Music Business
ARIA blocks AI-generated recordings from Australia’s official charts
The updated ARIA Charts Code of Practice takes effect from the chart dated August 31, which is published on August 28. Source
YouTube Premium prices rise in Europe and Singapore
Reported increases on Individual plans run from around 10% to 15% in markets across Europe and in Singapore. Source
Dolly Parton's diverse business ventures
From a publishing company to a truck stop, Billboard runs through some of Parton's many business ventures.
Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
The Sony-owned publisher landed the prize for representing 27 of the past awards year's most-performed R&B and hip-hop songs in BMI's repertoire Source
Beggars Group revenue hit $177M in 2025, as XL Recordings paid out $23M dividend to shareholders
XL released six new albums in 2025, with 82% of its turnover coming from outside the UK Source
20 Businesses Dolly Parton Launched Over Her Career
From a publishing company to a truck stop, Billboard runs through some of Parton's many business ventures.
ARIA Excludes AI Music from Australian Charts
The updated ARIA Charts Code of Practice takes effect from the chart dated August 31, which is published on August 28. Source
YouTube Premium Price Hike in Europe and Singapore
Reported increases on Individual plans run from around 10% to 15% in markets across Europe and in Singapore. Source
Nas and Kendrick Lamar Recognized at 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
"Luther," producer O Lil Angel and Sony Music Publishing also earn prestigious honors.
Nas Crowned Icon, Kendrick Lamar Honored as Top Songwriter at 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
"Luther," producer O Lil Angel and Sony Music Publishing also earn prestigious honors.
Kasbï on Why DJs Are Living Archives
Kasbï’s (@sachakasbi) “Astral” arrives on Blue Iris Records as a melodic and progressive house release shaped by organic textures, emotional movement, and the global influences that have become central to the label’s identity. The track places Kasbï in the foreg
Kasbï and Giannni on Why DJs Are Living Archives
Kasbï’s (@sachakasbi) “Astral” arrives on Blue Iris Records as a melodic and progressive house release shaped by organic textures, emotional movement, and the global influences that have become central to the label’s identity. The track places Kasbï in the foreg
Riordon's rise from influencer marketing to DJ stardom
This weekend, the producer releases a new track and plays gigs at DC10 in Ibiza and Reading Festival and Creamfields in his native U.K.
Dance Up-And-Comer of the Month Riordon Parlayed a Job in Influencer Marketing Into a Fast-Rising DJ Career
This weekend, the producer releases a new track and plays gigs at DC10 in Ibiza and Reading Festival and Creamfields in his native U.K.
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Music Industry
In this week's Deal's roundup, Merlin and Jamen complete their acquisition of Curve Royalty Systems and more.
The Deals: KKR Invests in India’s BookMyShow
In this week's Deal's roundup, Merlin and Jamen complete their acquisition of Curve Royalty Systems and more.
Record labels propose AI track eligibility rules for music charts
The major labels and an assortment of indies have proposed a set of rules for when AI-generated recordings should be eligible for the music charts. They say only AI-assisted tracks should be allowed t
SOCAN acquires CMRRA, consolidating Canadian music rights licensing
SOCAN, the performing rights society for Canadian songwriters, has bought CMRRA, Canada’s mechanical rights organisation. It means performing rights and mechanical rights will be licensed via one soci
Two Lawsuits Filed Against Suno After Data Breach
Following the recent media reports that data connected to 55.3 million Suno users was accessed by hackers last November, two class action lawsuits have now been filed against the AI company over its f
Record Labels Propose AI Chart Eligibility Rules
The major labels and an assortment of indies have proposed a set of rules for when AI-generated recordings should be eligible for the music charts. They say only AI-assisted tracks should be allowed t