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Universal Music Completes Corporate Redesign
Back in 2024 Universal Music said it would find €250 million in annual savings via a “strategic organisational redesign” that would be complete by the end of 2026. With that deadline looming, yesterda
Streaming Services Vie Over US Songwriter Payments
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
Reservoir Acquires Billy Strayhorn Publishing Catalog
The acquisition builds on a relationship between Reservoir and the estate (Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc.) that dates back to 2014. Source
MAIA Universe Secures Investment and Key Deals
MAIA has also secured investment from Max Martin's MxM, and the RMV studio team, led by Ludvig Andersson, son of ABBA member Benny Andersson. Source
Serato Launches Mobile App for iOS
The new iPad and iPhone version of Serato arrives on mobile with four-deck mixing, stem control, Lucid Beatgrid and hardware and DVS-compatibility
Angine de Poitrine delivers strong performance in London
The Troxy, October 19, 2026: the math rock duo’s concept might be bringing fans in, but tonight proves it’s their musical chops that are the real pull
Jaafar Jackson discusses cut scenes from 'Michael' film
“You wish a certain performance was in there and it’s not”
Raye, Olivia Dean, and Nia Archives lead Mercury Prize odds
Favourites include Raye, Olivia Dean and Nia Archives
Harry Styles tour documentary to be directed by John Wilson
The How to With John Wilson creator will direct a film about the star’s Together, Together tour
Taylor Swift performs new song and others at Academy Museum Gala
She also performed “Love Story,” “Blank Space,” and her Toy Story 5 original song “I Knew It, I Knew You”
Björn Ulvaeus invests in MAIA Universe, as sync platform strikes deals with BMG, Kobalt and WMG
MAIA has also secured investment from Max Martin's MxM, and the RMV studio team, led by Ludvig Andersson, son of ABBA member Benny Andersson. Source
Mercury Prize 2026: here are the bookies’ odds for who will win
Favourites include Raye, Olivia Dean and Nia Archives
“Inspiration is everywhere” as Serato makes the jump to mobile with Serato DJ for iOS
The new iPad and iPhone version of Serato arrives on mobile with four-deck mixing, stem control, Lucid Beatgrid and hardware and DVS-compatibility
Reservoir acquires Billy Strayhorn’s publishing catalog, will participate in jazz composer’s name, image, and likeness rights
The acquisition builds on a relationship between Reservoir and the estate (Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc.) that dates back to 2014. Source
Roland Expands Boutique Series With Two New Synths
Over the last decade, Roland has spent a lot of time finding ways to bring its older synthesizers back into the hands of modern musicians. Between its Boutique series, Roland Cloud instruments, and larger hardware synthesizers, there are plenty of ways to get those familiar Roland sounds without tra
Jaafar Jackson on ‘cut’ third act of ‘Michael’ that tackled child abuse allegations
“You wish a certain performance was in there and it’s not”
Angine de Poitrine live in London: alien pair are out of this world
The Troxy, October 19, 2026: the math rock duo’s concept might be bringing fans in, but tonight proves it’s their musical chops that are the real pull
Summer Walker's Legal Battles Expand
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Radie Peat Announces Debut Solo Album
Radie Peat of Lankum releases her debut solo album in November, fifteen years in the making. Opening single ‘Hares On The Mountain’ is a beautifully wry and subversive folk song. If The Stranglers had
Universal Music Completes Corporate Redesign and Executive Departures
Back in 2024 Universal Music said it would find €250 million in annual savings via a “strategic organisational redesign” that would be complete by the end of 2026. With that deadline looming, yesterda