ABD, short for A Bold Dream, is dedicated to girl group production, with the first project launching in the second half of 2026.

Billboard 4m ago

Electronic-music tech firm Native Instruments has found its saviour. It is being acquired by InMusic following its recent insolvency.

Music Ally 7m ago

Ronnie Wood stopped by "The Tonight Show" to discuss the forthcoming Stones album, his solo touring, and his love of painting.

Billboard 31m ago

Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY. Source

Music Business Worldwide 36m ago

Mel B, the former Spice Girl and a judge on “America’s Got Talent,” musician Jacob Collier, TV host Padma Lakshmi, actor Natalie Dormer, best known for “Game of Thrones,” U.K.

Variety 2h ago

Mel C is the most successful of the Spice Girls as a solo artist on the ARIA Charts, as "Sweat" debuts at No. 5.

Billboard 2h ago

A new report from UK-based charity Youth Music spells out trouble for the country’s grassroots venues and programs.

Music Ally 2h ago

Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing strikes again, angering fans with exorbitant ticket prices that some said should be “illegal” for an arena show. Olivia Rodrigo is embarking on the “Unraveled Tour,” a global trek with 65-plus dates in support of her forthcoming third album—but fans are already...

Digital Music News 4h ago

Check out the must-hear releases of the week.

Billboard 4h ago

To celebrate the album announcement, PNAU drops “Nirvana,” a new collaboration with EARTHGANG and sadMONTH.

Billboard 4h ago

As its title would suggest, “Rock Music” sees Charli switch gears, crank up the amps and rock it with electric guitars.

Billboard 5h ago

Hybe announces the launch of a new label, ABD, dedicated to developing girl groups. ABD is set to debut its first group in the second half of 2026. K-pop powerhouse company Hybe has announced the launch of a new label, ABD, dedicated to the production and development of girl groups.

Digital Music News 5h ago

CB's 12th studio album is here ahead of the R&B legend's tour alongside Usher.

Billboard 5h ago

"I am so tired of standing up for/having empathy for living beings being controversial," said the artist in a social media post

Rolling Stone 5h ago

Exec to lead the company’s operations and strategic expansion within the world’s seventh-largest recorded music market Source

Music Business Worldwide 6h ago

Manilow was in his late 40s when he first recorded the song. He's now in his 80s and has had to confront a serious health challenge.

Billboard 6h ago

"I think the dance floor is dead," the British pop star and actress declares

Rolling Stone 6h ago

Sony Pictures Entertainment revenue came in roughly flat for fiscal year 2025, as higher sales at its Crunchyroll anime streamer and the success of global blockbuster film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” were offset by overall lower revenue from theatrical releases.

Variety 6h ago

The Chinese pop star and producer strikes a border-hopping arrangement with Bio-E.

Billboard 6h ago

The new trial date will take place eight years after the rapper was arrested in the case

Rolling Stone 8h ago

Despite the Supreme Court’s Cox v. Sony Music decision – and the subsequent end of multiple contributory infringement suits – a federal judge has denied NVIDIA’s attempt to dismiss a related claim in its copyright showdown with authors.

Digital Music News 9h ago

At the nomination announcement event in Tokyo on April 30, this year's MAJ Ambassadors, Kento Nakajima & Mei Hata, took the stage.

Billboard 9h ago

Still in the midst of the Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party tour, the singer-songwriter has revealed routing details for another headlining run kicking off later this year

Rolling Stone 10h ago

Things are good at Sphere Entertainment, which has reported a double-digit Q1 2026 revenue increase and has now seen its stock more than quadruple in value since May 2025.

Digital Music News 10h ago

Taylor Swift’s legal team launches a counterattack against a former Vegas showgirl, accusing her of clout-chasing with her trademark infringement claim.

Digital Music News 10h ago

Warner Music Group disclosed a whopping $650 million in catalog expenditure since its joint venture with Bain Capital was established last year. Warner Music Group (WMG) just posted its Q2 financials, with $1.7 billion in revenue for the company, a 17% increase over last year.

Digital Music News 10h ago

The key cast for drama series “Hamburg Days,” about the Beatles’ early days in the German city, has been revealed as the six-parter started filming in Hamburg, Munich and Liverpool.

Variety 11h ago

The studio behind indie video game Mixtape explains why the game has no streamer mode: because its licensed music makes up the “soul” of the game. These days, new video games will often include a streamer mode in their settings, which removes licensed music altogether or replaces it with...

Digital Music News 11h ago

The artists were joined by will.i.am during the new Centennial High School campus' event

Rolling Stone 11h ago

Warner Music Group and Paramount Pictures have announced a partnership for theatrical films focused on iconic artists and songwriters in a multi-year deal. The tie-up comes on the heels of a similar Netflix deal.

Digital Music News 11h ago

Taylor Swift’s attorneys have slapped back at a lawsuit filed by a former Las Vegas showgirl who claims that the pop superstar’s “The Life of a Showgirl” album title infringes on her trademark for the phrase “Confessions of a Showgirl.” The lawyers call the argument that there could be confusion...

Variety 11h ago

Bonnie Tyler has been placed in an induced coma to assist her recovery following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. On Wednesday, Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler was rushed to a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal, for emergency intestinal surgery.

Digital Music News 11h ago

"It's a little feral," the artist shared in an Instagram video detailing the record set for release on July 31

Rolling Stone 11h ago

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer behind 1980s hits like “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” has been hospitalized in Portugal. A statement was shared to the 74-year-old singer’s Facebook and website on Wednesday breaking the news to fans and acknowledging the situation.

Variety 12h ago

Warner Music Group published its calendar Q1 results today (May 7) Source

Music Business Worldwide 12h ago

Guitarist-producer Matthew Spatola sued for writing credit on the chart-topping song

Rolling Stone 13h ago

MAGGIE KANG They gave her the key to the city, which she definitely deserves. An immigrant from Seoul, you know her as the Oscar-winning force behind “KPop Demon Hunters.” She said she wanted to make the characters stupid. And that she tries to be the funniest person in the room.

Lefsetz Letter 13h ago

Singer-songwriter will play her first solo show since 2023 at a New Mexico club

Rolling Stone 13h ago

Vietnam is cracking down on online piracy and counterfeit goods, as well as copyright violations by media that includes movies, music, and TV shows. Starting today (May 7), Vietnam is launching a new “high-intensity” crackdown on online piracy and counterfeit goods in a move to boost detection by...

Digital Music News 14h ago

From Oklahoma to Nashville to the Eagles! Apple: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-bob-lefsetz-podcast-30806836/episode/vince-gill-332862906?app=listen https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ff4fb19-54d4-41ae-ae7a-8a6f8d3dafa8/the-bob-lefsetz-podcast?ref_=dmm_acq_mrn_d_ds_rh_z_p454-cr2031330-c

Lefsetz Letter 14h ago

Ticketmaster cut 8% of its global staff, or around 350 employees, in its engineering, product, and design divisions. The company also cut contractors. Ticketmaster has cut 8% of its global staff this week, according to a new report from Pollstar.

Digital Music News 14h ago

Anyone who missed out on the very tough-to-get tickets for Hayley Williams’ current tour of theaters will soon get a shot at picking up seats for a run of shows she’s doing in amphitheaters in the fall … although all indicators are that even these more sizable venues may prove to be a tough ticket,...

Variety 14h ago

The moves mark a significant expansion push for the independent live agency founded by Andy Somers and Steve Martin in 2021. Source

Music Business Worldwide 15h ago

Kelly Clarkson is returning to “The Voice” for Season 30. She joins fellow judge Adam Levine, who sat on the panel alongside Clarkson in Season 29. The “Stronger” hitmaker, talk show host and original “American Idol” winner first appeared on the blind audition singing competition as an adviser in...

Variety 15h ago

TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source

Music Business Worldwide 16h ago

Prosecutors rejected an initial request in April Source

Music Business Worldwide 16h ago

Katseye, Sombr, Hootie & the Blowfish, Keith Urban, Maluma, Riley Green, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots will perform at the American Music Awards, airing live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m.

Variety 16h ago

The set list sparkled with rarities, including their first “Tragic Kingdom” performance since 2009

Rolling Stone 16h ago

The move brings Harvey’s day-to-day manager Mandy Keighley, along with his management roster, into UNIFIED’s growing trans-Tasman network. Source

Music Business Worldwide 16h ago

The partnership follows WMG's deal with Netflix, announced in March Source

Music Business Worldwide 17h ago

Get ready for more music-centric stories on the big screen. Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group are partnering under a multi-year, first-look deal to produce theatrical films based on the recording label’s vast catalogue of artists and songwriters.

Variety 17h ago

AI-generated music and streaming fraud are collapsing the assumptions behind the CRB’s “39-step” royalty framework, forcing urgent reform to protect human creators and preserve the integrity of the compulsory mechanical license.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 17h ago

Video arrives ahead of Styles’ Together, Together residency kickoff

Rolling Stone 17h ago

Due in part to continued international collections growth, France’s Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (SACEM) distributed a little over €1.5 billion (currently $1.77 billion) last year.

Digital Music News 17h ago

Harry Styles gets down in his red gym shorts and white tennies in the music video for “Dance No More,” the latest single to be culled from his album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” The Colin Solal Cardo-directed video puts the lie to the song’s title by featuring more nonstop choreography...

Variety 17h ago

Last week, MIDiA’s public webinar “The State of AI and Music” explored AI’s role in reshaping consumption, creation, and value in the music industry. For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the webinar is available here . Source

MIDiA Research Blog 18h ago

Australia-headquartered global music rights management and royalty administration company Gaan Baksho Group has expanded to Sri Lanka with the appointment of Joshua Perera as its head of partnerships for the […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 18h ago

Mdundo is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Copenhagen Source

Music Business Worldwide 18h ago

Pollstar reports that Ticketmaster has cuts around 350 jobs Source

Music Business Worldwide 19h ago

From streaming revenue to global market share, discover how Mexico's fastest-growing genre is being built from the bottom up.

How Music Charts 20h ago

Asian and Pacific Islander artists continue to shape the global soundscape, pushing creative boundaries and connecting with fans worldwide. This Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM), Spotify is honored to celebrate their impact while spotlighting the next wave of artists defining what’s...

Spotify 20h ago

From our earliest days, Spotify has been built on a simple principle: Great audio should be easy to reach. It’s what’s driven us to expand from music to podcasts to audiobooks, and onto more than 2,000 devices.

Spotify 21h 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 21h ago

Believe has partnered with Google Labs to offer Flow Music to their users. Google says it “provides their artists with a space for exploration and iteration” and works as a “creative collaborator, helping with lyrics, toying with new melodies or genres and even creating new instruments.” Google...

Music Ally 21h ago

This is a significant year for Sacem, as it celebrates its 175th anniversary – and what better way to celebrate than by releasing its 2025 results, replete with some impressive numbers?

Music Ally 21h ago

Loveable Welsh band Los Campesinos are amongst UK indie’s great survivors, moving adroitly from the mid-00’s twee pop movement to earning full-on ‘beloved indie institution’ status, becoming fully independent by the time their seventh album ‘All Hell’ reached number 14 in the UK chart – the band’s...

Music Ally 21h ago

In 2025, the UK’s labour government announced that it intended to “ban ticket touting (scalping) to protect fans from rip-off prices”, and claimed that on average, resale tickets would be £37 cheaper on average, saving fans collectively £112 million per year.

Music Ally 21h ago

For Sony Music India, Record Store Day marked not just the return of its The Vinyl Pop-Up series of events but also the launch of StampEight. That’s the new sub-brand […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 22h ago

“Blue dot fever” is one of those phrases that feels like it has popped right out of a marketing team’s imagineering awayday, designed to become an instant talking point.

Music Ally 22h ago

Steven Wilson—despite his divisive politics—is one of the most popular prog-rock musicians in India, and he captures some of that fandom in a new mini-documentary about his visit to the […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 22h ago

Desde o lançamento em 2023, o DJ (beta) já ajudou a deixar a experiência de ouvir música muito mais personalizada para 94 milhões de usuários Premium do Spotify.

Spotify 23h ago

Since launching in 2023, DJ (beta) has helped shape a more personalized listening experience for 94 million Spotify Premium users. Today, we’re bringing this popular feature to new markets and introducing four new language options: French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Spotify 23h ago

Da quando è stata presentata nel 2023, DJ (beta) ha aiutato a definire un’esperienza d’ascolto più personalizzata per 94 milioni di utenti Spotify Premium.

Spotify 23h ago

Seit dem Start im Jahr 2023 hat DJ (Beta) das personalisierte Hörerlebnis von 94 Millionen Spotify Premium-Nutzer*innen bereichert. Ab sofort ist das beliebte Feature in weiteren Märkten verfügbar – ergänzt um vier neue Sprachen: Deutsch, Französisch, Italienisch und Brasilianisches Portugiesisch.

Spotify 23h ago

Hindi pop duo KhoslaRaghu’s Sanchit Khosla went viral earlier this week, not with a song but with an Instagram post in which he expressed concern about AI slop taking over […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 23h ago

With an almost 7x increase in streams from February 2023 to February 2026, Haryanvi music is having a landmark year. Among the fastest-growing Indian languages on Spotify, Haryanvi is no […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

What makes the Empirical Labs Distressor such a lasting studio classic? On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Dave Derr, founder of Empirical Labs and creator of the Distressor.

Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d 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 1d ago

AI Music is flooding the internet, and Apple Music is no exception. The good news is that almost no one is listening to it on the platform. Apple Music VP Oliver Schusser says that while AI-generated music now makes up about a third of the current submissions to the music service, it accounts for...

Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 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 3d 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 3d ago

An analysis of 200,000 similes from popular fiction.

The Pudding 4d 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 4d 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 4d 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 6d 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 6d 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 6d ago