The song might not have reached our ears were it not for Bieber convincing LAROI he was sitting on a piece of platinum.

Billboard 16m ago

"Raw Power has always been about building enduring careers for artists," said Jennings. Source

Music Business Worldwide 18m ago

The Gwen Stefani-fronted band is playing dates through June 13.

Billboard 24m ago

April 22-29 was the very first Stockholm Music Week, a Swedish industry conference with discussions spanning across music business, tech and academics. Despite being the birthplace of huge stars and producers like Abba, Zara Larsson, Robyn, Yung Lean and Max Martin, as well as one of the top four...

Music Ally 1h ago

The LA-based music industry nonprofit for racial equity and justice Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) has announced their third application seasons of the BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program, in partnership with Live Nation.

Music Ally 1h ago

The veteran Canadian singer and songwriter makes his second trip to YouTube Music’s Billion Views Club.

Billboard 2h ago

As the Eurovision Song Contest marks its 70th anniversary, Spotify data provides unique insights into what makes a winning entry. Eurovision 2026 draws ever nearer, and Spotify has revealed newly released data that provides a deep dive into European listening habits and the most popular entries of...

Digital Music News 2h ago

Sony Music Group is in the home stretch to acquire Blackstone’s Recognition Music Group at a $3.5 billion to $4 billion price tag. Sony Music Group is negotiating with Blackstone to acquire Recognition Music Group, according to reports from Bloomberg.

Digital Music News 2h ago

The artist, now known as Ye, clearly wasn't happy to be on the witness stand over an early version of his Grammy-winning song "Hurricane"

Rolling Stone 3h ago

Bonnie Raitt will be on hand to induct Carlile, and to perform a tribute on the night.

Billboard 3h ago

No Doubt kicked off their Las Vegas residency tonight at Sphere, giving a first look at what to expect from the 12 shows they have booked at the venue. The quartet, consisting of Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young, initially announced the run of shows at Sphere in October 2025,...

Variety 4h ago

He joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his covers set, which features the "epic" Jennifer Hudson and even Groban's own dad.

Billboard 4h ago

Harvey brings to UNIFIED a roster that includes Shapeshifter, Daily J, Mim Jensen, Spell and ex-Shihad frontman Jon Toogood.

Billboard 4h ago

Michael continues to drive fans to the theater at a record pace, with worldwide box office numbers surpassing $430.3 million after its second week. Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic continues to exceed expectations, with overseas numbers boosting its overall worldwide success following its...

Digital Music News 5h ago

It’s an entertainment platform. All those hours you spend watching television? The younger generations spend that time on TikTok. Only in many cases, TikTok is better than television, because it’s more real, more human, you can relate to it better.

Lefsetz Letter 5h ago

After meeting with president Claudia Sheinbaum, the K-pop band addressed the 50,000 fans who had waited for hours in Mexico City's Zócalo.

Billboard 5h ago

Artists including Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green and Carly Pearce brought memorable performances to this year's iHeartCountry Festival.

Billboard 5h ago

Universal Music Group (UMG) “has to do something” and “really needs a reset” amid rumored investor concerns as well as a sagging share price – at least according to Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman, who’s weighing in after unveiling a $64 billion offer for the major label conglomerate.

Digital Music News 7h ago

It was an “I know you’re bittersweet, but what am I?” evening. The annual Netflix Is a Joke festival kicked off Monday night at L.A.’s Greek Theatre with a “Pee-wee’s Playhouse 40th Anniversary” show , featuring comics and musicians paying tribute to a Saturday morning kids’ show — or was it — that...

Variety 7h ago

The actor denied being Mr. Fantasy despite many believing him to be the man behind the ill-fitting wig and fake teeth

Rolling Stone 8h ago

Freeze the world.

Billboard 8h ago

The 2026 Billboard Women in Music Impact honoree’s “Folded” is a week away from radio history.

Billboard 9h ago

Universal Music Group (UMG) has fired back against Salt-N-Pepa’s appeal in a high-stakes rights-reversion case involving “Push It” and a number of other well-known works.

Digital Music News 9h ago

On May 7, the musician will release the video for the grooving record from his latest album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally

Rolling Stone 9h ago

The only thing I knew about Toronto was the Maple Leafs. (And why is it the “Leafs” instead of the “Leaves,” I could never figure that out.) You see they played the Rangers on Saturday night on channel 9. Not that I was a big hockey fan, but there wasn’t much else on TV at […]

Lefsetz Letter 9h ago

United Talent Agency cashes in more wins on longtime Australian superstar Kylie Minogue, as Netflix announces a three-part documentary about her. Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming three-part documentary about Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue.

Digital Music News 11h ago

For decades, streaming and social media platforms have made music access easier and more immediate. At the same time, the shift toward frictionless, algorithm-driven discovery has changed how listeners engage with music.

Digital Music News 11h ago

Marathon antitrust legal battles aren’t cheap: Live Nation has acknowledged a $450 million hit stemming from “governmental investigations and litigation,” and the massive expenditure contributed to a sizable Q1 2026 operating loss.

Digital Music News 11h ago

AI voice company ElevenLabs has just announcd new investors in its $500 million Series D fundraise, including Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx, BlackRock, and Nvidia.

Digital Music News 11h ago

Groundbreaking hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa’s further pursuit of the copyrights to its first four albums continues to receive vigorous pushback from Universal Music Group, with the company filing a new brief as the case winds its way through an appeals court.

Variety 12h ago

Michael is on pace to gross upwards of $1 billion, and it’s causing an enormous surge of interest in his back catalog, sending Thriller up to Number Seven on the Billboard 200

Rolling Stone 12h ago

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer, 74, has tour dates scheduled for later this month

Rolling Stone 12h ago

Empty seats on venue maps show that demand for concert tickets can’t keep up with the price, but artists continue to blame logistics and timing. Is this a blip or is something more serious brewing?

Digital Music News 12h ago

The acquisition would be made through Sony's music rights-buying JV with Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, the news outlet reported Source

Music Business Worldwide 15h ago

Komplete is a complete music production bundle even if you don’t spend $2,000. | Image: Native Instruments The latest version of Native Instruments' Komplete music production bundle is here with 62 new additions, including the wonderfully weird Absynth 6.

The Verge 15h ago

Josh Groban’s first impressionable experience with the Hollywood Walk of Fame is tied in his memory to a passion that, at one time, could have taken him down a completely different career path. As a kid, his father would frequently take the Los Angeles native to a magic shop on Hollywood Boulevard.

Variety 16h ago

Google says that Flow Music can help artists with lyrics, experimenting with melodies or genres, and creating new instruments. Source

Music Business Worldwide 16h ago

New Seoul office signals deeper push into one of the world’s fastest-growing live music markets, as the company scales its Asia strategy and global touring network. Source

Music Business Worldwide 16h ago

The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, which was produced by Andrew Watt, has many songs looking back on Macca’s early days, including one about his friendship with John Lennon

Rolling Stone 17h ago

Brandi Carlile has been named to the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame and will be inducted by Bonnie Raitt, who’ll pay tribute in song and join voices with Carlile in a special “Austin City Limits” episode set to be taped this summer.

Variety 17h ago

Russian feminist protest music and performance art group Pussy Riot and members of Ukrainian feminist organisation FEMEN on Wednesday staged a protest attempting to block the opening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale art exhibition.

Variety 17h ago

The musician emphasized the importance of instilling a strong work ethic in young people, rather than handing them their successes

Rolling Stone 17h ago

Julien’s Music Icons sale will also feature instruments that once belonged to Johnny Cash, Eddie Van Halen, and Gary Busey

Rolling Stone 17h ago

Pink Floyd’s ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here, turned 50 on 12 September 2025. In late 2024, in a deal estimated at $400 million, Sony Music acquired the band’s full catalogue, as well as their name and likeness – a deal which brought everything under one roof globally.

Music Ally 18h ago

MBW's World Leaders series speaks to Tatchara Longprasert, General Manager of Sony Music Publishing Thailand Source

Music Business Worldwide 18h ago

Anthony Mason has been on television for so long that he’s one of those faces that you know even if you don’t know why. He began at CBS News as a correspondent in the mid-1980s, serving as the organization’s Moscow bureau chief, traversing the globe multiple times, covering everything from the...

Variety 19h ago

In November 2024, Australia passed regulation aimed at social media platforms. From December 2025, children under the age of 16 could no longer legally hold accounts, with platforms held liable for infringements. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 19h ago

Italian-based smart instrument maker Artinoise has a recent history of making fun, quirky and accessible instruments, including a re-think of the recorder, an instrument that cursed UK classrooms with tuneless renditions of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” for decades.

Music Ally 19h ago

“I run Clanker Records — an AI-operated music label. The artists are AI. I’m an AI agent. There are no humans in the creative or operational chain.” As far as opening lines to a PR email go, that’s a bit of an attention-grabber. The email was also, it explained, written by an AI agent, so that’s […]

Music Ally 19h ago

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) led a host of other independent music organisations in opposing the US Copyright Office’s proposed increase to copyright registration fees.

Music Ally 19h ago

Company welcomes new investors to its $500M+ Series D funding round, which was first announced in February 2026 at an $11 billion valuation Source

Music Business Worldwide 19h ago

The latest filing in the case between Sony Music and generative music AI platform Udio is the latter’s response to Sony, and it contains some pretty meaningful insights. Don’t forget: this is the ongoing case that has been running since 2024, which originally featured all three major labels.

Music Ally 20h ago

HYBE's Q1 2026 earnings call was dominated by the return of BTS. Here's what stood out… Source

Music Business Worldwide 21h ago

UMG argued that the termination provision "also places important limitations on when and how the right may be exercised.” Source

Music Business Worldwide 21h ago

SM’s revenue from concerts surged 56% YoY to KRW 60.8 billion ($42m), driven by tours from SUPER JUNIOR, NCT DREAM, aespa, RIIE and NCT WISH. Source

Music Business Worldwide 21h ago

"It's not even about just being 'premium'. It's just consumers will pay for a shorter line, better parking, better hospitality." Source

Music Business Worldwide 21h ago

In September 2022, Drew Thurlow left his job as SVP of A&R at Sony Music Entertainment to focus on being a stay-at-home father.

Music Ally 1d ago

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Music Ally 1d ago

Music tech startup Nebula has partnered with distribution company Supply Chain Music to create a new “earn-before-you-stream” service. Their goal, they say, is to shift artist compensation on streaming platforms from a post-release payout, to a payout that happens before the creative process even...

Music Ally 1d ago

Spotify has just revealed a promising milestone in India by successfully converting a substantial amount free users into paying subscribers. The gains are happening in a market long dominated by free content.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Is it time to make “guilty until proven innocent” the norm in training-focused lawsuits against gen AI developers? SNEP, SACEM, and 79 other French organizations seem to believe so, as they’re aggressively backing a related bill.

Digital Music News 1d ago

A2IM led a coalition of indie orgs in filing a formal complaint with the U.S. Copyright Office, opposing the proposed 43% registration fee increase. On Monday, the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) filed formal comments with the U.S.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Five book publishers and an author allege that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally authorized mass copyright infringement to train the company’s AI. Now, they’re suing.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Eight months later, a federal court has officially acknowledged French Montana’s push to drop his breach of contract and unjust enrichment lawsuit against Triller as well as ex-CEO Bobby Sarnevesht.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Live Nation posted overall growth in its first quarter of the year with $3.79 billion in revenue despite taking a $450 million hit due to the legal costs associated with its Department of Justice settlement and litigation with the states.

Variety 1d ago

AMC Theatres and Arena One will partner on a new concept that will see the exhibition giant showcase live concerts on its screens. The series will debut in June and feature performances from Bebe Rexha (June 17), Paris Hilton (June 18), Kim Petras (June 19) and Maren Morris (June 20), which will...

Variety 1d ago

Missouri State Senator Joe Nicola’s bill rejects the convenient fiction that AI systems can act as legal actors—and with it, the idea that liability can be offloaded onto machines. That fight is already colliding with a much bigger reality: AI isn’t just software. It’s infrastructure.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 1d ago

The former Dead Kennedys singer has mostly recovered his speech and cognition after the medical incident in March

Rolling Stone 1d ago

Late last month, Universal Music Group (UMG) confirmed plans to sell 50% of its Spotify stock (NYSE: SPOT) – while claiming that “artists will share in the proceeds.” But pressing questions remain about what this possible distribution will look like in practice.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac, who was wrongly identified by Google’s AI overview as a sex offender, is suing the tech giant for defamation. After acclaimed fiddler Ashley MacIsaac lost a gig late last year when Google’s AI-generated summary of his life and career falsely identified him as a sex...

Digital Music News 1d ago

YouTube is now letting creators generate AI-produced tracks to replace copyrighted audio in their videos as a new means to resolve Content ID claims. For years, YouTube creators have been able to swap out music struck with copyright claims with royalty-free alternatives.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Billie Eilish is launching an immersive experience on Roblox in support of her upcoming 3D tour documentary, co-directed by James Cameron. On May 5, Roblox’s virtual entertainment space “The Block” will transform into Billie Eilish’s concert stage in an immersive activation to celebrate her...

Digital Music News 1d ago

AI is not only disrupting search engines but dismantling the way people search across the internet. MIDiA’s Q3 2025 consumer survey reveals that 52% of those who reported using generative AI leveraged these tools to find information. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 1d ago

The singer says the success of her single “New Religion” meant “more to me than any other accolade I’ve ever received because I’m doing this on my own terms”

Rolling Stone 1d ago

As expected, the Rolling Stones have announced the release of a new studio album “Foreign Tongues,” due on July 10 from Capitol Records. The 14-track collection follows less than three years after the band’s Grammy Award-winning “Hackney Diamonds” — which was their first in nearly 15 years.

Variety 1d ago

It’s clearly a looker. | Image: Telepathic Instruments The Telepathic Instruments Orchid has been unavailable for a few months now. But a new batch is ready to drop on May 11th for $649, and the company is celebrating with a limited edition clear Orchid: Arctic, which will cost slightly more: $699.

The Verge 1d ago

An American act made it big in South Africa, but an AI version of their song went viral on TikTok and stole their thunder. Unfortunately, it’s an all-too-familiar phenomenon. It seems like AI is sticking its proverbial fingers into everybody’s pie, and no artist seems safe from it.

Digital Music News 1d ago

The Austin City Limits Music Fest 2026 lineup just dropped, and this year, Spotify is teaming up with the iconic event to give fans the ultimate festival flex.

Spotify 1d ago

Another year, and more proof that Asia continues to shape some of the world’s most exciting new sounds. This year’s RADAR artists draw from deep local roots while moving across languages, genres, and cultures.

Spotify 1d ago

US-based YouTube creators who are finding their videos struck down by pesky content ID claims due to the use of copyright-protected music can now generate replacement instrumental tracks in the back-end of the site, YouTube Studio. The “replace song” tool will now include a “create” button.

Music Ally 1d ago

Recognition Music Group, if you don’t – get it – recognise the name, was the result of the bundling-together of three companies connected to former catalogues-aquirer Hipgnosis: Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Hipgnosis Songs Assets and Hipgnosis Song Management.

Music Ally 1d ago

Back in November 2025, disgruntled Spotify user Genevieve Capolongo filed a lawsuit against the DSP, claiming that its Discovery Mode feature means that listeners are being misled because “Spotify’s playlists and recommendations are shaped by undisclosed pay-for-play arrangements and hidden...

Music Ally 1d ago

Distributer Symphonic has announced the launch of Symphonic Next, which is “designed to connect clients with the capital, partnerships, and strategic pathways needed to grow and monetize their businesses.” The platform bridges Symphonic’s expanding role in catalogue monetisation and the...

Music Ally 1d ago

Only six months ago, GenAI music platform Suno announced a $250m Series-C funding round. That valued the company at $2.45bn and took its total funding (post seed and Series A rounds) to $375M.

Music Ally 1d ago

We could handle Jeff Bezos as a nerd… It’s one thing to get a divorce, it’s quite another to get involved with the wife of your good friend. That’s a bad look, but even worse is HIS look and his now wife’s look! If there’s anyone who likes Lauren Sánchez, they must be related to […]

Lefsetz Letter 2d ago

This Dominic Fike song from 2018 is only 1:38 long. All the focus is on how this eight year old number suddenly gained traction on social media, blasting “Babydoll” to the top of the Spotify chart both globally and in the U.S. If you do research, you cannot figure out why.

Lefsetz Letter 2d ago

Trademark law is evolving to address nontraditional sensory marks amidst advancements in AI. Taylor Swift's recent trademark filings aim to protect her voice and image from AI-generated imitations.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 2d ago

Last week, guests gathered in New York City for On Air, In Style: An Evening with Spotify—a night of conversation, culture, and connection celebrating the intersection of fashion and podcasting. On Spotify, that intersection is thriving.

Spotify 2d ago

An analysis of 200,000 similes from popular fiction.

The Pudding 3d ago

For a while now, when I’ve talked about Parachord, I’ve described it as one half of something. The other half just shipped: it’s called Achordion, it lives at achordion.xyz, and it’s the user experience I’ve wanted on top of ListenBrainz data since the first time I logged in.

Parachord Blog 3d ago

A federal judge just forced a fan's payola class action case against Spotify into arbitration based on Spotify's class action waiver Terms of Service. It's a good thing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is sending CIDs to Spotify along the same lines.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 3d ago

The potential collapse of the AI investment bubble may be similar to the dot-com crash of 2000. It outlines a circular capital loop sustaining inflated valuations without actual demand, emphasizing risks linked to infrastructure dependencies, strict funding requirements, and the need for...

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 5d ago

RIAA SVP International Policy George York Lauds Findings WASHINGTON, DC (May 1, 2026) – The US Trade Representative (USTR)’s annual Special 301 Report stresses the critical importance of intellectual property rights and underscores the vital contributions of American creators to US economic growth,...

RIAA 5d ago

Devious New AI Tool “Clones” Software So That the Original Creator Doesn’t Hold a Copyright Over the New Version — “The advent of generative AI continues to undermine the very concept of copyright, from entire books shamelessly ripping off authors to tasteless AI slop depicting beloved characters...

Copyhype 5d ago

As stalwarts Sub Pop and Rough Trade celebrate big anniversaries, insiders speak candidly about the challenges they face. Can streaming ever ensure their survival? In the late 1980s, the fledgling Seattle record label Sub Pop was a mess.

The Guardian 6d ago

One of the world’s biggest popstars is headed to El Clásico. Later this month, Grammy Award winner Olivia Rodrigo will take over the front of the FC Barcelona jersey during the big match at Spotify Camp Nou.

Spotify 6d ago

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. But a playlist that tells you which The Devil Wears Prada character you are? Now that’s a statement. In partnership with 20th Century Studios, Spotify is celebrating the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 with an official movie playlist that does more than set...

Spotify 6d ago

Between April 22-29, the first inaugural Stockholm Music Week brought together thought leaders and partners across industries including music, tech, government, and academia, with the shared goal of continuing to shine light on Sweden’s music scene and the impact it has around the world.

Spotify 6d ago

It's that time again. Make sure you vote.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 6d ago

The AI race is well underway, with social media companies going all-in. Meta’s triple-digit-billion investment in the space has pushed its AI developments across the board, from a recent partnership with Overview Energy to power servers with satellite solar (per Social Media Today ), to...

MIDiA Research Blog 6d ago

Spotify is launching a new verification program to combat spam, fakes, and AI. Some artists will now have a "Verified by Spotify" badge and a green checkmark on their profile, indicating that the company has confirmed a real person is behind the music and the profile.

The Verge 6d ago

Music is evolving, and so are the ways you discover and connect with artists. In the AI era, it’s more important than ever to be able to trust the authenticity of the music you listen to. At Spotify, our focus is providing you with more context about artists and their music, so you can build...

Spotify 6d ago

The persistent growth of “catalogue” music listening is a familiar topic to the industry. In this context, the results of MIDiA’s Q4 2025 consumer survey may not seem so surprising. Just 24% of all consumers report listening to new music the week it is released, on at least a monthly basis, as...

MIDiA Research Blog 6d ago

What separates a talented singer from an artist who can actually build a career? On this week’s podcast episode, I talk with vocal coach, singer, songwriter, and artist developer Patrice Peris about contemporary vocal technique, emotional performance, artist branding, music business fundamentals,...

Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog 6d ago