Fever says it has more than tripled its revenue over the past three years while remaining EBITDA-positive. Source
As team responsible for tech strategy shunted to third department in three years, experts fear exodus of talent
Yes Boone's work-in-progress captures elements of French house, British post-punk energy and a “timeless sound."
The Dutch trio will play their first show back together on Dec. 4 in Amsterdam.
On a Sunday in August 2025, I approached the O2 Forum Kentish Town to see an act I had heard plenty about. On this warm August afternoon, the main attraction was flamboyant, distinctive, petite in size and, by all accounts, electric. Source
The case rests on Article 21(a) of the Sound Recording Labor Agreement, the union's collective bargaining agreement with the record companies. Source
Singer-songwriter Kavya Trehan, who performs under only her first name, is also an actress and dancer. It’s dance that’s at the centre of the music video for her new single, […] The post is from Music Ally.
India is among the 100 countries where Apple’s iCloud+ subscribers will now get access to Apple TV, Apple Arcade’s catalogue of over 200 games, and Apple Music Select. The last […] The post is from Music Ally.
In what’s turning out to be a kind of announcement relay, Diljit Dosanjh who in May told his audience at the Rogers Centre in Toronto that he would be playing […] The post is from Music Ally.
Yes, the 'Secondhand Software Presentation' does sound like it might be an adverse document...
The $599 speaker launches Sept. 17 with up to 118 decibels of sound, 35 hours of battery life and IP66-rated water and dust resistance.
“As the only major international music company with European roots, BMG has a cultural identity that is deeply important to me," Jarre explains.
Clouds, the sovereign-sensitive, and the inferencing-interested are also about to get sales calls
The superstar BLACKPINK singer gave a glimpse behind the curtain of her forthcoming collection, "PRESS PLAY," due out Oct. 23.
BMG secures exclusive licensing rights to electronic music innovator Jean-Michel Jarre’s recorded catalog across a broad range of territories worldwide. Source
Swift Build is now the default engine for the Swift Package Manager
The 10 contestants are locked-away for the AGT finale. See who made it through.
Duncan Sheik, the singer behind hits like the Grammy-nominated “Barely Breathing,” has been hospitalized and is currently receiving medical treatment, per a statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday. “We would like to share an update with Duncan’s fans and the public,” the statement read.
The late country icon appeared in a pre-taped message to accept the Americana Honors award
The Sept. 16 show at Paris' Plenitude Arena proved that there's simply no one quite like Céline Dion.
After Macklemore loudly challenges Robert Kraft to match his $1 million donation to support Palestine, Robert Kraft reveals that he and Ed Sheeran had already quietly donated four times that sum a day earlier.
Startup says it’s learned from these mistakes and that they shouldn’t happen again … which is just what Zuck has said about 100 times
A statement shared to the artist's social media said that he was "receiving medical care"
Produced by Frontier Touring, the Ask That God: Afterlife Tour will visit six cities across Australia and New Zealand next February and March.
Your feed made her famous and then called it “organic” discovery. The music business loves a miracle, especially one it can invoice. Every few months, a new artist supposedly appears from nowhere, posts the right fifteen seconds of a song, and wakes up inside a career that once required years of...
Just like that, another would-be class action complaint – filed this time against StubHub over its CEO’s alleged ties to a ticket-resale fund – is heading to arbitration. District Judge Jed S.
Chris Perfetti, Richard Gadd, Brooks Nader, Shabana Azeez, Gerran Howell, Haley Kalil and more play pass the mic on the 2026 Emmys red carpet. Shabana AzeezFirst of all you are a snack. Krys MarshallOoh! Chris PerfettiOh man. Richard GaddOh that’s a really good question.
The grand reopening weekend (Nov. 13 and 14) will feature performances from the Trey Anastasio Band and The War on Drugs.
Voices across Hollywood and Washington are speaking out after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour for making pro-Palestine comments on stage.
1 This is a rights issue, not one of censorship. The Geto Boys had a deal with Geffen Records, but once David Geffen became aware of the content of the act’s debut, which contained graphic, violent and sexually explicit lyrics, he decided not to put out the album and released the Geto Boys from...
'Intern 2' offers an isolated environment and cloudy inference to automate your world
The rapper claimed that the Patriots billionaire led a pressure campaign to have him nixed from Ed Sheeran's tour following comments supporting Palestinians onstage
The son of the superstar singer and the late musician Gregg Allman is currently living in a locked psychiatric hospital on the East coast as his mother claims he is "gravely disabled"
In the latest chapter of the ongoing Ed Sheeran-Macklemore-Robert Kraft situation, Sheeran and Kraft have apparently seen and raised Macklemore’s $1 million donation to Palestinian relief by donating $2 million each — although it’s unclear exactly to whom.
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The rapper revealed the donation after the billionaire Patriots owner allegedly led a pressure campaign to force him off Ed Sheeran's tour
GPUzilla woos neoclouds into another walled garden, promising smarter, more efficient, and profitable bit barns
Agency's shift from static CVSS scores to risk-based prioritization sends the old format packing September 28
MNRK Music Group has officially acquired the “complete” recorded catalog of Zakk Wylde-founded Black Label Society (BLS), including over 300 total tracks from the veteran heavy metal group.
Macklemore has announced that he’ll be donating the $1 million in net earnings he received from supporting Ed Sheeran on his Loop Tour to organizations working to support the Palestinian people, and invited billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation.
Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour continues, even without his opening acts, and now tickets are being sold online at a significant loss. One notable side effect of the ongoing feud over Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour and Macklemore’s controversial speech that led to him being removed as the opener is that resale...
Superstar, who earned the most nominations across 11 categories at this year’s event, will open the show
Madonna is set to open the MTV Video Music Awards with her first live performance at the show in 23 years. The pop star last graced the VMA stage as a performer with her iconic 2003 appearance with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. She already received a big look ahead of the VMAs with 11 […]
In collaboration with Gallagher Alternative Health Solutions, BMI announces BMI Health Connect to provide US affiliates with personalized guidance. BMI has announced the launch of BMI Health Connect, a free service available exclusively for its U.S.-based songwriters and composers that makes it...
Amid Spotify’s robust push into video content, Taylor Swift’s entire music video catalog is now available for premium subscribers. Spotify has announced that all 58 of Taylor Swift’s official music videos are now available to watch on the streaming platform.
Among Saregama’s biggest hit soundtracks of the last few years is composer Shashwat Sachdev’s OST for the first part of the spy thriller Dhurandhar, which featured a number of reworkings, […] The post is from Music Ally.
The music industry loves the phrase “artist development” – but ask ten people what it actually means and you’ll get ten different answers. The following comes from Blinding Talent, a partner of DMN.
As phone-free events increase exponentially, MILA Lounge in Miami announces a monthly No-Phone Night, a recurring Thursday night ritual. Phone-free events increased by a staggering 567% globally in 2025, the result of a growing appetite for present and immersive nightlife experiences.
Both sides set out their positions in statements filed on Friday (September 11) Source
Songwriter Cyril Vetter is firing back against the major labels’ aggressive push to bring their high-stakes copyright recapture case before the Supreme Court.
Advertisers can now ask ChatGPT to help create their ChatGPT ads, because what's more relatable than an ad crafted by a bot?
Denis Ladegaillerie details two-stage opt-in process for artists who want (and don't want) to have their music provided to Suno Source
The Kennedy Center’s Trump-appointed board has voted to close the facility over a continuing dispute over putting Trump’s name on the building. Oh yeah, and for “renovations” too.
CISA gives federal agencies just 3 days to patch
Listen to “My Madness,” “T Shirt,” and other songs from new version of album, which precedes the release of Byrne’s Sleeping Beauties book
Called BMI Health Connect, the service has been created in collaboration with Gallagher Alternative Health Solutions, an insurance brokerage. Source
Back to the Beginning film, which captures Osbourne’s star-studded farewell gig, has been mixed in surround sound for stadium feel
Garbage also responded, calling the response to Macklemore being dropped from Sheeran’s tour “a major turning point”
Hardware such as mainframes found to hold the data and business logic needed to build those AI services
“I won’t let anyone take advantage of me by overcharging me and running up bills that were never approved,” Combs said
He'll need to earn around $13K a year to pay pops back between now and when he turns 18, so at least there's that free labor to look forward to
Metallica has confirmed a series of new North American stadium dates that extend the band’s M72 World Tour into 2027. Having played 99 shows in 26 countries since its April 2023 kick-off, the Live Nation-promoted tour will resume May 8, 2027 at BC Place in Vancouver – hitting a dozen new cities for...
Kmscon brings smooth scaling, richer colors, and better Unicode support beneath GNOME 51
It’s almost enough to un-break your heart, if you’re a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fan. The four members of the original/classic lineup of Petty’s longtime band will reunite on stage for the first time in more than 20 years this week, fronted by Chris Stapleton for an opening performance at...
Taylor Swift has long been keenly aware of the power of music videos to help expand the worlds she meticulously builds in her songwriting. Now, for the first time, all 58 of Taylor’s videos are coming to Spotify, giving her fans the opportunity to dive deeper than ever into her catalog.
Featuring Tom Morello, Chuck D and Idles’ Joe Talbot, the rapper’s new project celebrates the shared ideals of punk and hip-hop – ‘both the voice of the voiceless’ Adam Briggs has never been one for subtlety – in his lyrics, his punchlines or his activism. In person, the man has a huge presence.
Songwriter's lawyers filed a brief in opposition on Monday, September 14 Source
YouTube has unveiled its Foundry Fall Class of 2026, with 16 rising independent musicians from eight different countries chosen by the company’s staff for a boost from the streaming giant — the list appears below in full.
It means Louis Sanquini, the New York ticket buyer who brought the case, must take his claims to an arbitrator rather than a courtroom. Source
The exclusion applies retroactively, so kids and family music users have already streamed will no longer count toward their Wrapped top song or artist. Source
The running of the festival, along with every asset attached to it, passes to an organization controlled by Pukkelpop founder and CEO Chokri Mahassine. Source
The long-awaited film of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final concert has finally set a release date for later this year. The movie, now titled “Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning,” will bow in theaters worldwide on Oct. 28.
Argentina’s inflation-hit economy makes a mockery of growth figures. But the rise of local acts is making insiders feel quietly confident. The post is from Music Ally.
This fall, Coach is launching “Live Your Story,” a global campaign celebrating self-expression through music, fashion, and culture. And Spotify is helping to bring it to life with the Tabby Tour, an experiential and digital activation making stops at college campuses across the U.S., U.K, Japan,...
Two-time Grammy-winner Laufey has signed with Universal Music Group’s Interscope Records and Verve Records in an arrangement that reflects the fast-rising singer-songwriter’s combination of pop and jazz music.
Flight test 14 angling for 10 hours in space and a splashdown in the Pacific
Yesterday, we broke down the events that led to Macklemore being removed from his support slot on Ed Sheeran’s US tour. There have been two big developments since. The post is from Music Ally.
Literally nobody was surprised by the announcement this week that Oasis will be continuing their reunion with another run of concerts in 2027: it’s been an open secret for months. The post is from Music Ally.
Apple is adding some new services into its iCloud+ cloud-storage subscription in more than 100 countries around the world, including a taster tier for Apple Music. The post is from Music Ally.
We wrote about startup A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya in April when it launched its Bop “pocket DJ” app. The company was founded by former Spotify exec Máuhan M. Zonoozy as “a label that treats software like music”. The post is from Music Ally.
Iranian strikes overwhelmed regional redundancy in Bahrain and left one UAE Availability Zone inaccessible
Data protection chiefs call for 'immediate review' of data protection models
Sound the legal klaxons! The world’s biggest major label wants to take down the world’s biggest independent distributor… And the lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group against DistroKid this week pulls absolutely no punches. The post is from Music Ally.
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Sensitive personal data was involved, but there is no evidence it was shared with third parties
As thousands attend annual conference in San Francisco, customers get 'severe delays, intermittent errors, and inability to access services'
Rolling Loud Florida takes over Camping World Stadium on May 7 through May 9, with a presale beginning this Thursday, September 17. “The World’s Largest Hip-Hop Festival” returns to Orlando for Rolling Loud Florida 2027, taking over Camping World Stadium on May 7 through May 9.
Disctopia was granted a US patent covering its ability to tie creator payouts to verified listening across music, podcasts, audiobooks, and video. Streaming fraud continues to plague artists trying to make their fair share of the payout pool, and it’s getting even worse as artificial intelligence...
“American Idol” is moving production to Georgia for its 25th season after more than two decades in Southern California. After 24 years in Los Angeles, “American Idol” will move production to Atlanta for its 25th season.
Following a nearly year-long review, the Belgian government has approved Live Nation’s deal for Pukkelpop – albeit while requiring the promoter to preserve “the festival’s independence for at least ten years.” The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA), having kicked off an investigation back in...
Spotify finally lets parents exclude their kids’ music from recommendations, end-of-year Wrapped, and other personalized playlists. Tired of fighting off “Baby Shark” from your personal Spotify recommendations?
Ed Sheeran speaks out on the decision to remove Macklemore from the remainder of the singer’s US tour following his Palestine remarks during two sets. Ed Sheeran has finally broken his silence regarding the decision to remove Macklemore as the opening act from the remaining dates of his U.S. tour.
Four supporting acts have announced their withdrawal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after he spoke out regarding venue owners’ push to remove Macklemore from the remaining US dates. Since Ed Sheeran released a statement regarding Macklemore’s removal from the remainder of his U.S.
The European Union is set to propose a strict ban on social media, video sharing platforms, AI chatbots, and online games for kids under 15. The European Union will propose a ban restricting kids under 15 from accessing social media, video sharing platforms such as YouTube, AI chatbots, and even...
The inaugural Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica has been canceled due to erosion of the beach caused by Hurricane Marie. Coachella organizer Goldenvoice has announced the cancelation of Santa Monica’s Ocean Way Festival due to erosion of the beach caused by Hurricane Marie.
Parents love using Spotify to play music for their families. But parents don’t always share the same taste as their young children—and playing music for your kids shouldn’t have to affect your own recommendations.
Parents can finally get the kids' music out of Spotify Wrapped and other personalized playlists.
There have been rumours recently of imminent legislation introducing a social-media ban for children in the European Union. It seems the bill will now debut on Thursday (17 September). The post is from Music Ally.
The bubbling controversy around Macklemore’s support slot on Ed Sheeran’s US stadium dates erupted yesterday. The American rapper was removed from the tour after several venues said that they would not allow the shows to go on if Macklemore remained on the bill The post is from Music Ally.
There’s a flurry of news from the UK music industry today, starting with umbrella body UK Music’s launch of its latest workforce diversity survey. The post is from Music Ally.
Apple Music launched its own standalone app to give classical-music listeners a better experience with its streaming service. Now an independent developer is doing the same thing for jazz. The post is from Music Ally.
It turns out Hybe India’s final call was not a final call. Earlier this month, the K-Pop behemoth announced that it was making a ‘final call’ for auditions to put […] The post is from Music Ally.
DistroKid dominates AI music distribution while Spotify owns a stake. As streaming integrity standards tighten, its refusal to sign deserves much closer scrutiny.
I had no idea it was a Temptations song. I’m not quite sure if I thought the Peter Tosh take with Mick Jagger was an original composition, but that’s the one that rings in my head when I hear these words (when I don’t think of the movie…oops, research tells me the name of that […]
It’s not quite as good as previous seasons… But that does not mean it’s not a must-see. Either you’re a fan of “Fauda” or it’s lying in wait for your discovery. There’s something visceral and honest in it that you don’t find in American series.
Cuando piensas en ver a tu artista favorito en vivo, seguramente hay algunas canciones que esperas que formen parte del setlist. Para los fans de El Bogueto, Spotify lo hizo realidad la semana pasada en El Bogueto Pa’ los OG, una experiencia única creada junto a sus oyentes más fieles.
When you think about seeing your favorite artist live, there are probably a few songs that you hope make the setlist. For El Bogueto’s fans, Spotify made that dream a reality at last week’s Bogueto Pa’ los OG—a one-of-a-kind event shaped by his most dedicated listeners.
Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.
I know from our early days how high-pressure road life can be. While big tours often hire therapists, grassroots acts can’t afford it. I’m pleased to back a new scheme that aims to change that When Radiohead started touring, it was hugely exciting, but we got signed when we had been going for five...
More than 800 businesses ask PM to make good on pledge, or risk more closures and job losses Hundreds of UK hospitality businesses, backed by celebrity chefs including Angela Hartnett and Heston Blumenthal, have asked Andy Burnham to lay out plans to lower VAT for the sector, urging him to make...
The Units are a band I discovered in part thanks to No Dogs in Space. During their miniseries on The Screamers (another incredible band worth checking out), they mention synthpunk.org as one of their sources.
Today the Picard team is making available a third release candidate for Picard 3. We received good feedback on the previous release candidate 2, thanks to everyone for testing and providing feedback. The final 3.0 release is planned to happen in a few weeks.
Sylvan Esso preparing to attend a frutiger aero renfaire. Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, better known as Sylvan Esso, have been bringing their low-key electro-pop to the masses since 2014, bursting onto the scene with their self-titled debut album and the single "Hey Mami." Over the years, they've...
NOTE: FACTION TALK IS NOW ON CHANNEL 137 So, tune in Saturday September 12th to Faction Talk, channel 137, at 4 PM East, 1 PM West. If you miss the episode, you can hear it on demand on the SiriusXM app. Search: Lefsetz
Music fans worldwide turn to Genius to uncover the lyrics, meaning, and stories behind their favorite tracks. Today, Spotify is bringing that experience directly to our platform by partnering with Genius on its slate of video series.
Gilligan: A lesson in copyright and the importance of local journalism — “It takes our newsroom of about 30 people to put out a paper every day, whether it is digital or print. But let’s focus for a minute on the seven local news reporters who cover seven counties across three states.
The world’s biggest football tournament may be over, but a new season is here with a new soundtrack to match. Electronic Arts has shared the official soundtrack for EA SPORTS FC 27, featuring 120 tracks from 36 nations.
This client-only series takes a deeper look at the key themes shaping MIDiA’s 2026–2033 global music forecasts report and what they mean for the future of the music business. Expanded rights have become one of the music industry’s biggest growth stories, with label revenue from participation i...
Universal Music Group is launching a new AI-powered platform that will allow users to draw from its catalog of licensed music to create song remixes, mashups, and new takes on tracks, according to an announcement on Thursday.
Today the Picard team is making available a second release candidate for Picard 3. We received good feedback on the previous release candidate 1, thanks to everyone for testing and providing feedback. The final 3.0 release is planned to happen in a few weeks.
On this week’s episode, Mixing Business Coach Michael Morgan explores why building a sustainable mixing career requires a clear business system, not just great technical skills or the latest marketing tactic.