EU court's confidentiality ruling clears a procedural hurdle, not the merits of CISPE's case against Commission approval

The Register 14m ago

Risks of changing climate and cost of transition to low-carbon energy poorly measured by government departments

The Register 59m ago

Independent Talent Group have been appointed creative commercial agency for immersive U.K. venue Outernet London. The partnership will unite Independent’s substantial client list – which includes artists, filmmakers, creators, musicians and producers – with Outernet’s immersive capabilities.

Variety 1h ago

When “going-out” platform District by Zomato announced that it had taken over the operations of Bengaluru’s 17,000-capacity outdoor venue Terraform in September 2025, it promised that “high-speed internet connectivity” was […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1h ago

Memory crunch pushes 16GB Pi 5 to $385, more than triple its launch price, just a month after the last round of hikes

The Register 1h ago

Having their song featured in a trailer or teaser for Grand Theft Auto VI gives an artist a significant spike in streams. But does it last? The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1h ago

EVENT: Distributed teams need to collaborate, but duplicated files, delays, and competing versions keep getting in the way

The Register 2h ago

BTS’ world tour sent K-pop powerhouse Hybe to the highest quarterly revenue and operating profit in its history in the third quarter of 2026. Revenue for the quarter reached KRW1.5257 trillion ($1.13 billion) and operating profit came in at KRW188.5 billion ($140.2 million).

Variety 2h ago

'Weight-Space Programming' fiddles with nerd knobs to boost benchmark scores

The Register 2h ago

The trio are currently wrapping their Taking the Long Way 20th anniversary tour.

Billboard 3h ago

Models are commodities, harnesses are the valuable part

The Register 4h ago

The Australian pop-rock group were closing out the night with “Everyone’s a Star!” when the children’s music icons joined them onstage.

Billboard 5h ago

Every songwriter understands that once their work is out in the world, people will interpret it and put it to uses that they never intended. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 5h ago

The Argentine pop star is the latest guest on Billboard's "Cafecito Con."

Billboard 5h ago

“It’s like we’re watching young Whitney Houston,” Clarkson said after the performance. “You are insane!”

Billboard 5h ago

Timbaland files a $15 million lawsuit against his former managers, alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and civil theft, among other claims. Timbaland is suing his former manager and business manager for $15 million, accusing the duo of several claims, including fraud, breach of fiduciary...

Digital Music News 6h ago

OpenVDDK is reportedly already being used in production, at scale

The Register 6h ago

The trio were set to take the stage at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre

Rolling Stone 6h ago

Another casualty of AI might be the PowerPoint and Google Slide presentation. Many are now using coding to create decks.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 7h ago

Accessing external memory puts the brakes on physical AI, so carmaker has found an economical and speedy shortcut

The Register 7h ago

The Democrat is facing off against MAGA Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan

Rolling Stone 8h ago

1 Rock died because it became self-referential. You got tattoos and put on the clothes and we were supposed to believe you, but even though you sang pretty good and one could tap their toes to your music, the audience didn’t feel it in the gut, there was not that visceral response. I’d like to […]

Lefsetz Letter 8h ago

Nine Inch Nails principals and veteran film composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are once again teaming up to provide the score for David Fincher’s new film “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,” marking their sixth collaboration with Fincher on one of his movies.

Variety 9h ago

Court filings reveal a new explanation for why the high-profile legal dispute with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders wrapped up so quickly.

Billboard 9h ago

The cheer squad filed the dismissals Monday but added wording that still upset concert giant Live Nation

Rolling Stone 9h ago

iHeartRadio is coming back for its annual Jingle Ball with a nine-city tour across the U.S. Shop tickets here starting at $36.

Billboard 9h ago

With their second single album TO US, SHINYU, DOHOON, YOUNGJAE, HANJIN, JIHOON & KYUNGMIN open up about growing up & embracing imperfections.

Billboard 10h ago

Veteran publicist Bill Harrison and Emmy-winning costume designer, celebrity stylist and creative director Johnny Wujek have joined the staff of arts nonprofit The Art of Elysium.

Variety 10h ago

Pressure makes owners reclaim every hard call. Without an exit condition, that temporary grip becomes how the company decides.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 10h ago

Revised IPO filing warns 12x revenue growth is unlikely to continue

The Register 11h ago

The four-part Apple TV series will cover the infamous 2004 "wardrobe malfunction" during the halftime performance

Rolling Stone 11h ago

Your industrial IoT gateway isn't exposed to the internet, right? RIGHT?!

The Register 12h ago

The project is set to arrive on Apple TV by the end of the year.

Billboard 12h ago

The Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood spinoff directed by David Fincher hits theaters on Nov. 25 and Netflix in December

Rolling Stone 12h ago

Abigail Morris followed her life-long passion into business.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 12h ago

Watch the CHI Bears take on the SEA Seahawks on Monday, Nov. 2 — and possible celebrity sightings at the game.

Billboard 12h ago

November is here, and so is Mariah Carey’s latest “It’s Time” video, featuring a deep cut for longtime fans, alongside a Gucci tie-up for the season. It’s November, and you know what that means: Mariah Carey is ready to ring in the Christmas season, whether or not we think it’s just a tad too...

Digital Music News 12h ago

"I’m in his corner 100%," the Boss said of the Democratic nominee.

Billboard 12h ago

Justin Timberlake is set to release a four-part docuseries on Apple TV in December, described as a “tell-all,” three sources confirm to Variety. One source says the series will feature Janet Jackson discussing the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” that took place during the pair’s performance at the...

Variety 13h ago

Bruce Springsteen is throwing his support behind Abdul El-Sayed, who’s running as the Democratic candidate in the race to be Michigan’s senator. El-Sayed is running against Republican nominee Mike Rogers in this year’s midterms, and if elected he would become the first Muslim senator is U.S.

Variety 13h ago

The FTC is “belatedly, selectively, arbitrarily, and unequally enforcing the BOTS Act” in its lawsuit against Live Nation – at least according to the Ticketmaster parent, which is once again firing back against the agency’s complaint.

Digital Music News 13h ago

Oak View Group announces an agreement with Independent Artist Group (IAG) to work with touring artists on sponsorship and brand partnerships. On Monday, Oak View Group (OVG) announced an agreement with Independent Artist Group (IAG) to work with the agency’s music and comedy touring artists to...

Digital Music News 13h ago

Crazy person, or efficient employee? As always, it depends on what they're wearing

The Register 13h ago

Turns out legislation may have bugs, too

The Register 14h ago

Canadian collective SOCAN joins German society GEMA’s One Arena, improving transparency around international concert royalties. One Arena has announced its newest member, the Canadian collective SOCAN, providing a commitment to the initiative that expands the One Arena network beyond Europe.

Digital Music News 14h ago

"Holding someone accountable for the responsibilities they were hired and paid to perform is not shifting blame," a lawyer for the super-producer says

Rolling Stone 15h ago

The US Federal Trade Commission and four states have demanded a jury trial in their lawsuit against Live Nation and its ticketing subsidiary, Ticketmaster. Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Nebraska joined the FTC in the demand, which was filed in federal court in Los Angeles on Tuesday (October...

Music Business Worldwide 15h ago

Justin Timberlake releases a four-part docuseries on Apple TV next month, featuring controversies involving Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, and more. Justin Timberlake is preparing to release a four-part docuseries on Apple TV next month, described as a “tell-all” and featuring interviews with Janet...

Digital Music News 15h ago

Live Nation renews its fundraising partnership with Australian music charity Support Act for the 2026 edition of the On The Steps concert series. Live Nation’s Sydney Opera House Forecourt event will raise funds once more for the Australian music industry charity Support Act in its fifth edition,...

Digital Music News 15h ago

She is the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, unseating Taylor Swift and Lucy Guo.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 15h ago

When someone gives you a gift, extends a favor or considers you for an opportunity, take the time to recognize their effort.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 15h ago

After being forced to leave its home in Serbia amid political turmoil, EXIT is making a triumphant return with a special edition planned for 2027. Following the historic election victory of Serbia’s student-led movement for freedom and justice, which ended over a decade of political dominance by...

Digital Music News 16h ago

Videostrong accused of shipping devices with a backdoor baked in

The Register 16h ago

SRR Capital Management has launched with a venture-style approach to newly created music rights. Founded by Manuel Delgado, the firm is putting its strategy into practice, with its first song agreement signed and its first release scheduled.

Digital Music News 16h ago

The GTM stack is getting an operating system. Most teams don’t know they’re already building on it.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 16h ago

Amid an avalanche of AI infringement litigation, we know how rightsholders feel about tech giants’ alleged free-for-all training. But at least according to a new lawsuit filed against Google parent Alphabet’s directors, some investors are also far from thrilled about the practices – albeit because...

Digital Music News 16h ago

Late last week, Japan- and China-based Nexroc Group announced its intention to acquire majority stakes in JYP Entertainment and Avex. But at least for the time being, the self-described “diversified global holding company and investment platform” has seemingly shelved the takeover plans.

Digital Music News 16h ago

On Sunday, Spotify teamed up with Live Nation Urban for RNB X Live, our first-ever standalone R&B festival. The event brought Spotify’s flagship R&B playlist RNB X to life at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Dallas, celebrating the genre’s legacy alongside the next generation of artists...

Spotify 16h ago

Phil Rosen is suing on Alphabet's behalf in a shareholder derivative suit, meaning any damages recovered would be paid to Alphabet itself rather than to him. Source

Music Business Worldwide 16h ago

Fans who bought festival passes through Front Gate can now resell them to other fans on CashorTrade for no more than they originally paid. Source

Music Business Worldwide 16h ago

IP house believes optics demand is going to explode as Nvidia and others eye bigger systems

The Register 17h ago

Why isn't your homepage converting visitors into customers? Discover four common website messaging mistakes and how customer interviews can help fix them.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 17h ago

APEX Motorclub is a private motorsports club in Maricopa, Arizona, on a 280-acre facility with race tracks, skid pads and luxury trackside condos, and by offering lifetime memberships to families it taps into the wealthy’s growing interest in passing down passions, not just assets.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 17h ago

David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell are also honorees for this year’s event that will be celebrated on Dec. 7

Rolling Stone 17h ago

In the middle of a datacenter capex binge, vendor promises no more borrowing until the end of 2030

The Register 17h ago

Olivia Rodrigo is getting in the holiday spirit. The pop star will release her first-ever Christmas song, titled “Take Me Home (4 Christmas),” on Thursday at 5 p.m. PT.

Variety 17h ago

ISAC technology adds detection ability to existing cell networks, enabling them to track low-flying small drones

The Register 17h ago

Reports that Lenny Kravitz was a passenger aboard the Learjet plane that crashed in Florida are false, his representative has said. The Learjet, which was reportedly carrying 9 passengers bound for the Bahamas, crashed on a sidewalk in Palm Beach County on Sunday, killing everybody on board.

Variety 17h ago

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, along with President Donald Trump, has announced this year’s slate of honorees. Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell will receive the prestigious honor at the 49th Kennedy Center Honors, taking place for the first...

Variety 18h ago

So, who's ready to clear the dust out of that server closet and move things back on-prem?

The Register 18h ago

“We shared a journey that changed music forever,” Saunderson wrote of his friend and fellow techno pioneer

Rolling Stone 18h ago

The lineup for the companion album for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” has been announced, and it’s packed out, with no fewer than 29 tracks, featuring well-established rock, country and Americana acts like Ella Langley, Tyler Childers, Kacey Musgraves, Stevie Nicks and the Cure as well...

Variety 18h ago

Spears alleged her sister wouldn’t let her hold her daughter Ivey, says she “will find a new family”

Rolling Stone 18h ago

Lessons from 500 first-time founders on how they landed their first paying customer, and how they built momentum.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 18h ago

Nobody hands independent artists a manual. How do you book a tour, read a contract, make a great music video, or know when you’re ready for a manager? Many artists figure it out alone.

Spotify 18h ago

Don't let the LLMjackers hit you

The Register 19h ago

For a growing number of wealthy households, renting is a choice to seriously consider.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 19h ago

Though he famously never had a written contract with superstar, he was, according to Streisand, “always by my side, through everything”

Rolling Stone 19h ago

'Modern tooling is already changing our daily workflows' says CEO at open source biz

The Register 19h ago

Within minutes of a ceasefire lifting in Kherson, Ukraine’s citizens were pummelled with threatening notifications

The Register 20h ago

RIAA, NMPA, ASCAP, BMI, and five other music organizations filed a proposed brief of their own, formally backing the plaintiffs. Source

Music Business Worldwide 20h ago

Bots overwhelmed a presale sign-up, a ticket queue, and a ticketing site in October. Here’s how, and what lawmakers plan to do about it. Source

Music Business Worldwide 20h ago

Pandora’s monthly active user base shrank by 2.75 million year-over-year in the third quarter of 2026. The streaming service had 38.81 million monthly active users (MAUs) at the end of September, down 6.6% from 41.56 million a year earlier.

Music Business Worldwide 20h ago

The two majors are seeking data from DistroKid on how many of the tracks it delivers to streaming services are flagged as AI-generated. Source

Music Business Worldwide 20h ago

A year ago we reported on the ‘Ausify Your Algo’ campaign launched in Australia to encourage listeners to play local artists’ music in order to nudge their streaming services’ algorithms to recommend more. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 21h ago

Fortnite’s latest mini-season is called ‘Treasure Hunters’ and four music artists – two human and two virtual – are at the heart of it. The promo started yesterday (1 November) and runs for four weeks. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 21h ago

Having won an initial ruling against Suno in Germany, collecting society GEMA is considering its future moves in AI music, both in terms of lawsuits and policy lobbying.

Music Ally 21h ago

... music. Today's film, Pressure, is considered to be the first full feature length black British film as it follows Tony (Herbert Norville), the son ...

Medium 22h ago

Here’s a new angle on local fan-service. The Weeknd just celebrated finishing his four-concert run in Hong Kong by releasing a brand new track – ‘Hong Kong (feat. 王菲季候風)’ that is already making waves in Hong Kong and mainland China. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 22h ago

The abbreviation looks almost too plain to explain. R&B stands for rhythm and blues, a genre name shortened to three characters, and yet the name tells you surprisingly little about what comes out of the speakers.

The Digital Edge 1d ago

Gaming is really, really different than anything else that’s out there. It’s not like film and TV synchronisation licensing. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

Attribution may become one of the most useful bridges between human creativity and AI music. At its simplest, it gives us a way to see which compositions, recordings, performances and creative choices helped shape an AI-generated result.

Digital Music News 1d ago

A Hollywood-backed nonprofit, alongside the Music Artists Coalition and other groups, filed an amicus brief in the New York Times’ case against OpenAI and Microsoft.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Wu-Tang Clan will perform the halftime show at Ford Field during the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving game on November 26, produced by Eminem and his manager.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Dolly Parton’s niece, the sister of the star’s ousted nephew and security guard, was reportedly fired by the state late last month. It’s the latest chapter in a growing power battle at the Dolly estate.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Picard 3.0.4 is a maintenance release for the recently released Picard 3.0 with fixes for reported issues and updated translations. This release fixes crashes on macOS with some language settings as well as a potential crash when updating the plugin list.

MetaBrainz Blog 1d ago

A new model for artist growth.

Where Music's Going 1d ago

No lies detected. | Photo: Onda Vic Mensa is one of those people who has done so many things that it's hard to remember where you were first introduced to him. Was it his debut mixtape Innanetape, which finally hit the major streaming services for the first time in September?

The Verge 2d ago

You loved or hated them previously and now… Tune in Saturday October 31st to Faction Talk, channel 137, at 4 PM East, 1 PM West. Phone #: 844-686-5863 If you miss the episode, you can hear it on demand on the SiriusXM app. Search: Lefsetz

Lefsetz Letter 3d ago

Netflix trailer: A mediocre name for a phenomenal series. Then again, it’s translated from Hebrew, it was probably better in its initial iteration. What surprised me was “A Body That Works” was hiding in plain sight, i.e.

Lefsetz Letter 3d ago

Akai teased its new MPC Sample Key on Instagram earlier this week, and said it plans to open-source its software so the modding community can hack it to their hearts' delight.

The Verge 3d ago

Suno is charging ahead with its Mechanical Licensing Collective subpoena, and the MLC now has until Monday to formally oppose a related motion to compel. The involved parties just recently disclosed that quick-moving schedule, including the November 2nd response cutoff for the MLC.

Digital Music News 3d ago

A$AP Rocky arrives in Fortnite on November 1, drawn in anime style and sailing alongside One Piece’s Straw Hats in Fortnite Treasure Hunters. A$AP Rocky arrives in Fortnite next month, drawn in anime style and sailing alongside One Piece’s Straw Hats on a battleship of his own.

Digital Music News 3d ago

Ticketmaster is launching an integration with CashorTrade that allows verified tickets to be resold on the latter’s marketplace at face value or below. Bots are crashing shows and fans are left destitute after their favorite artist comes to town.

Digital Music News 3d ago

The Backstreet Boys are expanding their entertainment legacy into competitive gaming with a celebrity-owned team and a search for players to represent it.

Digital Music News 3d ago

At its peak today, the rally added around USD $4.8 billion (EUR €4.3bn) to UMG's market capitalization. Source

Music Business Worldwide 3d ago

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

Music Business Worldwide 3d ago

Meta delays rollout of updated commercial terms amid publishers’ collective pushback — “Last Thursday, a number of publisher trade bodies around the world published letters to Meta pushing back on its terms, and urged lawmakers to take action.

Copyhype 3d ago

We are delighted to give you a first preview at the agenda for the marketing summit of Music Ally Marketing Week! The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 3d ago

Harry Styles plays the last of his 30 nights at Madison Square Garden on 31 October, and Spotify is marking the occasion with a free dance party elsewhere in New York the same evening. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 3d ago

BigXthaPlug releases his fourth studio album Better Over Time on 30 October, and the rollout has included one of the more inventive feature reveals we’ve seen this year.

Music Ally 3d ago

Reddit is the latest platform to lean further into recommendations. Its homepage is being split into two feeds: “For You”, which will be the default and will show posts from communities people don’t follow, and “Following”, which sticks to the subreddits they’ve joined.

Music Ally 3d ago

In May, Spotify announced its plans to launch an AI tool “allowing fans to create covers and remixes” but – sensibly having learned from past missed-deadlines for its hi-res music debut – didn’t tie itself to a specific launch date. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 3d ago

Well, not just music startups, as we’ll explain. Securing deals with music rightsholders is a huge part of any music startup’s workload, but so is attracting investors and advisors. A new platform called Duets Network wants to help with that. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 3d ago

This week saw the annual Youth Music Awards, where the UK-based charity celebrated emerging musicians as well as projects that work with young people and music around the country. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 3d ago

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of October 30th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com.

Digital Music News 3d ago

At MIDiA, we have been pointing to the rise of the Global South for many years, so it is good to see that the message is catching on. And it’s not a moment too late, considering that Global South markets have been the main drivers of subscriber growth throughout this decade. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 4d ago

The updates are currently scheduled to apply to commercial accounts across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Threads, and WhatsApp from November 20. Source

Music Business Worldwide 4d ago

The legendary guitarist has a new album, “Live at Ronnie Scott’s.” Audio: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lee-ritenour/id1316200737?i=1000798684274 Amazon:...

Lefsetz Letter 4d ago

Post Malone and Olivia Rodrigo have similar streaming numbers but very different touring years. The gap comes down to what happens after someone presses play. Artists and industry voices share what it takes to build a fanbase that shows up and sticks around.

How Music Charts 4d ago

The demise of gatekeepers was part of the internet’s founding mythology – but, in reality, we quickly learned that they were going nowhere. However, the human ones were cast aside as algorithms took their place. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 4d ago

A scene needs taste, somewhere to put it, and money to keep it going. At ADE last week, the sessions I was part of kept returning to one question: how do you scale all three without losing what made them worth having? “Beyond the Feed” with Bessie-Mae Armitage, Quentin Chambers, and Michail Stan...

MIDiA Research Blog 4d ago

At Music Tectonics, Merck Mercuriadis outlined a new model for artist ownership, management and financing that could change who controls the music business—and who gets paid.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 4d ago

As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming CDs appear to be having a resurgence.

The Guardian 4d ago

Picard 3.0.3 is a maintenance release for Picard 3.0 with fixes for reported issues and updated translations.This release fixes a crash when switching color themes, a crash when loading a release from an ISRC lookup, metadata issues in the Album Pane when multiple files match a track, and problems...

MetaBrainz Blog 4d ago

The MPC Sample Key looks like the MPC Sample just with keys instead of pads. | Image: Akai The MPC Sample Key isn't even formally announced yet, but Akai is already showing off what the modding community is cooking up through vibe coding.

The Verge 5d ago

Meta’s Q3 earnings revealed strong revenue growth coming from its core business and “major milestones… toward delivering personal superintelligence for everyone”. Beneath that is a more turbulent picture, however: low user growth, potential ad saturation of its existing audiences, and costly...

MIDiA Research Blog 6d ago

Long ago I designed a team collaboration system called eRoom. It was like Slack, but if you propelled Slack backwards in time and somehow it picked up more features and flexibility as it went (but fewer emoji).

furia log 6d ago

Chartmetric and Base for Music have teamed up on a new playbook exploring how artists and music professionals can turn music data into more effective marketing strategies.

How Music Charts 6d ago

Songwriters celebrate a Supreme Court ruling affirming earlier victories for Cyril Vetter in the Middle District of Louisiana and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding copyright recapture under statutory termination.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 6d ago