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Suno is setting up a merch store
The Sound of Commerce: How Suno and Fourthwall Are Redefining Digital Retail The world of digital content and creation is
DistroKid skips IFPI anti-fraud rules unlike CD Baby
The Great Music Distribution Paradox: DistroKid‘s Massive Claims vs. Reality In the sprawling, digital landscape of modern music distribution, some
Global audition for new male talent in 15 cities
The quest for global musical brilliance just got a whole lot bigger. Big Hit Music, the label behind some of
Eitaro Shibasaki named CBO at Warner Music Japan
A significant appointment is on the horizon for the Japanese music industry as a new executive steps into a pivotal
Spotify co-founder threatens to leave Sweden over wealth tax
The Great Wealth Debate: Sweden Heads to the Polls on Taxation As Sweden gears up for its general election this
Source relaunches the label for Air, Phoenix & KOC
The music landscape just got a major injection of fresh energy, thanks to the relaunch of a highly anticipated label.
Musicians’ union fights AI exploitation in lawsuits against Universal and Warner
In a growing legal battle over the future of music and artificial intelligence, the American Federation of Musicians has stepped
Judge throws out copyright claims in Wixen’s $102M Meta lawsuit
A landmark legal decision has shifted the landscape of digital copyright disputes, ruling that Wixen could not successfully sue Meta
ElevenLabs $11B valuation and global AI music deal with UMG
AI Music Revolution: ElevenLabs and UMG Forge Global Audio Partnership The world of music is on the cusp of a
UM/WC launch Ecuadorian music company Sonido Distrito Sur
The Maestro Behind the Melody: Juan Fernando Velasco Shapes Ecuador’s Creative Landscape In the vibrant world of Ecuadorian arts, certain
Go Private: Warner, Universal, and broken market values
The Invisible Divide: Why the Music Valuation Gap is Widening In the high-stakes world of global entertainment, where billions are
Annie Christensen appointed VP, Catalogue at Warner Chappell Music UK
The music industry is a constantly evolving landscape, filled with opportunities for seasoned professionals to pivot and bring fresh perspectives
Veille elected SNEP president as Burgalat steps down
When a leadership transition occurs, it’s more than just changing names; it’s about setting a new course. As Alain Veille
HarbourView appoints Patrick Morin as MD of Business Development
The world of music investment and catalog management is undergoing an exciting expansion, driven by strategic acquisitions and powerful new
France music market grows 3.5% with streaming revenue up 7.5%
The music industry is currently navigating a fascinating frontier: the rapidly evolving intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence. As AI-generated
The Weeknd tour grosses $345m and draws 2.3m fans
The global appetite for the latest musical spectacle proved immense, as a recent leg of the tour captivated an audience
Music publishing hub opens in London by Patrick Moxey
The engine room of modern music creation isn’t just about talent; it’s about the space where that talent is nurtured,
Spotify turns RNB X playlist into a Dallas festival with Live Nation Urban
The next major celebration of R&B culture is setting up camp in North Texas, promising a night of iconic talent
Kidding Aside launches publishing venture with Warner Chappell
In the dynamic world of music publishing and independent artistry, influence is often measured by the relationships that are forged,
Suno challenges UMG and Sony over stream ripping and AI training
The digital music landscape is currently being reshaped by an intriguing collision of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and long-standing copyright law.
Reliant Music scales dance records globally with Warner Music Group
In the ever-evolving landscape of global music, successful artists require more than just brilliant songwriting—they need robust infrastructure to reach
Spotify hires Niklas Brantberg for Nordics role
Niklas Brantberg is bringing a rich history of music leadership and label expertise to Spotify as its new Managing Director
UMG buys back nearly €1 billion in shares this year
UMG’s Share Buyback Hits Nuance as First Tranche Closes The Universal Music Group (UMG) recently navigated a significant financial move,
Weverse data leak exposes 422k accounts including payment details
The Digital Fallout: Unpacking the Weverse Data Leak In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital entertainment, the security of fan
Chartmetric launches AI agent Flow: Beyond a chatbot
The Future of Data Analysis: How AI Agent Flow is Revolutionizing Subscriber Options A significant shift is underway in the