On Billboard's On the Record podcast, Reservoir's Golnar Khosrowshahi breaks down the catalog market in 2026 — and why she's working with Miles Davis and De La Soul.
Revelator has a new owner: Warner Music Group (WMG), which intends to integrate the B2B indie distributor and rights management platform’s features en route to transforming “the suite of services that WMG labels and ADA offer to artists.” Warner Music disclosed its latest buyout, which is expected...
The kit comes with 60 sticks of incense along with a decorative mushroom holder.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is distancing the city’s government from the 2026 Wireless Festival, which announced earlier this week that Kanye West will headline three shows at Finsbury Park on July 10-12.
The singer also called Michelle Obama "lovely and obviously very smart and funny."
"I’ve always been a fan of racing and car culture," Lupe said in a statement.
MBW’s new series delves into the stories behind the music industry’s most notable founder-led companies. Source
The rapper's recently announced performance has caused an outcry following his controversial past
The rapper also suffered “dehydration, vasoconstriction and low metabolic levels,” per her rep, but is expected to return to the Broadway stage on Thursday
The rapper has been discharged from the hospital and is returning to Broadway soon, a spokesperson tells Billboard.
M!LK's "Bakuretsu Aishiteru" rises two spots to No. 2.
"I do not care to get on a nice, good Delta first class," she insisted. "I don't give a f--k."
Havells mYOUsic is an Indian talent hunt that distinguishes itself from similar initiatives in multiple ways. Firstly, it isn’t restricted to singers and is also open to music producers, lyricists, […] The post is from Music Ally.
Megan Thee Stallion is recovering after being rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after falling “very ill” while starring in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway. She is expected to return to the show on Thursday.
Brief urges court to reject Anthropic's fair use defense in case brought by UMPG, Concord Music Group, and ABKCO Source
Alongside former lead singer Isaac Slade, The Fray looks back on its breakout 2006, thanks in part to a major television synch.
The singer recently changed her Brighter Days hotline to play a very interesting outgoing message.
The track released on Wednesday (April 1) is Hathaway's second from the "Mother Mary" soundtrack featuring songs written and produced by Charli xcx and Jack Antonoff.
“I’m singin’ to an empty chair,” Julia Steiner sings on “Just Want You to Know the Truth,” the eight-and-a-half-minute centerpiece of her band Ratboys’ latest album, aptly titled “Singin’ to an Empty Chair.” It references a common therapy method in which a patient communicates with an open seat,...
Welcome to our first Insight Report of 2026, which looks at the music streaming ecosystem.And the topic that dominates this year’s issue is, of course AI. But fret not: this isn’t an ‘AI is brilliant’ brovangelising report, but neither is it a ‘sky’s falling in’ doomread.
The playbooks for streaming TV services and creators are collapsing into one – but even so, misconceptions remain. Large parts of the traditional entertainment industry consider the engagement techniques in two lanes. Source
The musician’s organizations help “break the cycle of hunger, poverty, and homelessness”
Shakira has announced a special limited run of U.S. dates on her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour, in what is described as “giving fans a rare chance to see her electrifying production up close in more intimate arena settings” this summer, following the singer’s massive global stadium tour...
Our resident Carcharodon lunaris weighs in about today's historic launch.
The visual features spliced together footage of the Hollywood icon’s most famous films
People want small, efficient cars, and it seems Kia is listening.
Pair instability supernovae create a "mass gap" in black holes.
The latest filing follows the court's dismissal of the duo's lawsuit in January 2026 Source
UK-based south Asian cultural organisation Dialled In—which operates in such areas as festival production and live programming—has launched Dialled In Records. The London-headquartered label will develop and break South Asian […] The post is from Music Ally.
Led by CEO André de Raaff, CTM Outlander is a JV between Netherlands-based CTM and US-based Outlander Capital Source
The star posted a clip from his secret Roxy Theater performance ahead of the festival
This year, Spotify celebrates the five-year anniversary of EQUAL, our global program dedicated to advancing equity for women in audio. We recently marked the milestone by launching EQUAL: The Podcast, creating an intimate space for women artists to share their stories.
About 20 years ago, I bought a turntable with the idea that it would be a staple of my music-making setup. I dreamed of learning to scratch and digging through dollar bin vinyl for samples. Instead, it just got hooked up to a stereo. But a few months ago, I got my hands on the Korg Handytraxx Play.
From July 3 through 18, more than three dozen artists will perform at the Swiss two-venue event including Lewis Capaldi, Dermot Kennedy, Tyla, Conan Gray, John Legend, Young Miko, and more
In a move that reflects the record industry’s shift toward serving independent artists, Warner Music Group announced Wednesday morning that it will acquire the B2B music platform Revelator, which plays distribution and artist-services role similar to that of Downtown, which was recently acquired by...
Sweden is bringing back books amid declining test scores.
"It’ll go when the engines light at T-0."
The ripples from the recent US Supreme Court ruling in favour of ISP Cox Communications – and against labels who had sued it – are beginning. The post is from Music Ally.
WMG has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire independent music platform Revelator Source
Dhurandhar The Revenge, the sequel to the 2025 Hindi blockbuster, was one of the most anticipated releases of this year. Its accompanying soundtrack, which follows the prequel’s clutter-breaking OST, was […] The post is from Music Ally.
The program is capped at 50 million shares and is expected to wrap up by October 1, 2026. Source
New appointments will support the growth and management of Dynamite’s portfolio of music rights, as the business continues to expand Source
It’s the time of year when social-media platforms and streaming services unveil their latest ad formats and initiatives – Spotify included. The post is from Music Ally.
Ticketing and live firm CTS Eventim has published its latest financial results, including figures for 2025 as a whole. The post is from Music Ally.
The number of music-related integrations with ChatGPT is growing, with SeatGeek joining Spotify and Apple Music on OpenAI’s app store. The post is from Music Ally.
It’s 1 April, so when we were sent a press release about a famous band that includes the phrase ‘Gaussian Splat’, we were on full Spoof Alert. The post is from Music Ally.
“Music superfans are on Instagram,” is one of the lead takeaways in a new report commissioned by Instagram from Luminate. The post is from Music Ally.
Knotts joined SMP in 1994 as a Royalty Manager and has spent his entire career at the company. Source
What was that about OpenAI raising a $110bn funding round valuing the company at $730bn? The AI giant has now updated those figures. The post is from Music Ally.
The integration allows TikTok creators to sign up for Cameo without leaving the platform and add customized call-to-action buttons to their TikTok content. Source
Auditions will be held both online and across 10 Indian cities, as well as at locations in London, New York, Singapore, Toronto and Sydney. Source
The emotive track appeared on the singer’s 2025 EP, Love Is a Kingdom
The problem is the major labels have all the leverage, as a result of their catalogs. They wield these in negotiations with each and every distributor, and the indies have little power.
Spotify’s latest personalised-playlists feature taps in to an unexploited listener emotion: nostalgia for things that haven’t happened yet. The post is from Music Ally.
“I just promised myself when I was younger that I wouldn’t have sex until I won a Grammy,” she shared on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast
Giggin’ says live concert platforms are looking at attendance demand backwards. But can predictive modeling and better data help venues – and artists – better project their live audiences and boost profits?
Last week, the US Supreme Court handed a decisive defeat to major label conglomerates — and a billion-dollar victory to Cox Communications. But this decision is likely to go far beyond Cox and ISPs harboring piracy, with the ripple effects already becoming glaringly apparent.
During opening night of the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour with the E Street Band, Springsteen called on the audience to “fight for the America that we love”
Bruce Springsteen has said that his 2026 “Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour” with the E Street Band will be political, and he was not exaggerating. On the tour’s opening night in Minneapolis Tuesday, he made good on that promise by interspersing four pointed topical speeches through the course...
The rapper’s “symptoms are currently being evaluated” a spokesperson said in a statement
Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized in New York City after she fell ill during a performance of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway and was forced to exit mid-show.
"I just don't want to get caught flat-footed when we start to have to protect US interests out there."
Pricing concerns are continuing to dog Spotify stock (NYSE: SPOT), which, despite rising about 2% on the day, is still down about 16% from 2026’s start. Meanwhile, investors remain generally optimistic about shares’ long-term trajectory. As many will recognize, these concerns aren’t new.
What the production behind his Las Vegas residency tells us about where EDM at the Sphere is headed. I attended ILLENIUM’s Odyssey residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Apple Silicon Macs get a performance boost thanks to better unified memory usage.
The FDA is reportedly planning to allow production of 14 previously banned peptides.
Satellite failure cause is unexplained after second "fragment creation event."
With the Cox v. Sony ruling dismantling enforcement models of the past, Muzit’s data-driven super fan strategy looks like a good path forward. This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Muzit. When the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its unanimous decision in Cox Communications, Inc.
Universal Music Latin America has announced three key strategic appointments, under the leadership of Jesús López, chairman & CEO of Universal Music Latin America and Iberian Peninsula.
"Skeletor took my family and he destroyed our world."
A judge rules that MTV’s case against Zeus Network over Nick Cannon’s new show “Bad vs. Wild” for its similarities to “Wild ‘n Out” can move forward. On Monday, Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that MTV’s lawsuit against Zeus Network over Nick Cannon’s show “Bad vs.
Cops arrest Woods after incident.
Have these villains not seen John Wick?
512,000 lines of code that competitors and hobbyists will be studying for weeks.
A federal judge rules that Trump’s order eliminating PBS and NPR funding is unconstitutional. But funding is unlikely to restart from the ruling alone. Last May, Trump signed an executive order to eliminate funding for the nation’s two leading public broadcasters: NPR and PBS.
K-pop and entertainment giant HYBE launches a hunt in India for the next girl group sensation, starting today through July 31. Korean entertainment giant and BTS parent company HYBE has announced a nationwide girl group audition across India, opening applications for the latest phase of its talent...
Death Cab for Cutie, Turnstile and Japanese Breakfast are just a few of the artists slated to perform at Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival, taking place on September 5-6 at Seattle’s Seattle Center.
No, the sky isn't falling, but Q Day is coming, and it won't be as expensive as thought.
All your data remains intact, and you can go back to your original address at any time.
Listen to BULLY: Apple Music | Spotify. Is this a safe place? Can I talk about this new Kanye album for a bit? It feels like since 2022 it's ...
After multiple years of back-and-forth litigation, Cardi B and Warner Music have prevailed in an infringement showdown centering on “Enough (Miami).” That victory came to light in an order from Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., who tossed the complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Let the federal v. state artificial intelligence battle continue: Following the publication of the White House’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a multifaceted AI executive order.
OkCupid and Match settle with Trump FTC, don't have to pay any financial penalty.
Christopher North, the founding keyboardist of 1970s rock band Ambrosia, has died. He was 75. The news of his death was confirmed in a Facebook post shared by the official Ambrosia account.
The first two launches of Orion felt hollow, but NASA is finally on a better course.
Proposed class action accuses Costco of unjust enrichment.
Sending music into space is a tried and trusted headline-maker. The latest artist to look skywards are D.FOE, working with Thunk Radio. The post is from Music Ally.
Spotify has evolved from a streaming platform to an interactive, multiformat ecosystem where fans come to listen, watch, and engage. As we’ve evolved, so have the ways we help brands connect with audiences.
“Strong growth despite difficult trading conditions,” is the summary of German collecting society GEMA’s 2025 in its annual report. The post is from Music Ally.
Last week we reported on the latest figures from Spain’s Association of Musical Promoters (APM), showing double-digit growth. The post is from Music Ally.
The key is to evenly distribute elderly passengers, who move more slowly, among the aircraft cabins.
"Things are certainly starting to feel real here at the Cape."
Snap’s AR Studio Paris announces an augmented reality experience, recreating moments inspired by the Beatles’ musical legacy and evolution. Today, Snap’s AR Studio Paris unveiled a new augmented reality experience that recreates four iconic moments inspired by the Beatles’ visual and musical...
We have added a range of great new MetaBrainz designs to our merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/metabrainz/shop These designs by Monkey, previously only available to MetaBrainz summit attendees, have been lightly modified (summit-specific text removed) for everyday wear.
TikTok creators in the U.S. can now offer personalized Cameo videos directly to fans without leaving the TikTok app, thanks to a new partnership. TikTok has announced a new partnership with Cameo, enabling creators in the U.S.
Céline Dion confirms her return to the stage later this year with several dates in France at the Paris La Défense Arena in September and October. After her prominent battle with health issues over the last few years, pop superstar Céline Dion shared on social media that she will be returning to the...
John Legend parts ways with his longtime manager Ty Stiklorius of Friends at Work and signs with Roc Nation. John Legend has switched management and is now represented by Jay Brown at Roc Nation as he parts ways with his longtime manager Ty Stiklorius and her firm Friends at Work.
SlopTracker.org has emerged as a tool to track the impact AI artists are having on the streaming economy—especially the Spotify royalty pool. The website meticulously tracks AI-generated artists on Spotify, quantifying the royalties that these artists divert from human creators through a...
Taylor Swift is being sued over The Life of a Showgirl by a former Las Vegas showgirl who owns the trademark for “Confessions of a Showgirl.” Taylor Swift is facing a lawsuit from an actual showgirl alleging trademark infringement, false designation, and unfair competition over the title of her...
Germany’s GEMA has posted a small collections increase for 2025, when live performance growth helped offset a broadcast slip en route to delivering nearly €1.15 billion (currently $1.32 billion) in composer, songwriter, and publisher distributions.
Snoop Dogg takes the stage on June 6 to kick off the inaugural season of Long Beach’s new waterfront venue in a historic grand opening. The Long Beach Amphitheater, South California’s newest open-air live music venue, today announced that Long Beach native, rapper, and icon Snoop Dogg will headline...
Fans in Australia have been offered refunds after multiple members of the Wu-Tang Clan failed to appear at the Australian leg of the tour. Not all members of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan were slated to appear on the Australian leg of the group’s tour, which has been billed as their full-lineup...
A new version of python-discid, a Python wrapper library for libdiscid, is now available. Version 1.4.0 focuses on modernizing the code base and updating the documentation. The public API is now fully type-hinted and the type hints are also used in the documentation. A Disc.pregap property was...
I didn’t respond because I’m pretty sure someone as fabulous as you will be with us a long time. Keep me posted – I went on Kalshi and placed a bet on your condition – 90% are betting it’s an infection.
People don’t like that they can’t identify AI music. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge AI has touched every part of the music industry, from sample sourcing and demo recording, to serving up digital liner notes and building playlists.
I want to thank everybody for their e-mails and texts of concern, I really appreciate it. I am now back in Los Angeles and will get on the case re getting a scope when business resumes tomorrow, Monday morning. Until then… Let me say that other than lack of sleep due to anxiety, I’m fine. […]
I was pissing blood. No, that’s not entirely accurate…I was EXPLODING blood! I was lying on the couch reading David Pogue’s Apple book, minding my own business, when I realized I finally had to get up to pee. The urgency has disappeared since Skip prescribed the cocktail, of Avodart and Flomax.
Slop yourself. | Image: Suno Suno just released one of its biggest updates yet with v5.5 of its AI music model. Where previous updates focused mostly on improving fidelity and creating more natural vocals, v5.5 is about giving users more control.
Two juries have now found social media platforms liable for harms to children—raising a deeper question: where were the boards overseeing these profitable, engagement-driven systems?
Boom boxes, instant cameras, and even landlines are making a comeback. Here are the coolest retro-inspired devices available.
Most of what you hear about AI and music is a conversation about the wrong thing. There is a much more interesting and useful discussion to be had, and almost nobody is having it. The post Music AI is not AI Music appeared first on New Music Strategies.
The music industry is seeing unprecedented democratisation in both consumption and creation. Leading execs often point to the rise of consumer creation and the ‘Instagrammification’ of music as a growth engine. Source
Supreme Court Reverses $1 Billion Verdict, Rules Cox Not Contributorily Liable for Subscribers’ Copyright Infringement — “Justice Sotomayor, joined by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, filed an opinion concurring only in the judgment.
Apple Music: "What do you want to hear?" Me: "Atmospheric instrumental black metal to write to." Apple Music: "Here's three metal songs with vocals, a field recording, an ambient electronic track, and a piece of doom jazz." I am skeptical of AI's ability to serve up the music I want to begin with,...
On this week’s podcast episode, I talk with author, musician, and lecturer Craig Anderton for Part 2 of our conversation, this time about vocal production, mixing strategy, performance dynamics, and the deeper decisions that separate polished recordings from generic ones.
On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in Cox Communications v. Sony Music, overturning a billion-dollar copyright liability verdict against Cox. The decision significantly limits Internet Service Providers' (ISPs) responsibility for user copyright infringement, undermining DMCA protections and...
Spotify’s partnership with NAVER, Korea’s leading digital platform, is built around one simple goal: making it easier for listeners in Korea to discover and enjoy audio across the apps they already use.
Spotify is beta-testing a new feature called Artist Profile Protection that lets artists review releases before they go live. Sometimes songs end up on the wrong artist pages because of metadata mixups or shared names. But increasingly, artists have been targeted by impostors and AI-generated...
How you listen can shape what you hear. That’s the idea behind the new Spotify Listening Lounge, an acoustic space at our London headquarters purpose-built for deeper, intentional listening.
BTS is so back. This week, the global pop superstars took the stage at New York City’s Pier 17 for their first U.S. performance in four years. Part of Spotify x BTS: SWIMSIDE, a global series of immersive live events, the night was a celebration of the band’s latest album, ARIRANG.