Music Business
Goldman Sachs Revises Music Industry Growth Forecast Upward
This year's "Music in the Air" report expects growth to come from subscription price hikes, live events and physical sales.
Maluma Discusses Hit Songs at Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Presented by Sony Music Publishing. Maluma runs through his biggest hits like “Cuatro Babys,” “Hawái” and more and shares his feelings behind each song. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes plac
Sony Music Publishing: Iconic Songwriter Q&A With Maluma | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Presented by Sony Music Publishing. Maluma runs through his biggest hits like “Cuatro Babys,” “Hawái” and more and shares his feelings behind each song. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct. 19-22 at the Faena Forum Miami Beach, serving as a dynamic platform celebrating the hear
Goldman Sachs Raises Music Industry Growth Forecast for First Time in 3 Years
This year's "Music in the Air" report expects growth to come from subscription price hikes, live events and physical sales.
Ghazi’s Supply Chain Expands Globally, Partners with Beatport’s Ampsuite
First announced in 2023, Supply Chain offers SaaS and API solutions allowing distributors, labels, brands and more to distribute music to any service provider.
Supreme Court Copyright Ruling Creates Uncertainty for Music Industry
The Supreme Court upheld a landmark copyright ruling, leaving an uncertain future for artists and labels. Here's what you need to know.
SCOTUS Copyright Termination Music Case Explained: What Happened? What Comes Next?
The Supreme Court upheld a landmark copyright ruling, leaving an uncertain future for artists and labels. Here's what you need to know.
Ghazi’s Supply Chain Launches Globally, Sets New Hires & Partners With Beatport’s Ampsuite
First announced in 2023, Supply Chain offers SaaS and API solutions allowing distributors, labels, brands and more to distribute music to any service provider.
AFEM and Beatport Host Webinar on Label Promotion
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
Lita Ford Signs Record Deal, Teases New Single
Lita Ford has signed a new record deal with Frontiers Music Srl and shared a snippet of her new single "Dracula." Lita Ford Inks Record Deal for New Album, Teases New Single “Dracula” Langdon Hickman
Building a Global Fanbase Beyond Viral Success
Translating 15-second internet attention into a sustainable, global fanbase without the traditional major label radio machinery requires intentional cultural infrastructure. Billboard breaks it down f
Beyond the Algorithm: From Viral Moment to Global Fanbase | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Translating 15-second internet attention into a sustainable, global fanbase without the traditional major label radio machinery requires intentional cultural infrastructure. Billboard breaks it down for you in this panel featuring Lyanno; Maria Gracia, head of Latin artist marketing, UnitedMasters;
Lita Ford Inks Record Deal for New Album, Teases New Single “Dracula”
Lita Ford has signed a new record deal with Frontiers Music Srl and shared a snippet of her new single "Dracula." Lita Ford Inks Record Deal for New Album, Teases New Single “Dracula” Langdon Hickman
AFEM and Beatport Host Webinar on Label Promotion
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
AFEM and Beatport Host Webinar on Label Growth
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
Member Feature: Collabhouse
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e
Warner Music Group unifies its recorded music and publishing sync teams under Ron Broitman
Ron Broitman has been promoted to President, Global Sync Source
Major labels are getting “massive corporate payouts” for AI licensing but “paying musicians zero”, says AFM’s ‘Human Made Human Paid’ campaign
US performer union AFM has launched a new campaign around AI calling on labels to ensure musician consent is secured before including their recordings in any AI deals. It’s not clear how labels plan to manage those deals and share AI income, but AFM wants to ensure all musicians are compensated
🌅 Horizon Leaders - Alex Hehir
This week we caught up with Alex Hehir, Managing Director of Wixen Music UK, one of the most respected independent music publishers, known for its artist-first ethos.
Collabhouse Sees Rapid Subscription Growth
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e