Music Business
U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Hit $11.5B in 2025, Driven by Paid Subscriptions and Vinyl Sales
Paid subscription revenue hit $6.38 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year, while vinyl revenue topped $1 billion.
Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Over Fugees Tour Cancellation
The lawsuit accused Hill of “misrepresent[ing] critical financial information” as part of a “veiled and devious attempt to make a big score for herself"
The Digital Paradox: How Music Streaming Saved the Industry but Stifled the Artist (Guest Column)
Though streaming has stabilized the industry, niche artists have lost out in the "winner-take-all," volume-based utility it has created.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Into Oblivion, The Cure, and the Breakdown of the Social Contract: Podcast
The frontman talks about the darkness behind the metal icons' 10th album Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Into Oblivion, The Cure, and the Breakdown of the Social Contract: Podcast Kyle Meredith
US recorded-music market grew by 3.1% last year to $11.54bn
US labels body the RIAA has published its annual revenues report, covering the country’s recorded-music market. The post is from Music Ally.
U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Hit $11.5B in 2025 Amid Solid Growth in Paid Subscriptions, Vinyl: RIAA
Paid subscription revenue hit $6.38 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year, while vinyl revenue topped $1 billion.
Pras Michel Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Dismissed
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin
Reports: 2025 was ‘a good year for the recorded music business’
Industry-watchers Midia Research and MusicWatch have been revealing their latest data on the health of the music business. The post is from Music Ally.
Pras Michel drops lawsuit against Lauryn Hill
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin
USC Annenberg Inclusion report: ‘Women’s place in this business is shrinking’
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has published its latest ‘Inclusion in the Recording Studio’ study and it includes some concerns. The post is from Music Ally.
Too Lost strikes nine-figure investment round, led by GoldState and TA Associates
Too Lost will use funds to expand tech, invest in artist advances, and execute catalog acquisitions Source
Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Regarding Fugees Tour
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin
Pras Michel's Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Dismissed Amidst Fugees Tour Dispute
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin
UK Recorded Music Revenue Hits Record High of 1.6 Billion in 2025
Charli XCX, PinkPantheress and EsDeeKid were noted as helping boost the market
Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin
UK Recorded Music Revenue Reaches Record 1.6 Billion in 2025
Charli XCX, PinkPantheress and EsDeeKid were noted as helping boost the market
UK Recorded Music Revenue Reaches Record 1.6 Billion in 2025
Charli XCX, PinkPantheress and EsDeeKid were noted as helping boost the market
Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin
UK recorded music revenue hits record 1.6 billion in 2025
Charli XCX, PinkPantheress and EsDeeKid were noted as helping boost the market
Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin