Spotify Report: Artist Earnings Growth Surge
Spotify's 2025 Loud & Clear report reveals over 13,800 artists earned at least $100,000, with total payouts exceeding $11 billion as the platform addresses criticism.
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2026 MPG Awards Nominees Unveiled in UK Music
The Music Producers Guild unveils nominees for the 2026 MPG Awards, celebrating UK music production talent. Winners announced April 16, 2026 at The Troxy London.
Alex Warren’s Rise Celebrated at iHeartRadio Award
Alex Warren receives the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist Award at the star-studded ceremony hosted by Ludacris. The event features performances by TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En
Foreign Majors Dominate Nigerian Music Streaming
Empire, Sony, and Universal Music Group dominated 68% of Nigeria's streaming in 2025, with Empire leading at 1.2 billion streams through partnerships with local labels.
The Vinyl Renaissance: A New Generation’s Love for Records
Vinyl sales hit 43.6 million units in 2024, marking 18 years of growth as Gen Z fuels the vinyl renaissance with authentic music experiences.
New York Hosts Inaugural Music Investment Summit
David Schulhof's MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF hosts the inaugural Amplify Music Investment Summit in NYC on May 8, featuring Warner Music Group CEO Robert
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
MUSQ: Resilience Through Market Turbulence
MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF demonstrates resilience amid market turbulence, with CEO David Schulhof highlighting music's unique position as a stable investment class that
PRS Sues Steam Over Unlicensed Music
UK music rights organization PRS has filed a lawsuit against Steam's owner Valve Corporation over alleged unlicensed music use since 2003. The legal action affects
Cornelia Murr: Musical Journey & Upcoming Performance
Indie artist Cornelia Murr performs at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg before its closure. Her latest album Run To The Center showcases atmospheric folk reminiscent
Hispanic Radio’s Future: Navigating FCC Changes
The Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 will address major FCC regulatory changes affecting Hispanic broadcasting, including ownership limits and public interest definitions.
Cloud Innovations at Africa’s Radio Convention 2026
The Radio Broadcasters Convention � Africa 2026 in Johannesburg will focus on cloud innovations transforming African radio broadcasting operations and content distribution.
Chilling Incidents in the World of Pop Music
The music industry's darker side includes dangerous fan obsession and violence against artists. Recent incidents like shots fired at Rihanna's home highlight the frightening reality
Exploring the Soundscape: An Interview with The Institutes
Kirk Savage from The Institutes discusses the band's musical journey and Coventry's thriving live music scene. Their latest album showcases sonic evolution.
Tencent Music’s Market Position After Macquarie Rating
Macquarie downgrades Tencent Music Entertainment from Outperform to Neutral despite strong recent returns. The Chinese music streaming giant trades at significant discount to analyst targets.
Cumulus Media Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Cumulus Media files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to eliminate $600 million in debt. The Atlanta-based company operates 394 radio stations across 84 markets nationwide.
Remembering Augie Meyers: A Musical Icon Passes Away at 85
Augie Meyers, legendary musician known for his work with Texas Tornados and Sir Douglas Quintet, has died at 85. The San Antonio-born artist helped shape
Women in Music: Gina Schock’s Go-Go’s Journey
Gina Schock, drummer for The Go-Go's, presents 'A View from the Throne' exhibition in San Francisco, showcasing the band's journey from punk to pop stardom.
Deezer Celebrates Women in Music with New Charts
Deezer expands its Women Chart to six new countries, tracking the 50 most-streamed female artists monthly to combat underrepresentation in music charts.
Tributes for Grime Innovator Dot Rotten
Grime pioneer Dot Rotten has tragically passed away at age 37. The MC and producer, known for hits like 'Overload,' left a lasting impact on
Frank Ski on Returning to Radio at WHUR
Frank Ski returns to radio at WHUR after leaving V103 Atlanta, launching a syndicated afternoon drive show as part of a partnership deal that gives
Adrian Miller on Managing Anderson.Paak
Adrian Miller, CEO of OBE and Anderson.Paak's manager, shares insights on music industry leadership, entrepreneurship, and his journey from radio intern to successful artist manager.
Cynthia Johnson: Urban Promotion Strategy at Columbia
Cynthia Johnson, VP of Urban Promotion at Columbia Records, shares insights on her 20+ year music industry career working with Beyonc� and John Legend.
Independent Hip Hop Station Beats Major Atlanta Rivals
Streetz 94.5's Steve Hegwood beats major Atlanta competitors with independent hip-hop programming. His station succeeded with limited signal against 14 urban competitors through innovative programming
Skip Dillard, WBLS and WLIB OM, on Programming Discipline
Skip Dillard, Operations Manager of legendary NYC stations WBLS and WLIB, shares his programming philosophy and career insights spanning multiple markets and formats.
