Music Business
Fan's Lawsuit Against StubHub Dismissed Over Ticket Dispute
Alexis Christensen filed a class action over the alleged incident, but a judge now says she waived her right to sue when she clicked StubHub’s terms and conditions.
The 15 Best Tech House Tracks of March 2026
There’s a clear mix of names shaping tech house at the moment. Artists like John Summit and CamelPhat continue to operate at scale, while others such as Crusy and San Pacho have been steadily building through consistent releases and label backing. At the same time, collaborations like Røhaan linking
TuneCore partners with RoyFi to offer royalty advances to indie artists
Artists can secure direct cash advances without giving up equity or transferring ownership of copyrights. Source
Major labels and ISP Altice seek more time to weigh Supreme Court ruling in latest Cox fallout
The case has been put on hold since August 2025, pending the Supreme Court’s decision on Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment. Source
Suno’s licensing talks with major labels in limbo with ‘no path forward’ (Report)
Talks with UMG and Warner Music have seen little progress, while Suno hasn't been able to reach a deal with Sony Music, according to the Financial Times. Source
Latin Music Hits Historic $1 Billion Wholesale Revenue in U.S. in 2025, Outpaces Overall Market Growth
According to the RIAA's year-end report, Latin music claimed 8.8% of U.S. market share.
Member Spotlight: Beatskip Music Group
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual
Virgin Music Group Partners with Suede Records
VMG to provide global distribution and marketing as Suede focuses on long-term artist development. Source
After Universal, Warner, and Merlin deals, now Udio inks licensing agreement with Kobalt
The deal marks Kobalt’s second AI music platform partnership, following its 2025 licensing agreement with ElevenLabs. Source
Key Production unwraps its latest physical-music formats
Physical-music and packaging manufacturer Key Production has detailed its latest two formats for the European market this week. One of them is ‘Injection Moulded Records’ – vinyl that replaces PVC with the more-sustainable PET (polyethene terephthalate) to cut energy consumption and carbon-dioxide e
Live studies: Australian Gen-Z fandom and Madrid’s Movistar Arena
A pair of studies published this week offer differing insights into local live-music sectors: one from Australia and one from Spain. The first comes from Live Nation. Its annual ‘Love Song’ report surveyed nearly 5,700 Australians, with the company pulling out some key findings from the 1,411 Gen-Z
Socan reveals its collections hit a record $587m in 2025
Canadian collecting society Socan has published its financial results for 2025, revealing that its collections grew 5% year-on-year to $587m – a record for the organisation. However, that growth wasn’t quite reflected in Socan’s royalty distributions to its members. They were down slightly (“in esse
AFEM Features Beatskip Music Group
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual
AFEM Addresses Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music Industry
We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.
Secretly buys Babel Ops in latest indie-indie consolidation move
Independent consolidation isn’t just about majors buying indies, nor is it just about acquisitions involving labels. Consolidation focused on tech platforms is also a trend in 2026 – and an encouraging one. The latest example sees Secretly Distribution acquiring tech firm Babel Ops, including its an
The Unravelling of a ‘Bulletproof’ Brand: Wireless Festival’s Self-Inflicted Crisis
Music industry communications specialist weighs in on the Ye controversy, and Wireless Festival's cancellation Source
EY-IMI survey reveals what it will take for Indians to pay for music (and why some won’t)
EY and the Federation of Indian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)’s newest report on India’s Media and Entertainment sector includes the results of a survey of over 5,000 […] The post is from Music Ally.
EY-IMI survey: What it will take for Indians to pay for music (and why some won’t)
EY and the Federation of Indian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)’s newest report on India’s Media and Entertainment sector includes the results of a survey of over 5,000 Indian […] The post is from Music Ally.
BTS's "SWIM" Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 100
The K-pop royalty's lead comeback single debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100.
Here Are the Lyrics to BTS’ ‘SWIM’
The K-pop royalty's lead comeback single debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100.