Vertical Video Shifts Power Dynamics in Music Industry A&R
Vertical video has fundamentally shifted music industry power dynamics, allowing artists to test ideas directly with audiences without needing radio or label approval first....
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Big Yellow Dog Music Joins Sony in Major Nashville Deal
Sony Music Publishing Nashville acquires Big Yellow Dog Music, the influential independent publisher behind hits like Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass' and Maren Morris'...
Auto Insurance Ads Surge on Cable as Brands Compete
Auto insurance companies are dramatically increasing their cable TV ad spending, with one brand securing the top spot for most aired ads. The competitive surge...
Gene Whitney Named General Counsel at HYBE AMERICA
HYBE AMERICA appoints Gene Whitney as General Counsel, bringing 20+ years of music, tech, and media experience from Riot Games, Amazon Music, and Meta....
Missing Artist: Tompall Glaser Erased
Tompall Glaser's contributions to the legendary country album 'Wanted: The Outlaws' have been removed from streaming services, sparking outrage from fans and fellow artists ahead...
AI Transforms Music Creation for Everyone
AI song makers are revolutionizing music creation, allowing anyone to create complete tracks in minutes without expensive equipment or studio training....
ICMP Expands Leadership with New APAC and Metrics Roles
ICMP appoints John Reston as chair of Industry Metrics Expert Group and Damian Rinaldi as APAC regional chair. New leadership aims to advance industry standards....
October London on Snoop Dogg, Death Row, and Album Creation
October London discusses his role as flagship R&B artist for Death Row Records under Snoop Dogg, creative freedom, and how he freestyled his entire album...
Dawan Hopson Grows Entertainment with Kentucky Boy LLC
Dawan 'Kentucky Boy' Hopson establishes himself as a major entertainment industry player through Kentucky Boy Entertainment LLC. His boutique conglomerate focuses on artist development, equity...
Maren Morris Reflects on Challenges in Country Music Journey
Grammy-winning Maren Morris opens up about her decade-long country music journey, discussing industry challenges and political divisions since 2016....
Dixon v. Reid Sexual Assault Trial Next Week
Music executive Drew Dixon faces L.A. Reid in Manhattan federal court next week over sexual assault allegations from her time at Arista Records in 2000....
How2Listen Gets $90K Grant for PNW Music
How2Listen nonprofit secures $90,000 grant from 4Culture to support Pacific Northwest independent musicians with studio funding and performance opportunities....
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Soundtrack Expansion
Nintendo Music app adds Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance soundtrack from the classic GameCube game. Available on iOS and Android for Switch Online members....
Venezuelan Music Scene Amid Political Crisis
Venezuela's music industry faces decline due to political unrest and economic crisis, despite strong local talent. Industry leaders remain cautiously optimistic about revival....
Stacie Orrico Sues Former Manager for Alleged Sexual Abuse
Christian singer Stacie Orrico filed a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by former manager Britt Ham when she was a minor between 2000-2003. The suit also...
Bill Graham’s 95th Birthday Music Legacy
Celebrating what would have been Bill Graham's 95th birthday, reflecting on the legendary promoter's monumental impact on live music and the San Francisco scene....
AI’s Role in Music Production Sparks Debate Among Experts
Industry experts debate AI's growing role in music creation as platforms like Suno enable artists to produce entire albums in a day. The technology raises...
AI’s Impact on K-12 Education Discussed by Gonzaga Leaders
Gonzaga University leaders discuss how AI is transforming K-12 education through a new Gates Foundation-funded fellowship program for teachers....
IBMA Foundation Music Production Scholarship
The IBMA Foundation launches a new scholarship for live music production students, offering $2,000 awards starting in 2026. The initiative supports behind-the-scenes professionals in event...
Atlanta Crowned Top U.S. Music City in New Study
Atlanta officially claims the title of top U.S. music city with a score of 8.74/10, surpassing Nashville and LA. The city boasts 570+ artists per...
Blue Ivy Carter: Black Excellence in Music
Blue Ivy Carter, daughter of Beyonc� and Jay-Z, represents the next generation of Black musical excellence. She made her debut in 2020 with 'Brown Skin...
Athens Music Scene: 2026 Challenges & Events
Athens music scene navigated unique challenges in 2026, from budget constraints affecting SXSW trips to AthFest featuring 1,500 Southeast bands performing karaoke-style instrumentals....
Atlanta Named Top Music Hotspot in the U.S.
Atlanta officially ranked as the top music destination in the U.S., scoring 8.74/10 and beating Nashville and L.A. with 570 musicians per 100k residents....
iTunes Celebrates 25 Years of Transforming Music Consumption
iTunes celebrates 25 years since transforming music consumption forever. Launched in 2001, it revolutionized how people buy and organize music digitally....
Ireland’s Basic Income for Arts Program Becomes Permanent
Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts program becomes permanent, providing �325 weekly to artists and resulting in 22% increased music production during the pilot....