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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.

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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"

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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UK Recorded Music Revenue Reaches Record 1.6 Billion in 2025

Charli XCX, PinkPantheress and EsDeeKid were noted as helping boost the market

Feature DJ Mag

UK Recorded Music Revenue Reaches Record 1.6 Billion in 2025

Charli XCX, PinkPantheress and EsDeeKid were noted as helping boost the market

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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

Feature DJ Mag

UK recorded music revenue hits record 1.6 billion in 2025

Charli XCX, PinkPantheress and EsDeeKid were noted as helping boost the market

Feature Pitchfork

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