The returning metal fest appears to be gearing up for a major announcement this week.

Billboard 3m ago

Collecting societies body Cisac has published its annual ‘Global Collections Report’ covering 2025, and it comes with a big headline figure: €15.5bn of global royalty collections. That’s up 11.3% year-on-year to set a new record. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 16m ago

Very nearly 30something environment gets spruced up… and there's a new Trinity, too

The Register 1h ago

Artists and actors everywhere joined the party, posting thoughts and outright joy on the historic Dems victory. And, for the Conservatives, a demoralizing defeat.

Billboard 2h ago

Customers are sweating assets amid tight budgets, yet that doesn't stop an exec from Redmond getting creative with the sales pitch

The Register 2h ago

Schneider sees no slowdown despite backlash, but says communities deserve answers on power, water, and noise

The Register 3h ago

An initiative of APRA AMCOS and NFSA, the project preserves “the songs that have helped shape Australia’s cultural identity.”

Billboard 3h ago

Chen Chusheng, the Chinese singer-songwriter who won Hunan TV’s “Singer 2025,” has brought in contemporary artist Li Erpeng to paint 14 original works for the vinyl release of his album “Wasteland of Wonders.” On June 9, the day pre-orders opened, QQ Music awarded the vinyl edition its “Double...

Variety 3h ago

The British pop star performed a mini-set for the almost-100,000 sports fans gathered at this race that stops a nation.

Billboard 4h ago

Reps for Ticketmaster and Ticketek have responded.

Billboard 5h ago

Digital is now the largest generator of publishing royalties, accounting for 45.6% of the total.

Billboard 5h ago

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is doubling down on its opposition to Udio’s (and Suno’s) streaming-data subpoena, claiming that complying with the demand “would require approximately two to three weeks of staff time” at a staggering hourly rate of between $150 and $315 per employee.

Digital Music News 6h ago

We have go for launch, and the ethernet and Wi-Fi standards that will make it happen

The Register 6h ago

Now in its 37th edition, Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 returned to the Faena Forum in Miami Beach. The weeklong event showcased exclusive artist conversations, business panels with key executives, cross-city networking, rooftop performances, and other events across the city.

Digital Music News 7h ago

CEO says supply chain can cope with surging datacenter and AI demand

The Register 8h ago

“Unfortunately, Megan is unwell and unable to perform tonight, and we want to make sure she has time she needs to rest and recover," the group confirms.

Billboard 8h ago

The official Diwali Barbie was first released in 2024 in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre.

Billboard 9h ago

The Queen of Motown will headline the Sydney Summertime concert series next March for an exclusive, one-night-only concert.

Billboard 9h ago

The announcement was made just hours before the Little Caesars Arena show was set to begin

Rolling Stone 9h ago

Also: Common performed at the Michigan Senate candidate's last rally before voters made their pick on Tuesday (Nov. 3).

Billboard 10h ago

Suno moves to dismiss a right-of-publicity case filed by a group of performers, including Jason Isbell and David Lowery, claiming that none of its outputs could be mistaken for those musicians. Suno has filed a motion to dismiss the U.S.

Digital Music News 12h ago

The music world has often been a place of refuge for queer people. In a world that, even in 2026, is struggling with public acceptance of gay and ...

Medium 12h ago

No mention of AI, but a nod to the pace of technological change

The Register 12h ago

As Hybe pushes record revenues riding the BTS comeback wave, new branding deals seem to be popping up in the wild, like these flavored coffee drinks at Costco. BTS’s ARIRANG World Tour continues to generate significant revenue for Hybe, and fans are eager to purchase any available merchandise.

Digital Music News 13h ago

The members don't believe they should be held personally, individually accountable in the suit and clarify language around the use of Hinds' likeness on Marrow Deep's cover

Rolling Stone 13h ago

Thanks in large part to BTS-fueled concerts growth, Hybe has reported record revenue and operating profit for Q3 2026, when acts including Katseye and Enhypen also turned in solid commercial results. Hybe shed light on its third-quarter showing today, pointing first to ₩1.53 trillion (currently...

Digital Music News 13h ago

A great live show is an exchange between the DJ or artist on stage and the audience in the room. The artist gives, the audience responds, and each fuels the other to create a unique experience. Between songs, someone leans toward a friend and says they wish the band would play their favorite track.

Digital Music News 14h ago

The pop star clapped back at Republican supporters on social media who criticized her Election Day message

Rolling Stone 14h ago

Years of insight often stay trapped in private conversations when they could become the most valuable material for building a public brand.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 14h ago

Nintendo shared exciting insights into the new The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, including brand-new orchestral music and classic N64 samples.

Digital Music News 14h ago

'It was not a single isolated breach or a simple phishing incident,' exchange says

The Register 14h ago

The battle over Michael Jackson’s estate intensifies as daughter Paris claims she and her siblings have still not received family trust money 17 years after their father’s passing. Paris Jackson’s ongoing conflict with the executors of her late father’s estate continues to rage on.

Digital Music News 14h ago

Matic co-founder Mehul Nariyawala says the goal is to sell 30,000 robots by the end of the year.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 14h ago

The latest 'Tim's Take' from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham Source

Music Business Worldwide 14h ago

We've got a hunch the memory crunch is taking a bite out of Windows revenue

The Register 15h ago

Matching Engine is used by Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) including IMRO, SOCAN, TONO, and KODA across 13 countries in Europe and North America. Source

Music Business Worldwide 15h ago

Apple has reported double-digit growth for its fiscal fourth quarter due in part to record-high revenue from services including Apple Music. All told, the iPhone developer pointed to $114.48 billion in revenue for the period – meaning the three months ended September 26th, 2026.

Digital Music News 15h ago

At Fireworks Forge, a celebration of specialized models

The Register 15h ago

Both the original version and the remix collectively received 16 million global on-demand streams

Rolling Stone 16h ago

Turns out cheap tokens get engineers doing things that save time, like debugging and tackling Jira tickets

The Register 16h ago

The English vocalist scored several top 10 hits in the U.K. with his group Love Affair

Rolling Stone 17h ago

Fit:match founder Haniff Brown built tech to help shoppers find clothes that fit, until a soccer club asked him to try something new.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 17h ago

These are AI agents that operate outside of human control and 'pursue open-ended, evolving survival'

The Register 17h ago

Apple Music users will be able to record videos of themselves singing along to the lyrics of songs thanks to the Selfie Sing feature in iOS 27.3. Apple Music is about to gain even more karaoke-like features in iOS 27.3.

Digital Music News 17h ago

Even accomplished business leaders make mistakes during media interviews. Here's how to avoid seven common missteps that can undermine your credibility and cost you valuable coverage.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 17h ago

The Australian Music Industry Network launches the Australian Music Touring Network, a free national map of live music venues to help artists plan tours.

Digital Music News 17h ago

Anghami co-founder Eddy Maroun on new venture IPNation's $100M quest for MENA catalogs Source

Music Business Worldwide 17h ago

The future billionaire’s early living situation was a far cry from luxury.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 17h ago

Your business car write-off is smaller than social media claims.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 17h ago

Warner Music Group announces the acquisition of Germany’s Zebralution Music, a premier distributor for indie record labels across Europe. Today, Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced the acquisition of Zebralution Music, a spin-off of Zebralution GmbH and a premier distributor for independent...

Digital Music News 17h ago

Comments were made on HYBE's Q3 2026 earnings call on Tuesday (November 3) Source

Music Business Worldwide 17h ago

When should a company build, buy or partner? Here's what you need to know.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 18h ago

Mobile comms body wants a joined-up approach from governments and regulators to mitigate downtime

The Register 18h ago

Evidence may suggest that Spotify’s efforts to curb AI-driven slop have overcorrected, negatively impacting legitimate artists and their chance for discovery on the streaming platform.

Digital Music News 19h ago

“We expected aim to matter ... What surprised us was how much,' says Sandia physicist Nathan Moore

The Register 19h ago

Jim Bitticks spent years watching his boss give generously to the people around him. He says that habit is a big part of how Dave’s Hot Chicken grew.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 19h ago

Your clients, and potential clients, need to know that they can trust you with their confidential information.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 19h ago

Every business owner eventually faces the same marketing crossroads: invest in search engine optimization (SEO) or spend money into pay-per-click (PPC) ads.

Entrepreneur: Latest Music Industry Articles 19h ago

Customers left wondering what's been compromised after vendor advises resetting passwords, 2FA and passkeys

The Register 20h ago

Full-disk encryption joins the toolkit, MATE and Xfce stay while Gershwin sits this one out

The Register 20h ago

Nicole Taylor, a country singer and one-third of the identical triplet trio Taylor Red, which built a massive following on TikTok and Youtube, has died after a battle with breast cancer. She was 35. Taylor died Sept. 28 at her home in Nashville, Tenn., according to a statement on the group’s...

Variety 20h ago

How about them apples? Plenty of personal + donation data leaked by crims, data-sifting breach site claims a year after attack

The Register 21h ago

Cover of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” is featured in U.K. Christmas advertisement

Rolling Stone 21h ago

The partnerships, announced on Tuesday (November 3), will let users add up to 60 seconds of a track to a video Source

Music Business Worldwide 21h ago

Sorry React die-hards, Claude prefers lean HTML-first tools over bloated SPAs

The Register 21h ago

Medact flags 29 disputed entries as ministers weigh £330M deal's future

The Register 22h ago

Zebralution Music Co-CEOs Konrad von Löhneysen and Sascha Lazimbat will remain with the company and continue to run its distribution business. Source

Music Business Worldwide 22h ago

Adobe Premiere mobile secures a major partnership with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to bring fully licensed music to the platform. On Tuesday, Adobe announced a new partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG) to bring fully licensed music clips from...

Digital Music News 22h ago

Adobe is teaming up with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to add a library of licensed music clips to the Premiere mobile video editing app.

The Verge 22h ago

Concert revenue hit a quarterly record of KRW 726.8 billion ($512m), led by the European and US legs of BTS’s ARIRANG world tour Source

Music Business Worldwide 22h ago

Apple’s latest quarterly financials saw the company report $114.6bn of revenues in Q3 (its fiscal Q4) – a 12% rise year-on-year, despite its already-goliath size. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 23h ago

Besides Apple, Hybe has also been breaking some quarterly financial records lately. Its Q3 revenues of KRW 1.53tn ($1.14bn) were an all-time record for the company, as was its operating profit of KRW 188.5bn ($140.4m). The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 23h ago

While Hybe enjoyed record revenues from its human artists last quarter, a stat in a headline from Korea JoongAng Daily caught our eye this morning: ‘One in four K-Pop acts now virtual’. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 23h ago

2026 is a worrying time for many singers and rappers, aware that the emergence of voice-cloning technology means their voices can be copied and put to use on songs without their involvement or permission. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 23h ago

In September, Spotify launched ‘Fresh Finds Forward’ as a 12-month support program for artists who’ve featured in its ‘Fresh Finds’ family of discovery playlists. Now the initiative has spawned its first event. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 23h ago

But first it needs planning permission, government approval and, rather importantly, a customer

The Register 23h ago

Telco expects to deliver cost savings of £800M by 2029, with £300M coming from staff cuts

The Register 23h ago

Most advice about deep house sequencing is written for people with decks. Tutorials obsess over beatmatching, harmonic keys and transition lengths, as if the only way to make deep house flow is to mix it live.

The Digital Edge 23h ago

The data center backlash is escalating into a significant debate over private rights, public resources, and the costs communities bear for AI development.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 1d ago

Big money, big lawsuits, and claims that if AI training isn’t ruled as ‘fair use’ it would “threaten not merely a single industry, but the broader economy” – not to mention hamper cancer research, cybersecurity defences and emergency response systems. It’s quite the day of news in the AI world.

Music Ally 1d ago

Independent Talent Group have been appointed creative commercial agency for immersive U.K. venue Outernet London. The partnership will unite Independent’s substantial client list – which includes artists, filmmakers, creators, musicians and producers – with Outernet’s immersive capabilities.

Variety 1d ago

When “going-out” platform District by Zomato announced that it had taken over the operations of Bengaluru’s 17,000-capacity outdoor venue Terraform in September 2025, it promised that “high-speed internet connectivity” was […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

Having their song featured in a trailer or teaser for Grand Theft Auto VI gives an artist a significant spike in streams. But does it last? The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

BTS’ world tour sent K-pop powerhouse Hybe to the highest quarterly revenue and operating profit in its history in the third quarter of 2026. Revenue for the quarter reached KRW1.5257 trillion ($1.13 billion) and operating profit came in at KRW188.5 billion ($140.2 million).

Variety 1d ago

Amid an avalanche of AI infringement litigation, we know how rightsholders feel about tech giants’ alleged free-for-all training. But at least according to a new lawsuit filed against Google parent Alphabet’s directors, some investors are also far from thrilled about the practices – albeit because...

Digital Music News 1d ago

Every songwriter understands that once their work is out in the world, people will interpret it and put it to uses that they never intended. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

Timbaland has just lodged a serious $15 million lawsuit against his former managers, alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and civil theft, among other claims.

Digital Music News 1d ago

The trio were set to take the stage at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre

Rolling Stone 1d ago

The Democrat is facing off against MAGA Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan

Rolling Stone 1d ago

1 Rock died because it became self-referential. You got tattoos and put on the clothes and we were supposed to believe you, but even though you sang pretty good and one could tap their toes to your music, the audience didn’t feel it in the gut, there was not that visceral response. I’d like to […]

Lefsetz Letter 1d ago

Nine Inch Nails principals and veteran film composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are once again teaming up to provide the score for David Fincher’s new film “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth,” marking their sixth collaboration with Fincher on one of his movies.

Variety 1d ago

The cheer squad filed the dismissals Monday but added wording that still upset concert giant Live Nation

Rolling Stone 1d ago

Veteran publicist Bill Harrison and Emmy-winning costume designer, celebrity stylist and creative director Johnny Wujek have joined the staff of arts nonprofit The Art of Elysium.

Variety 1d ago

The four-part Apple TV series will cover the infamous 2004 “wardrobe malfunction” during the halftime performance

Rolling Stone 1d ago

November is here, and so is Mariah Carey’s latest “It’s Time” video, featuring a deep cut for longtime fans, alongside a Gucci tie-up for the season. It’s November, and you know what that means: Mariah Carey is ready to ring in the Christmas season, whether or not we think it’s just a tad too...

Digital Music News 1d ago

Justin Timberlake is set to release a four-part docuseries on Apple TV in December, described as a “tell-all,” three sources confirm to Variety. One source says the series will feature Janet Jackson discussing the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” that took place during the pair’s performance at the...

Variety 1d ago

Bruce Springsteen is throwing his support behind Abdul El-Sayed, who’s running as the Democratic candidate in the race to be Michigan’s senator. El-Sayed is running against Republican nominee Mike Rogers in this year’s midterms, and if elected he would become the first Muslim senator is U.S.

Variety 1d ago

The FTC is “belatedly, selectively, arbitrarily, and unequally enforcing the BOTS Act” in its lawsuit against Live Nation – at least according to the Ticketmaster parent, which is once again firing back against the agency’s complaint.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Oak View Group announces an agreement with Independent Artist Group (IAG) to work with touring artists on sponsorship and brand partnerships. On Monday, Oak View Group (OVG) announced an agreement with Independent Artist Group (IAG) to work with the agency’s music and comedy touring artists to...

Digital Music News 1d ago

Canadian collective SOCAN joins German society GEMA’s One Arena, improving transparency around international concert royalties. One Arena has announced its newest member, the Canadian collective SOCAN, providing a commitment to the initiative that expands the One Arena network beyond Europe.

Digital Music News 1d ago

The US Federal Trade Commission and four states have demanded a jury trial in their lawsuit against Live Nation and its ticketing subsidiary, Ticketmaster. Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and Nebraska joined the FTC in the demand, which was filed in federal court in Los Angeles on Tuesday (October...

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

On Sunday, Spotify teamed up with Live Nation Urban for RNB X Live, our first-ever standalone R&B festival. The event brought Spotify’s flagship R&B playlist RNB X to life at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Dallas, celebrating the genre’s legacy alongside the next generation of artists...

Spotify 1d ago

Phil Rosen is suing on Alphabet's behalf in a shareholder derivative suit, meaning any damages recovered would be paid to Alphabet itself rather than to him. Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

Fans who bought festival passes through Front Gate can now resell them to other fans on CashorTrade for no more than they originally paid. Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

Olivia Rodrigo is getting in the holiday spirit. The pop star will release her first-ever Christmas song, titled “Take Me Home (4 Christmas),” on Thursday at 5 p.m. PT.

Variety 1d ago

Reports that Lenny Kravitz was a passenger aboard the Learjet plane that crashed in Florida are false, his representative has said. The Learjet, which was reportedly carrying 9 passengers bound for the Bahamas, crashed on a sidewalk in Palm Beach County on Sunday, killing everybody on board.

Variety 1d ago

Nobody hands independent artists a manual. How do you book a tour, read a contract, make a great music video, or know when you’re ready for a manager? Many artists figure it out alone.

Spotify 1d ago

A year ago we reported on the ‘Ausify Your Algo’ campaign launched in Australia to encourage listeners to play local artists’ music in order to nudge their streaming services’ algorithms to recommend more. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

Fortnite’s latest mini-season is called ‘Treasure Hunters’ and four music artists – two human and two virtual – are at the heart of it. The promo started yesterday (1 November) and runs for four weeks. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

Having won an initial ruling against Suno in Germany, collecting society GEMA is considering its future moves in AI music, both in terms of lawsuits and policy lobbying.

Music Ally 1d ago

Here’s a new angle on local fan-service. The Weeknd just celebrated finishing his four-concert run in Hong Kong by releasing a brand new track – ‘Hong Kong (feat. 王菲季候風)’ that is already making waves in Hong Kong and mainland China. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 2d ago

The abbreviation looks almost too plain to explain. R&B stands for rhythm and blues, a genre name shortened to three characters, and yet the name tells you surprisingly little about what comes out of the speakers.

The Digital Edge 2d ago

Gaming is really, really different than anything else that’s out there. It’s not like film and TV synchronisation licensing. The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 2d ago

Picard 3.0.4 is a maintenance release for the recently released Picard 3.0 with fixes for reported issues and updated translations. This release fixes crashes on macOS with some language settings as well as a potential crash when updating the plugin list.

MetaBrainz Blog 2d ago

A new model for artist growth.

Where Music's Going 2d ago

No lies detected. | Photo: Onda Vic Mensa is one of those people who has done so many things that it's hard to remember where you were first introduced to him. Was it his debut mixtape Innanetape, which finally hit the major streaming services for the first time in September?

The Verge 3d ago

You loved or hated them previously and now… Tune in Saturday October 31st to Faction Talk, channel 137, at 4 PM East, 1 PM West. Phone #: 844-686-5863 If you miss the episode, you can hear it on demand on the SiriusXM app. Search: Lefsetz

Lefsetz Letter 4d ago

Netflix trailer: A mediocre name for a phenomenal series. Then again, it’s translated from Hebrew, it was probably better in its initial iteration. What surprised me was “A Body That Works” was hiding in plain sight, i.e.

Lefsetz Letter 4d ago

Akai teased its new MPC Sample Key on Instagram earlier this week, and said it plans to open-source its software so the modding community can hack it to their hearts' delight.

The Verge 4d ago

Meta delays rollout of updated commercial terms amid publishers’ collective pushback — “Last Thursday, a number of publisher trade bodies around the world published letters to Meta pushing back on its terms, and urged lawmakers to take action.

Copyhype 4d ago

At MIDiA, we have been pointing to the rise of the Global South for many years, so it is good to see that the message is catching on. And it’s not a moment too late, considering that Global South markets have been the main drivers of subscriber growth throughout this decade. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 5d ago

The legendary guitarist has a new album, “Live at Ronnie Scott’s.” Audio: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lee-ritenour/id1316200737?i=1000798684274 Amazon:...

Lefsetz Letter 5d ago

Post Malone and Olivia Rodrigo have similar streaming numbers but very different touring years. The gap comes down to what happens after someone presses play. Artists and industry voices share what it takes to build a fanbase that shows up and sticks around.

How Music Charts 5d ago

The demise of gatekeepers was part of the internet’s founding mythology – but, in reality, we quickly learned that they were going nowhere. However, the human ones were cast aside as algorithms took their place. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 5d ago

A scene needs taste, somewhere to put it, and money to keep it going. At ADE last week, the sessions I was part of kept returning to one question: how do you scale all three without losing what made them worth having? “Beyond the Feed” with Bessie-Mae Armitage, Quentin Chambers, and Michail Stan...

MIDiA Research Blog 5d ago

At Music Tectonics, Merck Mercuriadis outlined a new model for artist ownership, management and financing that could change who controls the music business—and who gets paid.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 5d ago

As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming CDs appear to be having a resurgence.

The Guardian 5d ago

Picard 3.0.3 is a maintenance release for Picard 3.0 with fixes for reported issues and updated translations.This release fixes a crash when switching color themes, a crash when loading a release from an ISRC lookup, metadata issues in the Album Pane when multiple files match a track, and problems...

MetaBrainz Blog 5d ago

The MPC Sample Key looks like the MPC Sample just with keys instead of pads. | Image: Akai The MPC Sample Key isn't even formally announced yet, but Akai is already showing off what the modding community is cooking up through vibe coding.

The Verge 6d ago