Music Business
SPFDJ Records Significant Growth Spike in Streaming Engagement Metrics
A 25% surge in Spotify followers for SPFDJ indicates a significant moment of audience acquisition, signaling a shift from niche interest to emerging market momentum.
Wixen doubles damages demand to $102M in expanded copyright lawsuit against Meta
Wixen says it believes the total number of infringed works to be "well over one thousand." Source
The Hello Group India onboards Abhijit Vaghani to its management roster
Abhijit Vaghani is an artist whose name is not that well-known outside of Indian music industry circles but the music composer and producer has a vast discography that spans over […] The post is from Music Ally.
Warner Chappell Music signs publishing deal with Indian composer Anurag Saikia
In August 2025, after Australian multi-service music company Unified Music Group and Indian booking and talent coordination agency 7Entertainment formed the joint venture Uni7ied “to bring India’s music to the […] The post is from Music Ally.
Snoop Dogg Denies Liability in Drakeo the Ruler Lawsuit
The star writes in new court filings that his LLC “had no role in management of the festival” where Drakeo was fatally stabbed.
Snoop Dogg Says His Company Isn’t Liable in Drakeo the Ruler Concert Death Lawsuit
The star writes in new court filings that his LLC “had no role in management of the festival” where Drakeo was fatally stabbed.
'Peanuts' Music Owners Sue Over 'Charlie Brown Christmas' Songs
Four new lawsuits claim Vince Guaraldi's iconic score has been used without permission or payment, including in a federal agency's digital Christmas card.
Good Grief: ‘Peanuts’ Music Owners Launch Legal Blitz Over ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ Songs
Four new lawsuits claim Vince Guaraldi's iconic score has been used without permission or payment, including in a federal agency's digital Christmas card.
The World Was Listening: The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir in Rome
The performance arrives at a moment when Saudi Arabia has moved decisively into the global music industry.
The World Was Listening: The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir in Rome
The performance arrives at a moment when Saudi Arabia has moved decisively into the global music industry.
Sony Music Publishing promotes ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director, A&R, UK & Europe
The promotion will see Kazadi focus on Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and Afro genres. Source
Suno sued again - this time by production duo who claim generative AI has caused an 80% slump in sync licensing income
Another day another Suno lawsuit. The AI company has been sued by production duo The American Dollar. This lawsuit is particularly interesting because the duo have traditionally made a lot of money from sync deals, and they say AI music like that generated by Suno has caused that income to slump
Country Profile – USA 2026
The US music market continues to perform well – but the general public’s tastes are changing, with even hip hop on the wane. It’s fair to say that the USA is in the middle of an extremely difficult period, both politically and economically. And yet, among it all, the US recorded music market continu
New York Music Month to Feature AI and Career Development Programming
New York Music Month prepares for its June celebrations with programming that discusses AI and how to get jobs in the music industry.
Spanish collecting society SGAE’s payouts grew by 3.1% in 2025
Another day, another collecting society reporting record revenues in 2025. This time it’s SGAE in Spain, with payouts of €360m.
New York Music Month Q&A: AI, Job Seeking, Mental Health & What Else to Expect This Year
New York Music Month prepares for its June celebrations with programming that discusses AI and how to get jobs in the music industry.
“I'm a kid of the '80s, so The Smiths were right there for me. That might explain the Radiohead phenomenon – if we’re going to exorcise this darkness we’re going to go really dark”: Ed O’Brien explores the relationship between music and mental well-being
In a CALM-sponsored panel at this year’s Great Escape festival, Ed O’Brien, Nadine Shah and others discussed both music’s power to heal emotional wounds - and the alarming suicide rates in the music industry
Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods Settle Lawsuit Over Unpaid Sports Bar Wages
The lawsuit was brought by two bartenders alleging underpayment and tips being taken at T-Squared Social in New York, a sports bar Timberlake and Woods own. Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods Settle La
Quantitative Shifts in French Electronic Music: Analyzing the Rise of adrien and Ozcillex
An 18% surge in Spotify followers for French artist adrien signals an emerging inflection point for the Ozcillex label, reflecting a broader trend of rapid regional growth within niche electronic music sectors.
German Electronic Scene Signals Momentum with Absolutely Growth Surge
Recent data reveals a 27% surge in Spotify followers for German artist Absolutely, bringing their total audience to 112,429 and signaling a significant increase in market engagement.