acquired the music catalog and name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of the late Tina Turner. This...
Artists Who Lost Millions Without Publishing Rights
The music business has always been complicated, and for artists focused on creating, the business side can feel like a foreign language. Publishing is one...
Artists Who Sold Catalogs Too Early
The catalog acquisition market has become one of the most active sectors in the music industry. Artists ranging from legacy icons to mid-career stars have...
Ty Myers Performs New Songs at Exclusive Event in London
Ty Myers performed new songs from his upcoming album Heavy On The Soul at an exclusive BMI London event. The platinum-selling artist showcased tracks ahead...
Radio Facts Launches Global Music Publishing Directory
Radio Facts launches Global Music Publishing Directory to help songwriters and artists navigate the complex publishing industry. The new resource covers major and independent publishing...
Anjimile Explores Freedom and Transformation in New Music
Anjimile discusses their latest album exploring non-monogamy and personal liberation, reflecting on vocal changes from testosterone therapy since 2018....
Rising Star Scout Speer Lands Sony Publishing Deal
Rising country artist Scout Speer signs major worldwide publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville. The Tennessee native has over 5 million streams....
Essential Reads for Music Lovers and Creatives
Five essential books for music lovers and creatives, featuring insights from David Byrne, Rick Rubin, and Jeff Tweedy on creativity, industry changes, and songwriting....
Sonos AI: Transforming Music Creation
Suno AI generates 7 million songs daily, revolutionizing music creation with CEO Mikey Shulman leading the charge despite copyright concerns from the industry....
Spotify Reports Surge in Global Artist Earnings for 2022
Spotify's annual report reveals artists from 75 countries earned over $500k in streaming royalties in 2022, up from 66 countries previously....
The Rise of AI-Generated Music: Charting a New Era
AI-generated music has emerged as a legitimate force with AI-created songs making their way onto the Billboard Top 100 charts. This technological shift is redefining...
Maren Morris on Country Music’s Political Divide
Country star Maren Morris speaks out against Trump supporters in viral TikTok, addressing the political divide affecting her career and the country music industry....
Global Music Perspectives: Golnar Khosrowshahi
Golnar Khosrowshahi, CEO of Reservoir Media, discusses her vision for global music expansion beyond traditional markets. The company has invested over $1.1 billion in deals...
Travis Bolt: Heartbreak and Redemption in Burning Bridges
Travis Bolt's album 'Burning Bridges' blends blues, country, and rock with powerful themes of heartbreak and redemption. The Texas artist's journey from viral hit 'Never...
Music Sector: Key Appointments and Promotions
Major music companies announce key executive changes including beatBread's new hires, Charlie Puth joining Moises as CMO, and Sony Music Publishing promoting Michael Riggs to...
Thai Hitmaker BOYd Signs Global Deal with Sony Music
Thai hitmaker BOYd KOSIYABONG signs global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Thailand, expanding his celebrated catalog worldwide....
Universal Music Strong Q4 Earnings
Universal Music Group reports impressive Q4 2025 earnings of �3.605 billion, marking 10.6% year-over-year growth driven by streaming and vinyl sales....
South Korea Tackles AI Copyright in Music Industry
South Korea's major music companies including HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG Entertainment unite to form coalition against AI copyright threats. The K-Music Rights Organization demands...
