"Who am I to stay inside my comfort zone, when all of you left yours for me?" the producer wrote.

Billboard 17m ago

A complete rundown of the most immportant events across the music business.

Billboard 19m ago

‘A Beautiful Life’ also features songs written by Dolly Parton, Bill Anderson, Carrie Underwood and Tenille Townes.

Billboard 38m ago

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

Music Business Worldwide 42m ago

"Anything scaled properly can be a success," says Kelley Lin of True Panther Records, which earlier this week won the Libera Award for label of the year with five or fewer employees.

Billboard 48m ago

Recorded in 2017, PROLIFIC serves as Nipsey's first project since his 2019 death.

Billboard 50m ago

Peso Pluma shares his pride for the Mexican national team, his predictions for the second match against South Korea and his gratitude for “Daño” being on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart before taking the stage at BMO Stadium. Peso Pluma: And because we Mexicans are the most badass, man, call...

Billboard 50m ago

Seems like Celine really is Ari's No. 1 fan.

Billboard 52m ago

Ben Schwartz has joined the cast of “The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.” Schwartz will play New York disc jockey Murray the K. The Beatles famously welcomed Murray into their tight circle during their first trip to the US in the 1960s.

Variety 1h ago

GPTZero claims only 5 of the report's 45 citations matched their sources, raising questions about how the Big Four's AI study was assembled

The Register 1h ago

From Myke Towers to Young Miko and more, these are the artists who have performed alongside Benito at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Billboard 1h ago

The Spanish star's next stop is Toronto, where she’s scheduled to perform June 13 at Scotiabank Arena.

Billboard 1h ago

The cheapest way to get NBA finals tickets? Try a third-party site promo code, to pick up a rare discount on Knicks vs. Spurs stubs.

Billboard 1h ago

There is an apparent paradox in today’s streaming-dominated music market: major labels are losing share (on a distribution basis) yet long-tail indies are finding it ever harder to achieve scale. So, is the trend fragmentation or concentration? The perplexing answer is that it is both. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 1h ago

Spotify House returned to CMA Fest for its seventh year, taking over Nashville’s Ole Red from June 4-6. Curated by the team behind Hot Country, the event brought together some of the genre’s biggest stars alongside breakout and emerging artists.

Spotify 2h ago

A post on the musician's website claims nine people are pretending to be Morrissey and "operating on behalf of various political groups," including someone with ties to a former Smiths member

Rolling Stone 2h ago

"A woman who has no fear when it comes to shattering records as a writer, singer, and storyteller," the director says of the youngest-ever female inductee

Rolling Stone 2h ago

Clinical trial participant data stolen, but pharma giant says exposed records were pseudonymized

The Register 2h ago

Rare Full Court Rehearing Granted in Copyright Case Against Kat Von D’s Miles Davis Tattoo — It’s rare for a Circuit Court to rehear a case en banc. Even more rare: one of the leading copyright circuits to grant en banc rehearing to consider its long-standing, foundational precedent on the standard...

Copyhype 3h ago

The complaints stemmed from a statement that HYBE issued in 2024, which alleged that Min had consulted a shaman on matters related to running ADOR. Source

Music Business Worldwide 3h ago

The West's biggest online shopping mall comes clean about its datacenter water usage

The Register 3h ago

And it was Microsoft Copilot that unwittingly revealed the longstanding vulnerability

The Register 3h ago

As we say every year, the annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony is a combination of an awards show and a family reunion — an annual gathering of superstars virtually everyone recognizes, iconic behind-the-scenes songwriters that a few people recognize, and top executives from the music industry...

Variety 3h ago

For millions of fans, Friday means one thing: new music. On Spotify, New Music Friday has become a global go-to for discovering new releases each week. Now, for listeners in the U.S., we’re bringing you even closer to the music and the experts who curate it.

Spotify 4h ago

Last time we checked in on Napster, in November 2025, its parent company Infinite Reality was claiming to be a “victim of misconduct” relating to a $3bn funding round that had vanished. Now it has the authorities in its corner over that claim.

Music Ally 4h ago

Universal Music Group’s global expansion of its Def Jam label continues, following previous launches in South-East Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, India, Sweden and China. Where to next?

Music Ally 4h ago

The UK city of Liverpool’s music heritage did not start with the Beatles. Its thriving port made it a gateway for American jazz, blues and R&B as well as Irish folk music well before the Fab Four emerged.

Music Ally 4h ago

Various music festivals in Ireland are hoping for the country’s government to step in after their ticketing partner ceased trading abruptly earlier this month.

Music Ally 4h ago

There is no shortage of startups hoping to help artists connect with their keenest fans. The latest to join the throng is Indigo, whose co-founders include Demi Weitz, whose Quarantunes initiative raised nearly $40m during the pandemic. What is Indigo?

Music Ally 4h ago

As the Weeknd kicked off the 2026 Europe and U.K. leg of his years-long “After Hours Til Dawn” stadium tour with a sold-out performance at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Thursday night, he celebrated several milstones.

Variety 4h ago

Muse Group remains majority owned and controlled by founder and CEO Eugeny Naidenov, alongside Mo Chahdi as Executive Chairman and COO. Source

Music Business Worldwide 4h ago

Telegram-based 'Outsider Enterprise' accused of sending millions of scam texts and impersonating trusted brands

The Register 4h ago

Physical music and packaging agency Key Productions has announced a new product they have dubbed ‘The Fancentric Pack ®’ – a storage solution for vinyl, CD and other physical formats for enthusiasts and collectors.

Music Ally 4h ago

Spotify has just unveiled its new “Culture Next” report, highlighting Gen Z consumer behavior trends around music, culture and brand loyalty. Based on an analysis of first-party data, over 4.2m songs and 680k podcast episodes, the streaming platform found Gen Z is the most culturally influential...

Music Ally 4h ago

British PM Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on social platforms for UK children under 16. This follows calls for action from grieving parents, who have sued TikTok in the US over their children’s social media-related deaths.

Music Ally 4h ago

A self-starter, La Rvfleuze (real name: Seny Bengaly) released a run of tracks via DistroKid and quickly established himself as a new voice in Parisian hip-hop. A prison sentence, however, did not derail his career.

Music Ally 4h ago

Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” is finally here — and with it comes a raft of new lyrics to quote, analyze and obsess over.

Variety 4h ago

A North Carolina man faces fraud charges for allegedly using a fake banking website and forged records to acquire hundreds of millions of Napster shares. Source

Music Business Worldwide 4h ago

By Con Raso, CEO and founder of music cloud platform Tuned Global.Streaming executives from SoundCloud, Audiomack, and Tuned Global say the future of music platforms lies in community, local scenes – and […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 5h ago

It might also make Musk the world's first trillionaire

The Register 5h ago

Suno is preparing to launch its first model based on music licensed from rightsholders: something its CEO Mikey Shulman trailed in his recent announcement of the company’s $400m funding round.

Music Ally 5h ago

Commissioner Mark Rowley says automation savings are now 'at risk'

The Register 5h ago

Authority admits mass message to home-schooling families revealed recipients' addresses, prompting ICO report and apology

The Register 6h ago

CEO of Mumsnet among the six-member team

The Register 6h ago

When BookMyShow announced that Guns N’ Roses would be returning to India to play two cities in November, that Bengaluru was one of them was no surprise given that it’s […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 6h ago

Mission Control sends its regards

The Register 7h ago

It's just not cricket

The Register 8h ago

Half the trouble of building an Nvidia NVL or AMD Helios competitor is just getting the networking out of the box

The Register 9h ago

The pop singer has famously channeled Dion multiple times, including on The Tonight Show

Rolling Stone 9h ago

The star delivered the words of wisdom — accent and all — as she became the youngest female artist to be inducted into the institution

Rolling Stone 9h ago

Casual IT team learns that building bespoke PCs can be a false economy

The Register 10h ago

Eras. Easter eggs. Masters. Monoculture. It has been 20 years since Swift released her debut single, setting in motion a career so extraordinary, it permanently redefined the concept of pop stardom.

The Guardian 10h ago

Taylor Swift gave an epic 21-minute acceptance speech at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony, which took place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Thursday night.

Variety 11h ago

The icon was inducted into the institution by director Steven Spielberg

Rolling Stone 12h ago

The third time’s the third charm for Olivia Rodrigo, who is beginning to look like she might be constitutionally incapable of not turning in one of the year’s most diverting albums, in any given try.

Variety 12h ago

The superstar has finally released her highly anticipated third studio album

Rolling Stone 12h ago

Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s epic prog anthem “Karn Evil 9” has inspired a new sci-fi dystopian film, which is now in development after landing a screenwriter and director. Isaac Ezban (“The Incident,” “Párvulos”) is set to direct the film from a script by Tim Hedrick (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”).

Variety 14h ago

Our long international nightmare is over: Spotify has quietly restored the original 2D app icon for the iPhone after about a month-long takeover by a disco-ball-ified version of the logo, which many users had expressed a strong dislike for.

Variety 16h ago

The singer slammed the Trump administration after it used her music in a TikTok video of federal agents arresting and handcuffing people

Rolling Stone 16h ago

Comes in Waves will arrive in August

Rolling Stone 16h ago

Ariana Grande has blasted the White House for using a version of her 2024 song “Bye” in a TikTok post that depicted ICE agents arresting and handcuffing people. Grande commented on the TikTok post from earlier this week, telling the administration to cease using her songs.

Variety 17h ago

IDC says recent moves show Anthropic racing to meet enterprise requirements

The Register 18h ago

'Enterprises are fed up,' says Alex Karp, because LLM makers 'want to tokenmax' instead of understanding enterprise needs

The Register 19h ago

“So flattered,” Twain commented on Langley’s TikTok post

Rolling Stone 20h ago

Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits will stream live on Disney+ and Hulu for the first time this year. Previously, the festivals were available to stream on Hulu and only in the U.S., but they’ll now be available globally on Disney+ and on both streaming services in the U.S.

Variety 20h ago

The joint venture will prioritize signing and developing artists from the South Asian diaspora Source

Music Business Worldwide 20h ago

Join Claude Corps, see the world, spread the gospel of AI

The Register 21h ago

University of Nottingham is first of many, Shiny tells The Reg

The Register 21h ago

The singer admitted his mid-show realization during his recent appearance on The Tonight Show

Rolling Stone 21h ago

NMPA Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer Danielle Aguirre said publishing outpaced the growth of recorded music for the fourth year in a row. Source

Music Business Worldwide 22h ago

Language model builds on diffusion tech to boost output performance by up to 4x, claims Chocolate Factory

The Register 22h ago

Philip Lawrence has been Bruno Mars’ key creative partner for over 15 years, co-writing smash-hit singles and landmark albums along the way. Source

Music Business Worldwide 22h ago

Another day, another Windows exploit code

The Register 22h ago

Primary Wave Founder & CEO Larry Mestel will be honored for his leadership and commitment to cancer research, with proceeds supporting City of Hope’s immunotherapy and breast cancer programs. Source

Music Business Worldwide 23h ago

We're all familiar with AI cranks by now, but what about crank-powered AIs?

The Register 23h ago

Pride Month is a time for celebration, reflection, and amplifying the diverse stories and perspectives from the LGBTQIA+ community that enrich our world. To help you connect with these powerful narratives, our editors have highlighted five must-hear audiobooks to stream this month.

Spotify 1d ago

I have tested more portable MIDI controllers than I can keep track of, and I will tell you right now: 37 keys is the ideal size. While Arturia's 25-key MiniLab MK3 is a solid controller that easily fits in a backpack, it feels a bit claustrophobic.

The Verge 1d ago

Music lawyer Sandhya Surendran, who runs Lexic, is marking the tenth anniversary of her Bengaluru-based law firm with the launch of Lighthouse, an initiative through which four Indian or Indian-origin […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

As Spotify’s global RADAR program enters its sixth year in Italy, a new class of artists is stepping into the spotlight. Today, we’re announcing the six emerging acts joining RADAR Italia: Sara Gioielli, faccianuvola, Angelica Bove, prima stanza a destra, Visino Bianco, and Emili Kasa.

Spotify 1d ago

You are not alone In case you were wondering what the AI platforms do with the books, music, journalism,. photographs, movies, Facebook posts, YouTube videos and other IP they steal, here it is.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 1d ago

In April, Canadian lyric licensing and data company LyricFind announced the launch of Artist Unlimited, a new subscription tier that allows users to create videos using Rotor. That’s the UK-based […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

As podcast formats evolve in the streaming era, podcasting needs updated, transparent metrics that accurately reflect reach and active engagement. Starting today, play counts will now reflect the number of times an episode was watched or listened to for at least thirty seconds.

Spotify 1d ago

The lawsuit filed in 2024 centers on a patent titled 'Music streaming, playlist creation and streaming architecture.' Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

Deezer continues to lean in hard to its technology for detecting AI-generated music – and then generating headlines about its scale. The latest example being an ‘AI music detector’ for people’s playlists, even if they use rival streaming services.

Music Ally 1d ago

Cowell bought a stake in Lounges.tv in 2023 Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

Female artists who hire producers risk losing creative control before a single song is released. On this week’s podcast episode, Xylo Aria, founder of Music Production for Women (MPW), tells us how she learned this the hard way, by paying for sessions where male producers overrode her vision,...

Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog 1d ago

After a successful first year , MIDiA's audio creator survey is back. We are once again inviting spoken-word audio creators to share their experiences and help build a better understanding of this rapidly growing creator segment. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 1d ago

Deezer will now scan your playlists on other streaming platforms to detect AI-generated music. Deezer was the first of the big streaming services to start labeling AI-generated music. It even offered its tech to other platforms, but it doesn't seem like it had many buyers.

The Verge 1d ago

A group of independent musicians is suing Google claiming it trained Lyria on their uploads. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge If you've uploaded a song to YouTube, Google almost certainly considers your video fair game for training its Lyria music AI, it just won't admit it right now.

The Verge 1d ago

Streaming TV services are entering a new phase of smartphone competition. For years, their strategic focus has been on content depth: exclusive shows, premium originals, and sports rights. Yet on mobile, the battle for engagement is increasingly shaped by experience as much as content. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 2d ago

Last month, RADAR U.K. artist Skye Newman took the stage in East London for a special performance celebrating the release of her debut album, SE9. Nearly 1,000 of the singer-songwriter’s top fans filled the historic Hackney Church for an unforgettable night.

Spotify 3d ago

Tracking 1,000+ people through the ups and downs of their relationships

The Pudding 3d ago

Last month, Spotify hosted PURE FLOWERS LIVE, a special event celebrating the release of LE SSERAFIM’s second studio album, ‘PUREFLOW’, pt. 1. Held at the Seosomun Shrine History Museum in Seoul, the show gave 300 of the K-Pop group’s top fans a chance to experience the new songs live before the...

Spotify 3d ago

The AI boom may not be a technology story at all—it may be a forecasting story. As trillions flow into data centers, power infrastructure, and transmission lines, the real risk is not whether AI works, but whether demand arrives before the capital structure collapses.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 3d ago

Plus fireside chat recognizing 250 years of American music, special performance of songs from FROZEN by Caroline Bowman (Elsa in North American Touring Production) and surprise appearance by Mickey Mouse in patriotic attire WASHINGTON, DC – Accolades continued for the newly-minted RIAA Honors’...

RIAA 3d ago

The Supreme Court’s solo foray into copyright this term, Cox v. Sony, has shaken up the landscape of secondary liability. In its wake, a growing chorus of voices have noted that direct liability under copyright law needs a fresh look, particularly the doctrine of volitional conduct.

Copyhype 4d ago

At Spotify, our commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community is year-round. Through GLOW, our global music program, we celebrate and amplify the contributions of queer creators—because when artists are free to be themselves, more voices are heard, more stories are told, and culture moves forward.

Spotify 4d ago

Parachord is a one-person hobby project. I build all of it for fun and love: the desktop app, the Android app, the iOS app (I just started) and Achordion, the companion website to it all. All of it is open-source, none of it earns money, and I pay for all...

Parachord Blog 4d ago

Benn refuses to be pigeon holed. | Image: Benn Jordan Benn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear. But about five years ago, Benn decided to take his YouTube channel in a different...

The Verge 6d ago

RIAA Honors’ Artist of a Lifetime Tallies the Most Albums in Gold & Platinum History at 200M, And Stands as the Only Artist to Ever Earn 10 Diamond Album Certifications WASHINGTON, DC – The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) partnered with the National Archives Foundation to present...

RIAA 6d ago