Music Business
Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Garners Millions in Revenue
The long-running chart-topper, which is close to eclipsing Mariah Carey’s record on the Billboard Hot 100, has lassoed millions in revenue.
Ne-Yo Faces Lawsuit for Cancelling Sri Lanka Concert
The R&B singer had been scheduled to perform in Colombo, Sri Lanka last December. It didn't happen.
Corey ‘C-Notes’ Calder Appointed Head of Urban Music Marketing at Columbia Records
Eitara Shibasaki has been named chief business officer of Warner Music Japan and more music industry hires and promotions.
Executive Turntable: Columbia Records Names Corey ‘C-Notes’ Calder Head of Urban Music Marketing
Eitara Shibasaki has been named chief business officer of Warner Music Japan and more music industry hires and promotions.
How Much Money Has Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Generated?
The long-running chart-topper, which is close to eclipsing Mariah Carey’s record on the Billboard Hot 100, has lassoed millions in revenue.
Hype-Index On Curation, Trust, And Emerging Artists
Everyone in music says they want discovery, but most discovery systems are better at confirming what has already started moving. Streams, saves, social proof, playlist lift, algorithmic traction — all of it can tell the industry where attention is already gathering. Hype-Index is built around a diff
Nicolas Barnes Makes His SATYADGTL Debut With Be Calm
Nicolas Barnes (@nicolas_barnes_) makes his SATYADGTL debut with Be Calm, a September 11 release that places the Riga-based DJ, producer, and ECOUL SND label head inside the label’s deeper, more restrained lane. The record was written during a period of mental overload, and that context gives the ti
Member Feature: TicketSwap
Our latest Member Feature is now live, featuring Aron Farkas, International Growth Manager at TicketSwap: Europe’s leading ethical secondary ticketing marketplace, bringing fans and experiences togeth
Member Voices: Frances Shillito – Zero Tolerance Is Not A Safeguarding Strategy
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
AFEM Industry Insider: After the Algorithm
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
Stella Lefty Critics Say She Copied Old Hit Songs
Amid a meteoric rise, the singer has been labeled “Stella Thefty” by some loud haters online. Industry experts are wondering what all the fuss is about.
Stella Lefty Critics Say She Copied Old Hit Songs. Here’s What the Experts Say
Amid a meteoric rise, the singer has been labeled “Stella Thefty” by some loud haters online. Industry experts are wondering what all the fuss is about.
“Everyone was as baffled as I was. I remember the president of my record label doing a toast, saying that he had no idea why it worked but he was happy it did”: Beck admits that he was as surprised as anyone by his ‘90s breakthrough
“I had no idea what I was doing, it was a giant experiment,” he says
Estate of Brent Hinds Sues Mastodon
The suit claims that Hinds didn't receive proper compensation after the band had parted ways with him. Estate of Late Guitarist Brent Hinds Files Lawsuit Against Mastodon Heavy Consequence Staff
Estate of Late Guitarist Brent Hinds Files Lawsuit Against Mastodon
The suit claims that Hinds didn't receive proper compensation after the band had parted ways with him. Estate of Late Guitarist Brent Hinds Files Lawsuit Against Mastodon Heavy Consequence Staff
AFEM Members Voices: Safeguarding in the Music Industry
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
AFEM Industry Insider: Building Audiences Post-Social Media
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
IFPI urges EU countries to fully implement AI Act’s new rules
Yesterday was clearly the day for giving governments a kick up the backside when it comes to AI regulation. While AIM boss Gee Davy was addressing the UK government in London, global labels body the IFPI was holding an event in Brussels to launch the 2026 edition of its ‘Music in the EU’ report. The
T-Pain claims he was short-changed after royalties diverted to Akon’s brother
T-Pain has sued Akon’s Konvict Entertainment in a royalties dispute. He claims he should get 75% of the $1.3 million Sony recently sent through from the sales and streams of his first five albums, but half that money went to a label run by Akon’s brother which hasn’t paid him his share
AFEM, YOYAKU, SACEM, CLIP Session Tracks Electronic Music Release Lifecycle
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.