The Memphis hitmaker produced Drake's chart-topping song "First Person Shooter."

Billboard 33m ago

VP Eric Brandwine explains people aren't all that great, actually

The Register 2h ago

Footage of the 1964 appearance, where the Fab Four played "Can’t Buy Me Love" and "You Can’t Do That," was erased from BBC archives, but British conservationists obtained 35mm footage

Rolling Stone 2h ago

Stop Killing Games campaign suffers setback as European Commission favors industry code of conduct over legal obligation

The Register 7h ago

Missiles and radars also included in £752M aid package

The Register 8h ago

The Whitlams are heading back to their favourite Australian pubs this October.

Billboard 8h ago

xperiment follows Carson's 2025 Billboard 200 No. 1 album, More Chaos.

Billboard 11h ago

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of June 19th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com.

Digital Music News 14h ago

Bonnaroo survived 2026 despite numerous weather-related setbacks, rescheduled acts, and cancelled sets. So what’s in store for 2027? Manchester, Tennessee’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival made its highly anticipated return in 2026 after adverse weather caused tons of fan frustration in 2025 and...

Digital Music News 16h ago

Amid Live Nation’s acquisition of the Movistar Arena, the live events giant continues to expand its business in Argentina with major partnerships. In less than a month, Live Nation has gone all-in on Argentina, expanding its business extensively with some major acquisitions and partnerships.

Digital Music News 16h ago

Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died on June 11 of a stroke. He was 50 years old. Cary’s death was confirmed via an Instagram post from the band’s lead singer, Leigh Nash.

Variety 16h ago

"We respectfully ask for privacy and continued prayers for his family and loved ones during this difficult time," Keith's family wrote.

Billboard 16h ago

I’m not a Marshall McLuhan maven, but one thing is for sure, the internet has changed the message, and too many refuse to accept this. It crosses all art forms, from books to movies, but here I’m going to focus on music. It starts off with short. No one is going to dedicate a lot […]

Lefsetz Letter 17h ago

I felt guilty for not liking this show. I tried 3 viewings and it just seemed dumb. Thanks for the review ! John Gentry _________________________________________ You lost me at fakokta. Best show on TV. Tom Lehr _________________________________________ Totally agree, Bob.

Lefsetz Letter 18h ago

10 months later, the MF Doom estate is nearing a settlement in its counterfeit merch lawsuit against Temu. Meanwhile, Twenty One Pilots’ decidedly similar case is heading to arbitration.

Digital Music News 18h ago

Tune in June 20th to Faction Talk, channel 103, 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 19h ago

A UK man has received a 26-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to the unauthorized mixing and selling of CDs in violation of copyright law. If you thought the headline was from 2002, you’d be forgiven.

Digital Music News 20h ago

Universal Music Korea inks Korean-Australian alternative hip-hop group 1300, placing them alongside a roster that includes other acclaimed Korean artists.

Digital Music News 20h ago

The roots-soul singer made his label debut with "Soul," released on Juneteenth.

Billboard 20h ago

It’s been over a week since attendees at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” were treated to a surprise debut performance of “I Knew It, I Knew You,” the original song by Taylor Swift. As the film concluded and audiences heard the song play over the end credits, the screen lifted to reveal Swift […]

Variety 21h ago

The SoCal superstars launched their first-ever U.S. stadium trek with a high-concept show that moved through the band’s past, present and future.

Billboard 21h ago

Independent promoter Jade Presents has filed for bankruptcy weeks after announcing it was shutting down after more than 30 years in business. Fargo-based indie promoter Jade Presents has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the weeks after announcing it was shutting down after more than 30...

Digital Music News 21h ago

The band’s singer Leigh Nash confirmed Cary’s death on June 18.

Billboard 21h ago

The entrepreneur shares a closer look at her life in Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic.

Billboard 21h ago

Is it time to ban “ghost tickets” once and for all? NIVA and Fan Alliance believe so, and they’re urging federal lawmakers to decommission speculative passes by implementing “universal price gouging limitations,” hefty fines, and more.

Digital Music News 22h ago

Grammy and SAG Award-winning singer-actor Mýa has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. The agency will work with Mýa across music, touring, brand partnerships, film, television, theater, documentary, licensing, publishing, fashion, wellness, lifestyle, and new business...

Variety 22h ago

Like Mitski, James Blake has only gotten better with each successive album I've reviewed. And like Robyn, he's honed the craft of electronic music ...

Medium 23h ago

She’s the first artist ever to notch two new No. 1s on the chart in back-to-back weeks, following “Stateside” with PinkPantheress.

Billboard 23h ago

The events scheduled in Spain for Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Tenerife, Mallorca, Santander, Nigrán and Alicante will not take place, following the decision announced by the organizers.

Billboard 23h ago

Cary joined the band in 1997, when they released their self-titled breakthrough album featuring the smash single “Kiss Me"

Rolling Stone 23h ago

Owners of affected iPhones can stop checking for patches now: the fix for this SecureROM bug comes in a new handset

The Register 1d ago

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

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

H.E.R., Bini, Lea Salonga and Katseye’s Sophia Laforteza are among the artists leading the soundtrack on Dreamworks Animation’s “Forgotten Island.” The film, which is set to preview at next week’s Annecy Animation Film Festival, will open in theaters later this year. It follows H.E.R.

Variety 1d ago

Who needs compute-hungry multiplications when you can just add logarithms

The Register 1d ago

More Rust, but more trouble with AI slop, too

The Register 1d ago

Nearly 4,000 vehicles recalled for driving past closure warnings and between cones marking shut lanes

The Register 1d ago

For the past five years, TikTok and digital reach have largely dictated music marketing. For many artists, success has meant being an influencer first and an artist second. The idea of “ 1000 true fans ” shifted from cultivating a dedicated audience willing to buy tickets for your shows to focus...

MIDiA Research Blog 1d ago

Allegations of fake routes are fake news, says Indian telco Jio

The Register 1d ago

Publishers Sue WeLib for Copyright Infringement — The new lawsuit comes quickly on the heels of a default judgment against similar pirate site Anna’s Archive.

Copyhype 1d ago

Hunting and fishing license incident catches 3M residents

The Register 1d ago

Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, out Aug. 7, includes his collaboration with Taj Mahal of the Son House classic "Death Letter Blues"

Rolling Stone 1d ago

Cost premium of using AWS indirectly via Vercel is mitigated by more efficient use of compute resources, CTO claims

The Register 1d ago

Welcome to our sixth annual Music Ally International Focus report – where we bring all of Music Ally’s Country Profiles published in the last 12 months into one place.

Music Ally 1d ago

Spotify’s next big step into ticketing is rolling out. ‘Reserved’ was announced last month at Spotify’s investor day in New York, and is now live for its premium subscribers in the US.

Music Ally 1d ago

Music-creation firm BandLab’s business isn’t just about its mobile app for consumers. It also has BandLab for Education, a version designed to be used in classrooms. Now it’s getting a major upgrade. BandLab for Education 2.0 costs $2.50 per student per year although it has free-access options for...

Music Ally 1d ago

Having already snaffled Billboard, Variety, Rolling Stone and The Hollywood Reporter as part of its corporate expansion, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) has now made its next acquisitive move.

Music Ally 1d ago

File deletion dialog swaps recognizable names for internal gibberish

The Register 1d ago

We’ve written about the continued rise of micro-dramas and the growing investment of major digital platforms before. While the micro-drama trend originated in China, it has fast become a global phenomenon driving a US$14bn+ global content economy and frequently surpassing traditional streaming apps...

Music Ally 1d ago

Google recently launched Search Profiles for Creators, a new feature that allows creators to build a public presence directly within Google Search. The feature gives audiences another way to learn more about you outside of traditional social platforms.

Music Ally 1d ago

A 2025 study of 1,000 UK and US creators found that 52% have experienced burnout as a result of career stress, with financial instability as a primary driver. A further two in five have thought about leaving the industry entirely.

Music Ally 1d ago

Italy has, alongside its European neighbours Germany and France, emerged as a real beneficiary of the streaming age, with the country experiencing a boom in domestic listening alongside steady, streaming-driven growth.

Music Ally 1d ago

ISPs are ordered to block stream-ripping domains including Y2mate.ws, YTmp3.lat, Savefrom.space, and Spowload.cc. Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

The ‘No Fakes Act’ is the proposed US legislation tackling unauthorised AI deepfakes, which was recently reintroduced for a third time in the Senate.

Music Ally 1d ago

John Edwards says his position had become 'untenable' following investigation into conduct including inappropriate attempts at humor

The Register 1d ago

Campaigners say tech is unable to reliably distinguish between kids and adults at the boundary where use is planned

The Register 1d ago

Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

Motion's first campaign under Bray's direction is the radio promotion of Jorja Smith's single, 'What's Done Is Done' Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

Members aren't RIPE for a new charging scheme, though

The Register 1d ago

WMG was fully acquired Africori in 2025 Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

Congratulations to Vishruti Bindal and Bharavi, the co-founders of Linear Festivals in India. They have won the 2026 Music Ally International Entrepreneur of the Year award, in association with Universal Music Group Digital Innovation, which saw four finalists pitch at Music Ally NEXT yesterday.

Music Ally 1d ago

San Francisco plays host to hosting company's Localhost conference

The Register 1d ago

As if artists and bands don’t have enough competition already, AI-generated music has ratcheted the level up to a point that no one could’ve predicted a few years ago.

Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog 1d ago

Tribunal rejects bid to strike blacklisting claims, with proceedings due to conclude shortly before GTA VI launches

The Register 1d ago

Tringbox is an Indian AI startup that’s making background music more generic and specific at the same time. The Mumbai-headquartered company has built what it describes as an “environment-aware” platform […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

US-based non-profit The Center for the Study of Organized Hate (CSOH) has published a report titled ‘Profiting from Hate Music: The Role of YouTube, Meta, Spotify and Apple Music in […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

Folk-fusion band Yugm and Indian classical-fusion duo Harshad and Duhita Golesar are the first acts to sign with TSC Artists, a new platform launched by Indian record label The Shakti Collective […] The post is from Music Ally.

Music Ally 1d ago

SPONSORED POST: Come join this working afternoon for infrastructure teams

The Register 1d ago

Data suggests firms are turning away from CEST as critics say it fails to reflect recent court rulings

The Register 1d ago

The song follows the singer's recent albums Eusexua and Eusexua Afterglow

Rolling Stone 1d ago

There have been reports of users receiving phishing messages via the MetaBrainz messaging service. Remember: MetaBrainz staff will never ask for your password. MetaBrainz staff will never ask you to log in to a third-party site (or ‘verify’ your username and password in any other way).

MetaBrainz Blog 1d ago

Techie couldn’t help but be a little blunt when the support call came in – but has no regrets!

The Register 1d ago

If you’re looking at how major labels are reshaping themselves for the next era, Rebecca Allen is one of the best primary sources.

Music Ally 1d ago

Having built one of YouTube’s largest music-channel network, Andre Benz sold it to Create Music Group in 2022 then launched Broke Records.

Music Ally 1d ago

Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment, police have confirmed. No foul play is suspected. He was 29 years old. Brytavious Chambers, better known as producer Tay Keith, was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday afternoon, the Metro Nashville Police...

Digital Music News 1d ago

CISAC launches the first global format to modernize audiovisual music data and improve payments, but will it cause more confusion than clarification? The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) has announced the launch of AVR+, the first fully documented and...

Digital Music News 1d ago

The country star slammed rumors swirling online following news of his divorce from Bunnie

Rolling Stone 1d ago

The popular podcaster broke her silence following news of her divorce from the country star after 10 years of marriage

Rolling Stone 1d ago

BMG and the majors have officially petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse the landmark Vetter v. Resnik termination decision, arguing that the appellate court’s “startling conclusion departs from bedrock copyright law” and “unsettles long-settled judicial, academic, industry, and international...

Digital Music News 1d ago

In the words of Grand Funk: They’re an American band. Those of us who are prone to think and argue about rock ‘n’ roll superlatives often debate which act counts as the greatest American band of the 20th century: Is it the Beach Boys? Nirvana? The Grateful Dead? Nirvana? Sly & the Family Stone?

Variety 1d ago

Nothing says love more than climbing atop a New York City Department of Sanitation garbage truck with your friend and waiting three hours for the New York Knicks to arrive.

Variety 1d ago

The prolific producer had worked with the likes of Future, Travis Scott, Beyoncé, and more

Rolling Stone 1d ago

Tay Keith (real name: Brytavious Chambers), the Grammy-nominated producer behind such hits as Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment, local police confirm. No cause of death was announced.

Variety 1d ago

You might say the system packs two kilapixels of compute

The Register 1d ago

The former Twitter moves to strike the entire multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed against it by music publishers on the grounds of the Cox v. Sony decision. Elon Musk’s X Corp.

Digital Music News 1d ago

Spotify is kicking off its “Reserved” pre-sale program with Role Model’s upcoming tour – though fans will also have the chance to grab early passes via Mastercard and American Airlines as well as a distinct artist pre-sale.

Digital Music News 1d ago

The reintroduced No Fakes Act is one step closer to becoming law, as it’s been unanimously advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. That across-the-board committee support arrives about one month after the legislation – full title Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act –...

Digital Music News 1d ago

Kareem Rahma, the comedian, musician and host of the viral social media series “SubwayTakes,” has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. The agency, whose Creators division has grown significantly in the past two decades, will work to secure opportunities for Rahma across digital media,...

Variety 1d ago

The singer defended his response when a housekeeper was attacked by a security dog on his property, saying the bloody scene left him "in shock”

Rolling Stone 1d ago

Did you watch this fakokta show? I have a policy. If Felice wants to watch something, I will give it a shot, assuming the show has high Rotten Tomatoes ratings and is fully available. “Widow’s Bay” has EXCELLENT Rotten Tomatoes ratings, 98/93, and you know I’ll watch anything that exceeds 80.

Lefsetz Letter 1d ago

The New York-based events company confirmed that Playgrounds will serve as an umbrella platform for concerts, branded experiences, and destination events Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

Fortunately, it’s not just Taylor Swift’s cats that get the zoomies. On the day that “Toy Story 5” hit theaters, the pop superstar took to X to post a brief video clip of herself speaking to the camera on the day that “I Knew It, I Knew You” was written and recorded. And in her […]

Variety 1d ago

Scottish singer Callum Beattie will perform at the official FIFA World Cup fanzone for Scotland’s final group stage match against Brazil on June 24. Glasgow’s OVO Hydro has announced that Scottish singer Callum Beattie will perform at its official FIFA World Cup 2026 fanzone for Scotland’s final...

Digital Music News 1d ago

“President Obama and Michelle, you have exemplified that ideal with lives that have served us all with heart and commitment and love and compassion,” Springsteen said

Rolling Stone 1d ago

The motion is the latest development in a copyright battle that dates back to June 2023 Source

Music Business Worldwide 1d ago

Artist’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour is now highest grossing and best-selling tour in history to ignore the states, and his ticket sales have pushed him past $1 billion in gross sales

Rolling Stone 1d ago

Can you believe the year is already halfway over? Neither can we. But that means it’s the perfect time to shout out some of the audiobooks that are already standing out as some of this year’s best.

Spotify 2d ago

The US Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the NO FAKES Act Source

Music Business Worldwide 2d ago

Bipartisan Legislation Combating Harmful AI Deepfakes Earns Substantial Backing from Multiple Sectors, Support in White House National Legislative Framework for AI WASHINGTON, DC – As the Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously advances historic federal voice & likeness protections for all...

RIAA 2d ago

Big news for all the fans who know every lyric and never miss a show: Reserved by Spotify is here to help you get tickets. Reserved goes live today in the U.S. for eligible Spotify Premium subscribers (ages 18+).

Spotify 2d ago

Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source

Music Business Worldwide 2d ago

“The Art of Sound,” the documentary series co-produced by L-Acoustics and Black Meteor, returns with its second episode — arriving in two parts and built on the series’ premise: that sound is not decoration, but a fundamental force shaping human biology, emotion, and culture.

Variety 2d ago

Spotify is launching "Reserved," a new system that will hold two concert tickets for an artist's superfans before they're on sale to the public.

TechCrunch 2d ago

The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source

Music Business Worldwide 2d ago

On this week’s podcast episode, I speak with Dr. Bill Evans, audio scientist, producer, educator, and inventor of the Performance Restoration methodology. Bill believes that drum recording has always involved a painful tradeoff, but it doesn’t have to.

Music 3.0 Music Industry Blog 2d ago

The championship parade to honor the Knicks for their historic win will feature a who’s who of NYC rappers, per unofficial team ambassador Fat Joe. As a regular at Madison Square Garden during the New York Knicks’ championship games this season, Fat Joe has been tapped by Knicks and MSG owner James...

Digital Music News 2d ago

Global regulators are swiftly clearing the BMG+Concord merger, keeping the transaction on track to close in Q4 2026, pending other international approvals. On Wednesday, German media group Bertelsmann said U.S.

Digital Music News 2d ago

The Federal Court in Ottawa has issued Canada’s first music industry-requested site-blocking order targeting YouTube stream-ripping services. The major labels have secured a major win in Canada against the operators of YouTube stream-ripping sites Y2Mate, YTMP3, and remaining Savefrom domains over...

Digital Music News 2d ago

Moments after failing to dismiss Eight Mile Style’s copyright lawsuit, Meta has officially moved to toss a different $100 million+ complaint, filed this time by Wixen Music Publishing.

Digital Music News 2d ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook says raising prices on its products will be necessary to offset the skyrocketing costs of memory and storage. But will subscriptions like Apple Music be affected?

Digital Music News 2d ago

Le contenu en langue française atteint les auditeurs sur Spotify comme jamais auparavant. En 2025, plus de 148 millions d’auditeurs dans le monde, en dehors des marchés historiquement francophones, écoutaient régulièrement du contenu en français sur Spotify — un signe clair que la Francophonie est...

Spotify 3d ago

French-language content is reaching listeners on Spotify like never before. In 2025, more than 148 million listeners worldwide outside of historically francophone markets regularly listened to French-language content on Spotify, a clear sign that the francophonie has become a global cultural force.

Spotify 3d ago

Social media is the go-to form of marketing in the digital age, resulting in a predicted combined $737.1 billion in annual revenue by 2031 per MIDiA’s forecast . It’s not hard to see why: social offers quick returns and easy measurement, including reach, time spent, click-through rates, and purc...

MIDiA Research Blog 3d ago

The annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France is where creators, brands, and fans collide to celebrate the world’s most innovative ideas in marketing.

Spotify 3d ago

Este fin de semana, Spotify reunió a Ryan Castro con algunos de sus mayores fans en Bogotá para una celebración muy especial. La noche rindió homenaje a las raíces del artista nacido en Medellín, al vínculo que ha construido con su público y a las historias que lo han llevado a convertirse en EL...

Spotify 4d ago

This past weekend, Spotify brought Ryan Castro back to Bogotá for a special celebration with some of his biggest fans. The night paid tribute to the Medellín-born artist’s roots, the connection he’s built with his audience, and the stories that have earned him the title of EL CANTANTE DEL GHETTO...

Spotify 4d ago

National backlash against hyperscale AI infrastructure accelerates as Nashville, Georgia, Birmingham, Texas, and Utah controversies converge around property rights, ratepayer impacts, transmission corridors, animal welfare, and stranded-asset risk.

MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 5d ago

Global music streaming subscribers grew 10.1% to reach 921.6 million in 2025, according to MIDiA’s just-published music subscriber market shares report . While growth slowed compared to 2024, it remained in the double digits, with the 1 billion subscriber landmark now firmly in sight. Source

MIDiA Research Blog 5d ago

Unlock a party. | Image: Conclave I have this vivid memory of walking to pick up my oldest from school in June of 2022. For a variety of reasons, I was in a very bad place mentally. And to make matters worse, it was brutally hot.

The Verge 5d ago