The independent music company will represent the Australian five-piece on a worldwide basis.
What Artists Should Be Doing When the World Thinks Nothing Is Happening. “The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Ram Dass Somewhere along the way, the music business decided that if you’re not constantly releasing, performing, posting, promoting, or announcing something, you must not be...
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The Swedish pop star's sold-out Midnight Sun Tour of Australia and New Zealand wrapped with an historic two-night stand at Auckland’s Spark Arena.
The annual celebration of Latin music posted a “strong multiplatform performance” to rank No. 1 in Spanish-language television for the 7pm-11pm primetime spot.
Predicts slower growth as savings from automation hit price of extended deals
With first-round voting over & nominations out next month, Katie & Keith are taking a closer look at the coveted category on the Pop Shop Podcast.
Lil Durk is seeking pretrial release by pledging all his future earnings as security for his appearance at a second trial scheduled for August 2027
The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to complete the sweep to capture the franchise's first championship.
The pop star blamed passion fruit or sushi for the medical emergency in a since-deleted post.
LA is not the only city that gets a shout-out on the exclusive Prima merch, as New York, Seattle, Nashville, Dallas & Washington D.C. also get a feature on the graphic tees.
The singer joined Love Island USA winners Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai and producer/DJ TOKiMONSTA as guests of Tommy Hilfiger at F1 Austin.
From: Stacie Griffn We have finally posted Jim’s obituary today. It was not an easy task as there is so much more to know about him and there was so much more left for him to do. We continue to receive an enormous number of emails and postings on social media from friends and colleagues […]
With a UMG v. Suno subpoena maelstrom upon us, here’s a closer look at some of the document and testimony demands’ many interesting angles – and the disputes’ bigger-picture significance in the AI litigation arena.
Santos Bravos took the stage at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 for a special conversation moderated by Billboard co-chief content officer Leila Cobo. Celebrating their one-year anniversary, the group reflects on their journey so far, their creative chemistry, and what’s ahead as they continue to...
The Dominican singer spoke about her acting debut on the "Film and Music" panel, alongside actor Carlos Sanson Jr. & producer Scott Budnick.
My Chemical Romance settles the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ lawsuit over the band’s use of uniforms that look remarkably similar to the team’s own. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have quickly emerged victorious in their lawsuit against My Chemical Romance over the use of uniforms that look...
Most expert content teaches its audience something. The content that moves people helps them make a decision inst
Oracle plans to add those chips alongside new Nvidia hardware and OpenAI services as businesses await AI payoffs
Jay-Z is taking the biggest sports stage in 2027. We look back at how his wife shifted the bar for the halftime show in 2013
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Here's why doing the grunt work yourself is the ultimate blueprint for keeping early costs low, understanding your operations and knowing exactly who to hire when it’s time to scale.
Potential liability if The MLC wins its 'bundling' lawsuit outright has risen to approximately EUR €538M, according to Spotify’s Q3 2026 financial statements Source
An appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a patent lawsuit filed against Live Nation, Ticketmaster, law firm Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, the MLB, and others.
Less than two weeks after an Oregon producer claimed he wrote the chorus to one of this year’s biggest hits, the lawsuit is dead for now
Here's why mature leadership means questioning assumptions, reassessing strategy and having the courage to change course when the facts no longer support the original plan.
Long ago I designed a team collaboration system called eRoom. It was like Slack, but if you propelled Slack backwards in time and somehow it picked up more features and flexibility as it went (but fewer emoji).
Game scores tend to outlive the games they were written for. A franchise score can fill concert halls decades after launch, and a soundtrack can keep streaming long after the game studio has moved on.
6th-gen M-series silicon promises more cores, faster memory, a fatter NPU, and better connectivity, now in more form factors
Brunson-Boland will serve as SVP, A&R Operations, while Fronda will serve as SVP, Marketing. Source
Awareness is only the starting point; sustainable growth comes from meaningful experiences that move customers from attention to emotional alignment and, ultimately, advocacy.
It’s anti-country bias. If a pop or hip-hop song broke the “Billboard” record you’d hear hardly a negative peep, only hosannas, how this act had paid its dues and their success is evidence of the health of the music market. But I’ve got to ask you, have you heard a single song from “Diary of […]
Paris-based streaming company has published its financial results for the three months to September 30. Source
Noyb files five complaints in four member states over alleged tracking of workers on Scale AI's Outlier platform
Chartmetric and Base for Music have teamed up on a new playbook exploring how artists and music professionals can turn music data into more effective marketing strategies.
Before increasing your budget, discover five critical areas to examine so you can stop wasting marketing dollars and turn existing demand into profitable growth.
AI made content nearly free and nearly worthless. The brands that win will be the ones that still have a story worth believing.
Classic Platinum or lickable Mavericks-era Aqua – it's your choice
The 1990s were a very different time — especially in Silver Lake, California — once a fertile neighborhood of artists and musicians and now a pricey hot spot.
Band is performing on the show every night this week
Looking beyond the hype? Fiverr data offers a snapshot of how small businesses are really using AI technology.
University hospitals once again accepting patients after initial ambulance diversion, but recovery to continue in phases
Cultivate an immigrant mindset by embracing continuous learning, resourcefulness, uncertainty, empathy and the determination to keep moving through obstacles.
AI is changing how work gets done, but many companies are still hiring against yesterday’s definition of a qualified employee.
Revenue up, operating profit up, 30 million paid Copilot seats locked in, 88 DCs added, $43.8 billion returned to shareholders
Filmmaker Brett Morgen, who made Moonage Daydream, found footage for Stage that will be projected on three screens with concert lighting in Berlin’s Uber Arena
The film, premiering Nov. 19, follows the legendary band in the lead-up to the last show on their 2023 farewell tour
Successful entrepreneurs build a lasting advantage through small daily habits that protect their attention, sharpen their judgment, reduce friction and preserve their energy.
Both critical PHP flaws land on the agency’s exploited list as infosec pros confirm hackers are getting working shells
A load more are spending more than they expected and forecast to shell out even more in 2027
Gosling and his bandmate, Zach Shields, haven’t released any music since their 2009 debut album
In November 2025, rapper RBX sued Spotify, accusing it of having “turned a blind eye” to “billions of fraudulent streams” of Drake’s music on its service. Whatever happened to that case? It’s just been thrown out. The post is from Music Ally.
Primary Wave’s thirst for partnerships and catalogue deals shows no sign of being slaked. Its latest announcement is with Mary J. Blige, and (thankfully for her) it has nothing to do with Suno. The post is from Music Ally.
Music marketplace Discogs is preparing its most high-profile drop yet: nearly 1,300 rare Beatles records sourced from a private collection by German record store Black Plastic Records. The post is from Music Ally.
Meta’s efforts to make its Muse AI agent cuddly and friendly for non-tech folk is a plushy-style mascot called Jolly. Now independent label Edged Out Records has launched an inventive marketing campaign riffing off the character. The post is from Music Ally.
In November 2025, Icelandic music startup Overtune told us that it was building a “virtual music studio” for Roblox. That work evolved into a game called Beat Battle, which has just launched a new artist partnership. The post is from Music Ally.
And we’re not joking about the ‘many’. The Risk Factors section of Anthropic’s S-1 filing starts on page 27 and ends on page 119. The post is from Music Ally.
Admits a 'small number' of iPhone Duos have display problems, and no, you're not folding it wrong.
Legacy NAS, VPNs, and file-sync workflows leave hidden costs in their wake. Is the way your organization manages files still fit for purpose?
How long will Universal Music Group remain a publicly-listed company? It’s a question that reared up in April when hedge-fund Pershing Square tried to buy the major label for $63.5bn, before ultimately being rejected. The post is from Music Ally.
Did you hear the one about eMudhra and the power of 4? Time to get connected to certificate trust list updates
Diana Umana digs into the new artist discovery process – with some expert voices – and concludes that what truly moves an act forward is advocacy. And guess what? Every advocate starts as a fan of what they hear and see.. Source
Songwriters celebrate a Supreme Court ruling affirming earlier victories for Cyril Vetter in the Middle District of Louisiana and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding copyright recapture under statutory termination.
The lawsuit alleges that the committee had the 1989 song played without a license just before Trump took the stage to speak at a rally in Ohio on October 12. Source
Rosenstock has held corporate development and international leadership roles at Sony, Discovery Communications, and WWE. Source
It is the second time Judge Josephine Staton has dismissed the case – and this time, she barred RBX from bringing the same claims again. Source
Alternative für Deutschland swats away scandals as reporters swarm leaked email tranche
Andrade will continue to be based in Miami, reporting to Alejandro Duque, President of Warner Music International. Source
Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE spent a decade leading A2IM before stepping down last year. Now, as Chair of PPL, he explains his vision for the org’s future – and why he’s both pro-technology and pro-rights… Source
Deezer (Euronext: DEEZR) has reported nearly 2% revenue growth for Q3 2026, when its total subscribers and international revenue slipped due to a partnerships-side contraction. The Paris-headquartered DSP disclosed its third-quarter showing today, pointing first to €133.8 million (currently $148.9...
PRS for Music partners with Soundtrack, the music streaming service for businesses, to improve distribution of public performance royalties. PRS for Music is expanding its use of music usage data to improve the accuracy of royalties paid to songwriters, composers, and music publishers when their...
The world premiere of the David Bowie immersive concert experience, “Stage,” has been set for Feb. 14 at Berlin’s Uber Arena. It will play during the Berlin Film Festival, representing a rare foray into alternative programming at the European film event.
Investigation finds businesses dominated govt meetings while communities were left out of decisions about AI Growth Zones
Garth Brooks quickly halted ticket sales for his Kansas City concert after just over 30 minutes, blaming excessive bot activity for the decision. Over the weekend, Garth Brooks abruptly halted ticket sales for his third Kansas City concert, scheduled for November 7 at T-Mobile Center, leaving fans...
Daemonarchy is unaffiliated with the Linux original, built with AI help, and could complicate FreeBSD's debate over AI contributions
The NEXROC Group and SVCV, Inc. say they are considering an offer for between 25% and 50% of JYP's issued shares. Source
Too Lost Music Group, the global music distribution and technology company serving independent artists and labels, has appointed James ‘Jay’ Rosenstock as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Former AEG Live President Rob Hallet partners with David Bowie’s estate to recreate the artist’s iconic 1978 performance in an immersive experience. Rob Hallet, Wonderworld founder and the former AEG Live President, will present a collaboration with David Bowie’s estate and filmmaker Brett Morgen...
A producer’s lawsuit against Drake over his hit “Janice STFU” has been voluntarily dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled. Producer Aviel Hirschfield’s copyright claim against Drake over his hit “Janice STFU” has been voluntarily dismissed after a little over a week.
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SPONSORED FEATURE: Introducing certified, environmentally friendly meeting room solutions, such as Barco ClickShare, in a standardized way across the organization can make the difference between hitting sustainability goals or not
BookMyShow Live has published ‘OOO: Offline. Outdoors. Out Loud’ a report that contains the findings of a survey conducted among 1,700 Indian concert-goers above the age of 18 across 75 […] The post is from Music Ally.
As rumored last week, Jay-Z has been announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at California’s SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027. Rumors have been swirling that Jay-Z’s Roc Nation was preparing to announce none other than Jay-Z himself as the Super Bowl LXI halftime performer.
Suno investor Menlo Ventures has been slapped with a subpoena, and now, one of its former execs will soon be deposed over a tweet that could undermine the platform’s longstanding fair use defense.
The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has officially granted streaming services’ request to access unredacted Web VI materials amid the ongoing Phono V proceeding – albeit with a few conditions.
Neil Young files a $10 million lawsuit against Trump’s political action committee, alleging copyright infringement for the use of his music during midterm election rallies. If you thought Neil Young had already sued Trump over the use of his music during campaign rallies, you would be correct.
Donnie Iris, regarded as Pittsburgh’s biggest hometown rock hero for a six-decade career that included hit singles in the 1960s and ’80s, died Monday at 83. He had been fighting bladder cancer for three years. Iris’ biggest chart success came as a member of the Jaggerz, who reached No.
Apple fires back against Suno with heavy ammunition in its move to quash the subpoena, arguing that it’s superfluous and goes well beyond what Suno reasonably needs for the case.
HarbourView Equity Partners brings Hit-Boy to Roblox’s Beat Battle in a monthlong takeover for players to remix tracks and unlock exclusive rewards. Multi-strategy investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners has announced a collaboration bringing three-time Grammy-winning producer and artist...
Taylor Swift looked back on her earliest days crafting songs in Music City as she was inducted Monday into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming its youngest member at 36.
Everyone should read this book. I’m burned out on Gladwell, he’s so into his shtick that oftentimes he rewrites reality to fit his thesis, and he can never admit he’s wrong, and his holier-than-thou delivery…have you listened to his podcast?
The rapper confirmed he would headline the gig, which his company Roc Nation has had a hand in producing since 2019
Jay-Z is slated to perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show, taking place on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. “From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey,” said Jay-Z in a statement.
The fundraising committee played the anthem at a rally this month despite a prior settlement barring such use without permission from Young himself, the lawsuit claims
Neil Young has filed a $10 million lawsuit Monday against Donald J. Trump’s political action committee, Trump 47 Committee Inc., alleging copyright infringement for the ongoing use of Young’s song “Rockin’ in the Free World” as the president’s walkup music at midterm election rallies.
Macklemore dedicated his first “Free Palestine” tour date in Dublin, Ireland to “love and liberation,” just over a month after he was dropped as an opener for Ed Sheeran following a political speech on stage.
As Suno fends off an ever-growing number of music industry copyright complaints, a raft of subpoena showdowns – including the AI platform’s own document and deposition demands – are now in full swing. Does that mean game-changing disclosures are on the horizon?
Spotify is victorious once again as a federal judge dismisses a class action bot-fraud case, finding no evidence that Spotify violated California law. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged Spotify was allowing rampant bot-assisted fraudulent streams for major artists like Drake.
Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.
Primary Wave Music partners with the legendary Mary J. Blige on her catalog, compositions, and recordings across her critically acclaimed career. Primary Wave Music has announced its latest partnership with an award-winning icon: the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige.
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” no longer has a stranglehold on the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100; after three weeks of dominance, it has relinquished the slot to the previous song to have a stranglehold on the chart, the evidently indomitable “Choosin’ Texas.” Ella Langley’s historically...
Harry Styles puts his waltzing skills to the test in the video for “Coming Up Roses,” the latest single to get the music video treatment from his fourth album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” For the clip, Styles reunites with directing duo Bradley & Pablo, who helmed the videos for...
Mary J. Blige has sold undisclosed shares of her publishing and recorded-music assets to Primary Wave Music, the company announced on Monday morning. Included in the deal are some of Blige’s greatest hits, including “Family Affair,’ “My Life,” “Mary Jane (All Night Long),” “You Bring Me Joy,” “Be...
As Anthropic prepares to go public, the lawsuits from the music industry keep on coming. Latest to sue the AI giant is Authentic Brands Group, owner of a number of IP rights relating to Elvis Presley. The post is from Music Ally.
Planning to see Sam Fender at London’s Wembley Stadium next year? You can expect to pay £130.75 for a ‘front standing’ ticket; £98.85 for a regular standing ticket; or between £64.75 and £130.75 for seats. The post is from Music Ally.
Few of us had ‘Financial Times hailing the importance of iTunes Store downloads’ on our 2026 bingo cards, but here we are. The post is from Music Ally.
“What if you could get paid a bonus just for keeping your Shorts schedule consistent?” asks YouTube’s Rene Ritchie in one of his latest ‘Creator Insider’ videos. And no, he’s not talking about beachwear strategy. The post is from Music Ally.
Imagine someone founding a record label devoted to releasing AI-generated music, then raising tens of millions of dollars in funding at a ‘unicorn’ valuation of $1bn. It’s a push, right? Yet that’s exactly what just happened in the film industry with a company called Utopai Studios.
As you’ll know if you’ve heard it, ‘Movin’ to the Sun’ is a stone-cold dancefloor banger, chopped-up vocals from dance legend Ultra Naté. It’s also a track that started life as a song generated using AI-music platform Suno. The post is from Music Ally.
From Wichita Lineman to MacArthur Park, he penned masterpieces. As the great hit-maker resurrects his lost songs, he recalls writing for giants – and the night Richard Harris stripped off and disappeared ‘Flat for 50 miles,” recalls Jimmy Webb, remembering the desolate stretch of Oklahoma that...
In my mind, Spooky Season music comes in two distinct flavors. There are the fun, occasionally goofy songs like "The Monster Mash" and John Carpenter's "Halloween Theme." Then there is the genuinely terrifying: Throbbing Gristle, The Body, or Scott Walker's The Drift.
The government’s lawsuit against REPS & Company exposes an alleged industrial-scale ticket scalping operation. But who financed it, who facilitated the transactions, and why doesn’t the case warrant a federal racketeering prosecution.
Fender criticises stadium pricing, calling it ‘bollocks’ and says it ‘won’t be happening’ on his tour Sam Fender has responded to criticism by fans about ticket prices for his 2027 stadium tour by promising he would lower the cost, telling followers on Instagram: “They’re getting changed.” The...
Lindsay Powell, who releases records under the name Fielded, has spent most of her career subverting expectations and genre conventions. According to their Bandcamp page, Fielded started as an experimental noise project before growing into something closer to R&B.
Tune in Saturday October 24th 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
Para celebrar sua trajetória e a conexão especial construída com os fãs ao longo de sua carreira, Jão voltou aos palcos para sua primeira apresentação ao vivo em mais de um ano. Com o apoio do Spotify, o artista compartilhou esse momento com os fãs que fazem parte de sua história desde o início.
To celebrate his journey and the enduring connection he has built with his fans, Jão returned to the stage for his first live performance in more than a year. With some help from Spotify, he shared the moment with the fans who have been part of his story from the start. Now, the concert film...
If you've been feeling nostalgic for your old iPod, you can head over to Apple Music's 404 page to listen to music on a virtual re-creation of the first-generation iPod. The hidden iPod was spotted by users on social media on Friday.
Reservoir Media is the latest music rightsholder taking aim at AI companies in the courts. It’s gone with a double-pronged attack, suing both Suno and Anthropic on the same day this week. The post is from Music Ally.
It looks exactly like what you’d expect a Teenage Engineering guitar amp to look like. | Image: Teenage Engineering Teenage Engineering is branching out into instrument amps with the previously leaked EP-35, a multi-input, multi-instrument, battery-powered amp with built-in effects.
When BTS opted out of the 2027 Grammys, it raised a question that goes beyond one band: can a category built to celebrate Asian music also end up setting it apart? Artists, executives, and the data weigh in on what recognition should look like for a global sound.
New York is getting a Halloween double bill: on October 31, Harry Styles’ final night at Madison Square Garden will be paired with an electric disco dance party for fans across the city.
From Bad Bunny to Ricky Martin, Puerto Rican artists have made an indelible mark on music worldwide. And while the island’s talent continues to reach global audiences, Spotify is committed to expand access to the resources and spaces the next generation of Puerto Rican creators need to pursue their...
Spotify told investors its rollout of QR code verification to ensure Family Plan members live in the same household is not a "crackdown," just a routine improvement.
Fandom is not “one-size-fits-all”, but rather an amalgamation of different engagement types and levels of activity. In last year’s Defining entertainment superfans report, MIDiA began to demystify engagement by creating four core fan archetypes according to how fans engage with their favourite...
Under tredje kvartalet 2026 växte vi till 306 miljoner premiumanvändare, med tillväxt i samtliga regioner, och nådde 788 miljoner månatliga aktiva användare. Samtidigt blev både bruttomarginalen och rörelseresultatet bättre än väntat.
In Q3 2026, we grew to 306 million Premium Subscribers, with growth across every region, and reached 788 million Monthly Active Users, while our Gross Margin and Operating Income came in ahead of expectations.
Canberra, Australia – Today a group of 63 international media organizations led by the News/Media Alliance delivered a letter to senior Australian politicians asking them to reject proposed changes to the country’s copyright laws that would allow artificial intelligence companies to use copyrighted...
Apple is officially launching a rebrand of Apple Music. Following the appearance of a redesigned wordmark in a video and an updated app icon in an iOS 27.2 beta, Apple introduced the new "identity" for Apple Music today.
Every October, Spotify’s RADAR Creators program taps a new class of podcast creators who stand out with fresh voices and perspectives. The podcast arm of our RADAR program, which champions emerging artists and songwriters, RADAR Creators offers marketing, editorial, and promotional support to help...
Serato DJ for iOS is finally bringing the company's pro-level DJ suite to the iPhone and iPad. Until now, the company had only dipped its toes into mobile software, with apps like Pyro that basically just added some autofades between songs in a playlist.
The right song sounds even better on the open road. Today, Spotify is introducing a new way to listen while driving: our next-generation in-car app, launching first across Audi’s current lineup.
Sequential recommendation benchmarks are widely used to evaluate models that predict what a user will... The post Do Sequential Recommendation Benchmarks Require Higher-Order Sequence Modelling? appeared first on Spotify Engineering.
