Music Charlie Puth Cancels Australian and New Zealand Arena Dates 
Billboard 27m ago
No reason for the cancellation has been announced.
Music Former Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Defends Singer Amid Macklemore Tour Fallout Billboard 42m ago
“I haven’t had a chance to talk to Ed too much, but I fully believe he knows that was a mistake,” Rowe said.
Music Phonorecords V: The Judges Are Asking the Right Questions for Songwriters 
MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 4h ago
The Copyright Royalty Judges are asking exactly the right questions about Phonorecords V: rates, inflation, overlapping ownership, arm's-length bargaining and independent participation.
Music ‘Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been’ Review: A Stirring Pop Doc Traces How the Great Singer of ‘He’s a Rebel’ and Other Classics Reclaimed Her Name 
Variety 4h ago
"Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been" tracks the unique fusion of glory, injustice, fleeting opportunity, dashed dreams, resilience, and latter-day recognition that defines her story.
Music Madrid Howls With Shakira as She Kicks Off 12-Date Residency: ‘Tonight We Are One’ Billboard 5h ago
“Te Dejo Madrid” was added to a setlist spanning more than three decades of music, reconnecting the Colombian star with her first visit to Spain.
Music Madonna Leads 2026 MTV VMA Nominations: Full Updated List Billboard 5h ago
Madonna maintained her lead even after the Sept. 18 announcement of four social categories.
Music During ATEEZ’s Biggest Year, Leader Hongjoong Wanted to Share a Song About Having ‘Enough’ Billboard 6h ago
The Korean superstar talks about his new Bazzi collaboration, the first vacation of his career and why every change ultimately ends in the same place: "My planet is ATEEZ."
Music KISS’ Gene Simmons to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at IEBA’s 2026 Conference Billboard 6h ago
Chubby Checker and veteran talent buyer Gil Cunningham will also be recognized next month in Nashville.
Music Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar Billboard 6h ago
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Music Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey Says Ed Sheeran ‘Took the Knee’ With Macklemore: ‘Doesn’t Sit Right With Me’ 
Rolling Stone 6h ago
"That’s not how Dropkick Murphys would operate,” frontman says
Music Suno Faces Another Copyright Suit from Universal Music and Sony Music Despite Its Recent Licensing Deals: ‘v6 Is Not a Fresh Start; It Is the Fruit of the Same Poisoned Tree’ 
Digital Music News 7h ago
How many lawsuits is that now? Universal Music and Sony Music have fired off another complaint against Suno for allegedly training on an “enormous number of copyrighted sound recordings” without authorization.
Music More Traffic Covers-SiriusXM This Week 
Lefsetz Letter 7h ago
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Music Rodrigo y Gabriela Add Lyrics & Vocals for the First Time in ‘OurHome,’ in Something ‘Very Powerful’ Billboard 8h ago
On their new album, the Mexican guitar duo marks a milestone with the track "Somos Como Tú."
Music PSYCHIC FEVER Find Strength in Their Differences on New Album ‘DIFFERENT’: Interview Billboard 8h ago
Billboard Japan had the opportunity to interview the septet in London on the occasion of the release of their second album.
Music Hitmaker Vaundy Proves His True Worth Live as Fervor Spreads Beyond Japan Billboard 8h ago
Opening with a two-night run at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, this large-scale tour spans East Asia, making stops in Seoul, Hong Kong, Fukuoka, and Taipei.
Music Sesame Street Transforms Chappell Roan’s ‘Hot to Go!’ Into the Potty-Training Anthem ‘Got to Go,’ With Lead Vocals From Cookie Monster Variety 8h ago
Sesame Street has a half-century-long tradition of legendary musical guests and innovative adaptations: from Stevie Wonder’s iconic performance in the early ‘70s to Tony Bennett retrofitting his timeless classic “Fly Me to the Moon” to be a story about the show’s worm character Slimy on an...
Tech Anthropic decides to support OpenAI's markdown instructions spec 
The Register 8h ago
Devs cheer relief from compatibility headache
Music Oasis Live ‘27 Fan Registration Window Quickly Closes — Unique Access Codes Set to Release Next Week Ahead of September 25th Onsale Digital Music News 9h ago
Just like that, fan registrations for Oasis’ 2027 mega-tour are a wrap, and unique onsale access codes are expected to become available later in September. The Oasis Live ‘27 registration concluded yesterday at 8 AM PT, only days after the 38-date concert series’ announcement.
General Microsoft agentically ports Copilot runtime to Rust for $120K The Register 9h ago
The Rust compiler remains unperturbed by the antics of the LLM
Music Lea Michele Remembers Duncan Sheik: ‘This One Hurts and Does Not Seem Real’ Rolling Stone 9h ago
The actress starred in Spring Awakening composed by the late musician
Music Jamie XX Plays Live Accompaniment to Doug Aitken’s ‘Lightscape’ Show at the Shed in New York Variety 9h ago
Doug Aitken’s “Lightscape” is a seven-screen, film-based installation that just completed a run at the Shed’s 12,000-sq.-ft. Darla Moore Gallery that completed its run earlier this week, but as part of the venue’s annual invite-only gala on Thursday night, Jamie XX played a live score as the images...
Music Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Defends Singer, Says Focus Should Be on Robert Kraft Rolling Stone 9h ago
“You really should be focusing on the Zionist lobbies that are trying to silence the voices of people who are shouting about genocide,” Rowe says
General Virginia governor wakes up to fact datacenters have become political cancer The Register 10h ago
Executive order puts the kibosh on NDAs, limits permitting, and calls for stiffer environmental protections
General Compsci grads facing recession-like job prospects thanks to AI The Register 10h ago
Slinging coffee and waiting tables ain't just for liberal arts grads any more, say Census Bureau economists
Music Congressional Bill to Block ‘Foreign Piracy Sites’ Introduced Digital Music News 11h ago
Rep. Darrell Issa introduced a bill aimed at creating an expedited process to block foreign piracy sites. But already, it’s getting slammed by critics. On Monday, Rep.
General Claude Code revamps projects so you can work and pay in parallel The Register 11h ago
Running multiple Claude sessions at once means less waiting around to hit your usage limit
Music Music Industry Moves: T.J. Martell Gala Honoring Red Light Founder Coran Capshaw Raises Over $3.2 Million for Cancer Research; Freddy Wexler Launches Label Variety 11h ago
The T.J. Martell Foundation raised more than $3.2 million for cancer research at its annual New York Honors Gala on Sept. 15 — the most the event has raised in more than two decades.
Music Brandy Clark on Conceiving New Song ‘American Roots’ as a Modern-Day ‘This Land Is Your Land’ — Polarizing Pro-Immigrant Sentiment and All (EXCLUSIVE) Variety 11h ago
Brandy Clark returns this weekend with “American Roots,” her first new single in more than three years — and, incidentally her first since the New York Times named her one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters earlier this year.
Music The Kennedy Center Is Now Flirting With Complete Demolition Digital Music News 11h ago
A federal judge says Trump must provide 30 days’ notice on any changes to the Kennedy Center’s renovation plans, including demolition. The move comes after Trump was photographed overlooking a placard indicating that demolition was forthcoming. On Thursday, U.S.
Music Gerrit Graham, Actor in ‘Phantom of the Paradise,’ Screenwriter and Grateful Dead Collaborator, Dies at 77 Variety 11h ago
Gerrit Graham, an actor, screenwriter and songwriter who co-wrote a song for The Grateful Dead, died on Tuesday in Rhinebeck, N.Y. He was 77. He suffered from lung disease, among other ailments. Graham began his career starring alongside Robert De Niro in early Brian De Palma films “Hi Mom!” and...
Music Is Playing Live Still Worth It? Digital Music News 12h ago
Your next gig should make sense for your music — and your bank account. Somewhere along the way, musicians were sold the idea that accepting a gig is evidence of progress. You booked something. You have a date to post. You are getting out there.
Music Suno Subscribers Have a Big Problem with v6 Digital Music News 12h ago
Longtime Suno subscribers are abandoning ship, believing that its new V6 model, developed in partnership with major labels, lacks the quality of its predecessors.
Music From Universal suing DistroKid (for the first time) to UMG and Sony suing Suno (again)… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up 
Music Business Worldwide 13h ago
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Tech Researchers used Claude to hack OpenAI employees' ChatGPT accounts The Register 13h ago
Agentic exploits for the win (again)
Industry Universal and Sony sue Suno for a second time, claiming platform’s v6 models are ‘the fruit of the same poisoned tree’ Music Business Worldwide 13h ago
US copyright law sets damages for willful infringement at up to USD $150,000 per work. At that ceiling, the 60,202 recordings would carry a theoretical maximum of just over $9 billion. Source
Tech North Korea's fake job interviews infected 30,000 devices The Register 13h ago
WaterPlum recruiters used bogus coding tests to backdoor jobseekers and raid more than 7,000 crypto wallets
Music Like Madonna, Miley Cyrus Wants to Save the Dance Floor | by Jon Malysiak - Medium 
Medium 13h ago
Fast-forward a year to the release of her new album, Bass Persuades. In my continuing effort to stay abreast of contemporary pop music — and not ...
Music Sammy Hagar Fires Back at Alex Van Halen: ‘You Act Like There Never Was a Van Hagar’ Rolling Stone 13h ago
“He just keep releasing all this old stuff and charging people for old pictures that you can find on the internet,” Hagar said of Alex Van Halen. “He’s doing a lot of stuff wrong for the legacy of Van Halen”
Music SoundExchange and the UAE’s MusicNation Expand Their Partnership With ‘A Groundbreaking Reciprocal Agreement’ Digital Music News 13h ago
With an eye on “developing a globally connected rights management framework for the UAE,” MusicNation Copyrights Management has officially inked a reciprocal agreement with SoundExchange.
Music Sony Music, Universal Music Group Sue Suno Over Label-Backed Model: ‘Fruit of the Same Poisoned Tree’ Variety 13h ago
Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group have a new grievance with AI start-up Suno. The two music companies on Friday filed a new, 45-page lawsuit in the U.S.
Music Beck Marks ‘Ride Lonesome’ Release With Tokyo-Set ‘Run Away’ Video Rolling Stone 13h ago
Shogun star Tadanobu Asano stars in latest visual for singer’s first album in seven years and spiritual companion to Sea Change and Morning Phase
Music The Most Dangerous Songs to Have on Your Driving Playlist, Ranked - Medium Medium 13h ago
Researchers then measured each song's tempo in beats per minute (BPM). Research shows that music at 120 BPM or above is associated with faster driving ...
General FBI: Fake cop and government impersonation scams cost victims $1.6B The Register 14h ago
AI, fake uniforms, and mock offices help crooks sell the con
Music Afrobeats Superstar Davido Announces Residency in Nigeria: ‘This One Is Very, Very Dear to Me’ (EXCLUSIVE) Variety 14h ago
Nigerian-American Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to bring his latest album, “Oriadé,” to the stage in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time with a three-night residency at the newly remodeled National Theatre from Dec. 17-19.
Music Jay-Z Revisits the Ghosts of Lyrics Past in the Illuminating (and Possibly Too Thorough) ‘Jay-Z in 8’: TV Review Variety 14h ago
On “Renegade,” his 2001 collaboration with Eminem, Jay-Z asks, “Do you fools listen to music or just skim through it?” It’s a line he references while retracing the contours of his decades-long career during “Jay-Z in 8,” HBO’s eight-part docuseries in which he sits down with producer and industry...
General Admins, you've been warned: The clock is ticking on Edge's IE Mode The Register 14h ago
Legacy web apps have guaranteed shelter only through 2029, and Redmond warns modernization can take years
Music ‘It’s Time for My Voice’: Jennifer Hudson on Reviving ‘Dreamgirls,’ Booking Tom Cruise for Her Talk Show and Writing Original Music Again Variety 15h ago
Jennifer Hudson is changing. Her transformation might not be as dramatic as the one Effie White sings about in the second act of “Dreamgirls,” but the EGOT winner is beginning what she describes as her “next chapter.” It all started in Salt Lake City, on the final stop of her 16-city summer tour...
Music Tech Podcasting success: Inside Goalhanger’s The Rest is Fest 
MIDiA Research Blog 15h ago
MIDiA Research has previously documented the phenomena that is live podcasting. We’re all aware a podcast can fill an auditorium. What hasn’t yet been tested is where the pull comes from (the format, the host, or the producer?) because until now, most live podcast events have tested only one for...
Music Strategy Spotlight: Country Profile Argentina – Recap 
Music Ally 15h ago
The recorded music business in Argentina grew around 70% in 2025 following an almost 200% increase in 2024, but inflation – which was 31.5% in 2025 and 117.8% the previous […] The post is from Music Ally.
Music Royal Mail launches collectible Duran Duran stamp Music Ally 15h ago
In the past, the British Royal Mail has already honoured AC/DC, The Who and Spice Girls with special stamp issues – now Duran Duran becomes the latest act to get […] The post is from Music Ally.
Music Advertising campaigns handled by AI are on the rise Music Ally 15h ago
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has revised its 2026 U.S. ad spend growth forecast upwards from 9.5% to 12.3%, driven in large part by increased spending through automated, on-platform AI […] The post is from Music Ally.
Music Spotify launches ‘Fresh Finds Forward’ a new support program for independent artists Music Ally 15h ago
Spotify announced yesterday that it’s launching a new program that will give approximately 10,000 emerging independent artists each year resources, community, and support that aims to help them “turn early […] The post is from Music Ally.
Music Duncan Sheik, ‘Spring Awakening’ Composer and ‘Barely Breathing’ Singer, Dead at 56 Rolling Stone 15h ago
Singer-composer won Tonys and a Grammy for his 2006 rock musical with longtime collaborator Steven Sater
General KDE turns 30 and someone's brought an AI-native desktop proposal The Register 16h ago
Akademy talk imagines Plasma assembling itself around a personal model of each user
General Microsoft fixes the fix that broke Excel paste – partly The Register 17h ago
Hotfix covers only Excel 2016 and may still come unstuck around conditional formatting
General The ideal database for AI agents doesn't exist yet, says Percona CEO The Register 17h ago
Iterative workloads caught vendors off guard, but requirements for a clean-slate solution remain unclear
Music Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album set to include 34 original tracks Music Ally 17h ago
Grand Theft Auto publisher Rockstar Games has unveiled an official soundtrack album for the upcoming GTA VI. Released through Atlantic Records, it’ll feature 34 original tracks. The post is from Music Ally.
Music BMG and Concord’s merger was backed by $1.25bn from Apollo Music Ally 17h ago
BMG and Concord successfully completed their merger early this month. Now more information has emerged about the finances behind the deal, courtesy of alternative asset-management firm Apollo. The post is from Music Ally.
Music Artists and industry veterans chip in to Notes·fm’s $5m funding Music Ally 17h ago
We’ve been covering the recent news from music-fintech startup Notes·fm: its launch of financial accounts for artists using Stripe, for example, and its open music-credits database. The post is from Music Ally.
Music Tech Lunacy wants to help people build their own virtual instruments Music Ally 17h ago
Lunacy is the company behind audio plugins Cube and Beam, but its latest launch is something different: a browser-based marketplace for a larger collection of plugins. The post is from Music Ally.
Music Amazon Music’s latest originals are remixes of dance classics Music Ally 17h ago
British trip-hop group Olive’s 1996 single ‘You’re Not Alone’ is a certified dance classic, and now it’s been remixed by German DJ Marlon Hoffstadt 20 years later. The post is from Music Ally.
Music Audiomack Pro rolls out globally including ‘Song Pulse’ feature Music Ally 17h ago
As promised earlier this year, streaming service Audiomack has launched its Audiomack Pro subscription for artists globally. The post is from Music Ally.
Music No one’s ‘Part of the Queue’: Oasis have scrapped the general onsale for Live ’27. Here’s 5 things to know. Music Business Worldwide 18h ago
The only public route to a ticket was a registration window that opened at oasisinet.com on September 14 and closed on September 17. Source
Music Sound designers and SFX libraries launch Professional Sound Alliance to fight AI scraping: ‘Now sound will have protection of our own’ Music Business Worldwide 18h ago
The Alliance says it was formed in response to two forms of unauthorized use, which it calls Data Piracy and Sync Piracy. Source
Music SoundExchange strikes reciprocal agreement with the UAE’s MusicNation, opening neighboring rights royalty flows in both markets Music Business Worldwide 18h ago
SoundExchange-affiliated artists will collect royalties for broadcasts in the UAE, while Emirati creators will receive payouts for US airplay. Source
Music Symphonic adds MassiveMusic audio delivery to its TransferTrack migration tech, removing what it calls one of the last manual steps for labels switching distributors Music Business Worldwide 18h ago
The deal allows Symphonic to pull audio files and metadata out of MassiveMusic's catalog infrastructure when a label transfers its releases. Source
General Former Labour deputy Tom Watson joins Palantir as £330M NHS deal nears break point The Register 18h ago
US spy-tech firm insists its new UK senior vice president is there to 'build things, not to open doors'
Music Spotify ‘Fresh Finds Forward’ will support 10,000 artists a year Music Ally 18h ago
Spotify’s ‘Fresh Finds’ family of playlists have traditionally supported emerging artists by putting their tracks in front of listeners who are seeking out new music. The post is from Music Ally.
General KPMG tech cuts come with a severance sum some staff call insulting The Register 19h ago
AI, Cyber, SAP and Testing teams caught in latest reshaping of Big Four consultancy's Advisory arm
General British Army spends £16M on 1,000 pocket-sized eyes in the sky The Register 20h ago
Surveillance and training drone systems will come through three UK suppliers, though some are built overseas
General Royal Society slams UK.gov science shake-up The Register 21h ago
Whitehall changes a 'big mistake' as anything going in with Business department gets squeezed
Music Contexts, Conversations & Connections: Spotify Research at RecSys 2026 
Spotify Research 22h ago
At Spotify, we have long believed that great recommendations are about more than predicting the next track.... The post Contexts, Conversations & Connections: Spotify Research at RecSys 2026 appeared first on Spotify Engineering.
Music Carly Rae Jepsen Wants to Party in ‘Versailles’ Music Video Rolling Stone 23h ago
The song comes off the pop star’s new album, Day and Night
General Techie fixed Wi-Fi dead zone with a drill The Register 23h ago
When wires and wireless mix, the combination can be electric
Music ‘MAIN Event’ Ticketing Bill Passes the House 36-0—But Why is Live Nation Backing the Very Anti-Bot Law the FTC Is Using to Sue It? Digital Music News 1d ago
The House Committee advances the recently amended MAIN Event Ticketing Act with a unanimous vote, but it raises concerns about Live Nation’s motives. The MAIN Event Ticketing Act has unanimously cleared the House Energy and Commerce Committee with a 36-0 vote, having drawn support from secondary...
General AI risks make some insurers wary of corporate liability The Register 1d ago
RAND wants better data to price machine-made mishaps, apocalypse not included
General AWS confesses its console causes cloudy confusion for new users The Register 1d ago
Improved signup experience for ‘AI builders’ hides complexity and includes spending cap
Music Miley Cyrus and Fiancé Maxx Morando Find Bliss at the Chateau Marmont in ‘Let’s Get Married’ Video Rolling Stone 1d ago
The Grammy winning artist released the video a day before her new album, Bass Persuades, arrives
Music Atlantic/WMG Floors It With ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album’—Morgan Wallen, Rauw Alejandro, PinkPantheress, Keith Richards All Deliver Fresh Tracks Digital Music News 1d ago
Atlantic Records and Rockstar Games announce ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album,’ featuring 34 exclusive new tracks, including six singles available today.
Industry Apollo Craftily Scores a $1.25 Billion Ownership Chunk of BMG+Concord Digital Music News 1d ago
Apollo reveals that its managed funds and affiliates have provided a $1.25 billion equity capital solution to support the BMG+Concord merger. American asset management firm Apollo Global Management has revealed that its managed funds and affiliates have provided an impressive $1.25 billion equity...
Music Fever Scores $250 Million Equity Raise, Says Its Revenue Has ‘More Than Tripled’ During the Past Three Years Digital Music News 1d ago
15 months after closing a $100 million raise – and with its revenue having “more than tripled” during the past three years – Fever has scored a $250 million primary equity round.
Music Tech SubmitHub Bans AI Music Submissions: ‘We Don’t Need More Noise’ Digital Music News 1d ago
SubmitHub switches it up with a new AI policy that will keep AI music off the platform—even at the cost of up to 10% of its current revenue. SubmitHub has announced a new AI policy that builds on Spotify’s move to keep AI music out of recommendations.
Music Spotify Launches Fresh Finds Forward to Support 10,000 New Independent Artists Rolling Stone 1d ago
Participating artists will receive 12 months of free studio time, early access to select Spotify features, prioritized access to tour or music video partnerships, and more
Music Citywide Dolly Day Celebration Announced for 9/25 in Nashville Digital Music News 1d ago
Nashville announces a citywide celebration of Dolly Parton’s legacy set for September 25, or 9/25—a nod to her iconic song and movie “9 to 5.” On Friday, September 25, Nashville is coming together to celebrate one of Tennessee’s most beloved icons by doing what Dolly Parton does best: spreading a...
Music Barbra Streisand Slams a ‘Humiliated Trump’ for Closing Kennedy Center After Losing Name Feud Rolling Stone 1d ago
A Trump-appointed board voted to temporarily close the center after a judge blocked Trump from putting his name on the building
General USA’s Venezuela takeover comes with bonus exposure to Chinese AI surveillance tech The Register 1d ago
Think tank points out that companies banned by Washington will help run the regime that Uncle Sam now controls
Music Two Years Later, Congress Sends the ‘American Music Tourism Act’ to the President’s Desk — NIVA Applauds the ‘First National Strategy for Music Tourism’ Digital Music News 1d ago
Over two years later, Congress has officially passed the bipartisan American Music Tourism Act, which is heading to the president’s desk. First introduced back in 2024, the American Music Tourism Act received Senate approval in 2025, and the House passed the same version of the bill in a voice vote...
Music 'Eat Your Heart Out' Has Follow Thru Getting Their Fill | by Rob Duguay | Culture Beat Medium 1d ago
Music · Culture · Punk · Rock · Indie. 'Eat Your Heart Out' Has Follow ... This is very true in music where a style, approach or… A clap icon 50. A ...
Music Tech Gen Z and younger Millennials are turning to radio for music discovery MIDiA Research Blog 1d ago
MIDiA Research finds that 42% of live radio listeners aged 20 to 34 tune in for music discovery, highlighting demand for human curation London, UK – Radio offers qualities that more modern consumption methods (streaming services) often struggle to replicate. Source
Music Tech Suno Faces Yet Another Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged November 2025 Data Breach — Plus a Separate Complaint for Allegedly Violating the Americans with Disabilities Act Digital Music News 1d ago
Another day, yet another Suno class action lawsuit, filed, like at least two others before it, over the AI music platform’s alleged November 2025 data breach.
Music Re-Macklemore Lefsetz Letter 1d ago
Just a correction Bob, I’m not sure what you were looking at but Macklemore’s ‘Hind’s Hall’ has 48 million streams on spotify. And ‘Hind’s Hall 2’ has 6 million streams. I’m not a macklemore fan at all, but the numbers are the numbers.
Music NFL Taps Burna Boy to Headline Halftime Show at 2026 Paris Game Digital Music News 1d ago
The NFL announces Burna Boy will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL Paris Game between Pittsburgh and New Orleans on October 25. The National Football League has announced that Burna Boy will headline the halftime show during the 2026 NFL Paris Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and...
Music Dustin Lance Black-This Week’s Podcast Lefsetz Letter 1d ago
Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series “Rock Out” about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you’ll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th.
Music Atlantic Records to release Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, featuring Travis Scott, PinkPantheress, Morgan Wallen, and Keith Richards Music Business Worldwide 1d ago
The LP contains 34 original tracks, six of which were issued as singles on Thursday (September 17). Source
Music After Kenny Lattimore, SRG Is Embroiled In a New Legal Battle with Erica Campbell Digital Music News 1d ago
Following its legal battle with R&B singer Kenny Lattimore, SRG now faces a lawsuit from gospel singer Erica Campbell. Erica Campbell’s record label has filed a lawsuit against distributor SRG over the royalties for her 2023 album, I Love You.
Music Tech AI artists will somehow play ‘live’ at their own awards ceremony in November Music Business Worldwide 1d ago
AI-generated 'artists' including Xania Monet will 'perform' live on stage at the first AI Music Awards in Los Angeles in November. Source
Music Spotify Wants to Blow You Up: ‘Fresh Finds Forward’ to Support 10,000 Emerging Indie Artists Digital Music News 1d ago
Spotify launches Fresh Finds Forward, a program giving about 10,000 emerging indie artists annually the resources to support long-term growth. Spotify has announced Fresh Finds Forward, a new program giving approximately 10,000 emerging independent artists each year the resources, community, and...
Music Notes.fm Raises $5 Million Funded by Artists & Industry Leaders, Ari Emanuel, Benny Blanco, Zach Bryan, More Digital Music News 1d ago
Music royalty collection platform Notes.fm raises $5 million from leading artists, managers, executives, and strategic partners across the industry. Notes.fm, the platform for collecting music royalties that helps musicians and music companies identify and collect 100% of their royalties, announces...
Music ‘You want your songs playing everywhere in 50 years – not just 50 weeks.’ Music Business Worldwide 1d ago
Gregg Alexander wrote one of the biggest songs of the '90s, then pretty much completely withdrew from public life, opting instead to stay behind-the-scenes and write hits for other people. Here he tells is remarkable story, and explains why he's bring New Radicals back... Source
Music Corey Kent on the Song That Got Him Sent to the Principal’s Office 
Spotify 1d ago
Corey Kent’s sound brings together his Oklahoma roots with country soul and a rocker’s edge. Earlier this month, he brought that mix to Bloomington, Indiana, for the latest iteration of Spotify Homegrown Live, presented by Hilton, ahead of the release of his new album Heartland Rock and Roll, out...
Music Introducing Chartmetric Flow: AI Built for the Music Industry 
How Music Charts 1d ago
Discover Chartmetric Flow, an AI agent built for the music industry that turns complex questions into simple answers, data-driven analysis, research, and strategy in minutes.
Music Apollo invests $1.25B in BMG subsidiary behind legacy Concord bonds, taking a minority stake Music Business Worldwide 1d ago
Apollo-managed funds and affiliates have acquired what Apollo describes as a "noncontrolling interest" in a subsidiary of BMG that holds the legacy Concord asset-backed securities, backed by a catalog of over 1 million songs Source
Music The creator investor: a compelling alternative to the creator product line MIDiA Research Blog 1d ago
The most successful creators are not just creative storytellers – they’re commercially minded entrepreneurs. The most sophisticated operators in this field recognise that launching their own product lines can be a lucrative and reliable revenue stream. Source
Music Tech Lunacy Audio Nova is a place to build and sell your own AI-powered music plug-ins 
The Verge 1d ago
The interface of the Nova plug-in for browsing and loading Nova plug-ins inside your DAW. | Screenshot: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge Lunacy, purveyor of fine VST plug-ins like Cube, a synth that you control by moving a ball around a 3D space, has just launched Nova, a platform where creators can...
Music Introducing Fresh Finds Forward: Spotify’s New Program to Champion the Next Generation of Independent Artists Spotify 1d ago
Today, Spotify is launching Fresh Finds Forward, a new program that will give approximately 10,000 emerging independent artists each year the resources, community, and support to turn early momentum into long-term growth.
Music Grand Theft Auto VI’s soundtrack will feature 34 brand-new tracks The Verge 1d ago
After teasing a music-related reveal a few days ago, Rockstar has officially announced the soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto VI. Called Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, the soundtrack will feature 34 songs, which Rockstar describes as "brand-new, original tracks." Based on the first six singles, which...
Music Taylor Swift’s music videos are on Spotify for subscribers only Music Ally 1d ago
Spotify’s move into direct competition with YouTube continues apace, even if music videos are still officially a ‘beta’ feature on its service. The latest news is the addition of Taylor Swift’s music-video catalogue – 58 videos in total, complete with customised play and pause-button animations.
Music Fever raises $250m funding for expansion and tech investments Music Ally 1d ago
Fever is the live-entertainment tech company that acquired ticketing firm Dice in June 2025, shortly after raising $100m of funding. Now it’s turning to investors again with an even bigger raise. The post is from Music Ally.
Music Youth Music’s NextGen Fund reaches £1m investment milestone Music Ally 1d ago
UK-based charity Youth Music has hit an impressive milestone: £1m awarded directly to young musicians and creatives from its ‘NextGen Fund’ since it was launched in 2021. The post is from Music Ally.
Music YouTube adds 16 more artists to its Foundry class of 2026 Music Ally 1d ago
YouTube has named 16 additional independent artists to its ‘Foundry’ class of 2026 – the latest iteration of its accelerator program for artists. The post is from Music Ally.
Music The Spotify Partner Program Expands to More Than 35 New Markets Spotify 1d ago
The Spotify Partner Program is bigger than ever. This fall, we’re bringing the program to more than 35 new markets, opening the door for eligible creators in Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and beyond to earn more from their work. Following the Spotify Partner Program’s success across the...
Music Seoul traders: How Korean labels are building beyond the song MIDiA Research Blog 1d ago
On a Sunday in August 2025, I approached the O2 Forum Kentish Town to see an act I had heard plenty about. On this warm August afternoon, the main attraction was flamboyant, distinctive, petite in size and, by all accounts, electric. Source
Music Macklemore Challenges Robert Kraft to Match His $1 Million Donation to Support Palestinian People; Kraft Reveals That He and Ed Sheeran Have Already Donated Four Times That Amount Digital Music News 2d ago
After Macklemore loudly challenges Robert Kraft to match his $1 million donation to support Palestine, Robert Kraft reveals that he and Ed Sheeran had already quietly donated four times that sum a day earlier.
Music Macklemore Lefsetz Letter 2d ago
1 This is a rights issue, not one of censorship. The Geto Boys had a deal with Geffen Records, but once David Geffen became aware of the content of the act’s debut, which contained graphic, violent and sexually explicit lyrics, he decided not to put out the album and released the Geto Boys from...
Music All of Taylor Swift’s Official Music Videos Are Now on Spotify Spotify 2d ago
Taylor Swift has long been keenly aware of the power of music videos to help expand the worlds she meticulously builds in her songwriting. Now, for the first time, all 58 of Taylor’s videos are coming to Spotify, giving her fans the opportunity to dive deeper than ever into her catalog.
Music Briggs swaps rap for punk with Big Noter: ‘I’m the same guy with the same middle finger!’ 
The Guardian 2d ago
Featuring Tom Morello, Chuck D and Idles’ Joe Talbot, the rapper’s new project celebrates the shared ideals of punk and hip-hop – ‘both the voice of the voiceless’ Adam Briggs has never been one for subtlety – in his lyrics, his punchlines or his activism. In person, the man has a huge presence.
Music Spotify and Coach Take Self-Expression on the Road With the Tabby Tour Spotify 2d ago
This fall, Coach is launching “Live Your Story,” a global campaign celebrating self-expression through music, fashion, and culture. And Spotify is helping to bring it to life with the Tabby Tour, an experiential and digital activation making stops at college campuses across the U.S., U.K, Japan,...
Music Reclaim Your Wrapped: You Can Now Control Whether Kids and Family Music Shapes Your Recommendations Spotify 3d ago
Parents love using Spotify to play music for their families. But parents don’t always share the same taste as their young children—and playing music for your kids shouldn’t have to affect your own recommendations.
Music Spotify finally lets parents exclude kids’ music from Wrapped and recommendations 
TechCrunch 3d ago
Parents can finally get the kids' music out of Spotify Wrapped and other personalized playlists.
Music Tech Why Is DistroKid Holding Out on Streaming Integrity? MUSIC • TECHNOLOGY • POLICY 4d ago
DistroKid dominates AI music distribution while Spotify owns a stake. As streaming integrity standards tighten, its refusal to sign deserves much closer scrutiny.
Music Los superfans eligieron el setlist de El Bogueto en Bogueto Pa’ los OG, presentado por Spotify Spotify 4d ago
Cuando piensas en ver a tu artista favorito en vivo, seguramente hay algunas canciones que esperas que formen parte del setlist. Para los fans de El Bogueto, Spotify lo hizo realidad la semana pasada en El Bogueto Pa’ los OG, una experiencia única creada junto a sus oyentes más fieles.
Music Superfans Chose El Bogueto’s Setlist at Bogueto Pa’ los OG, Hosted by Spotify Spotify 4d ago
When you think about seeing your favorite artist live, there are probably a few songs that you hope make the setlist. For El Bogueto’s fans, Spotify made that dream a reality at last week’s Bogueto Pa’ los OG—a one-of-a-kind event shaped by his most dedicated listeners.
Music A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from a former Spotify leader for making music apps TechCrunch 4d ago
Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.
Music Touring can take musicians to isolating, anxious extremes. Access to therapy on the road is a vital support The Guardian 4d ago
I know from our early days how high-pressure road life can be. While big tours often hire therapists, grassroots acts can’t afford it. I’m pleased to back a new scheme that aims to change that When Radiohead started touring, it was hugely exciting, but we got signed when we had been going for five...
Music Hospitality industry urges Andy Burnham to lay out VAT cut plans The Guardian 5d ago
More than 800 businesses ask PM to make good on pledge, or risk more closures and job losses Hundreds of UK hospitality businesses, backed by celebrity chefs including Angela Hartnett and Heston Blumenthal, have asked Andy Burnham to lay out plans to lower VAT for the sector, urging him to make...
Music Tech The Units’ Digital Stimulation is synthpunk perfection The Verge 5d ago
The Units are a band I discovered in part thanks to No Dogs in Space. During their miniseries on The Screamers (another incredible band worth checking out), they mention synthpunk.org as one of their sources.
Music Picard 3 Release Candidate 3 
MetaBrainz Blog 5d ago
Today the Picard team is making available a third release candidate for Picard 3. We received good feedback on the previous release candidate 2, thanks to everyone for testing and providing feedback. The final 3.0 release is planned to happen in a few weeks.
Music Sylvan Esso think you should splurge on good-quality yogurt The Verge 6d ago
Sylvan Esso preparing to attend a frutiger aero renfaire. Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, better known as Sylvan Esso, have been bringing their low-key electro-pop to the masses since 2014, bursting onto the scene with their self-titled debut album and the single "Hey Mami." Over the years, they've...