Music Business
“The tools you rely on today will keep working, and the tools you will rely on tomorrow are actively being built”: InMusic confirms Native Instruments acquisition, bringing it under the same ownership as Moog, Akai Pro and many more
NI had been searching for a buyer after facing insolvency proceedings
HYBE Unveils New Label ABD
ABD, short for A Bold Dream, is dedicated to girl group production, with the first project launching in the second half of 2026.
YouTube's new feature for Content ID claims
A new feature on YouTube will make it easy for video creators dealing with Content ID copyright claims to replace copyright protected music in their videos with royalty free AI-generated instrumentals
Music industry reacts to AI inclusion in US piracy report
The US government has published its annual report on global IP concerns, adding a short section on AI, much to the delight of the music industry. The report also notes that a proposal in India to intr
Sony's Q1 2026 revenue from recorded music and publishing
Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY. Source
Sony generated $3.03bn from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q1 2026, up 19.5% YoY
Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY. Source
YouTube's new feature allows creators to replace Content ID music with AI tracks
A new feature on YouTube will make it easy for video creators dealing with Content ID copyright claims to replace copyright protected music in their videos with royalty free AI-generated instrumentals
Music industry pleased by AI piracy concerns in US government report
The US government has published its annual report on global IP concerns, adding a short section on AI, much to the delight of the music industry. The report also notes that a proposal in India to intr
Cutting Through the Noise – Owen Kiernan
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
AFEM Industry Insider Podcast: From DJ Set to Live Show – Building a Scalable Live Performance
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
Music Industry Applauds Inclusion of AI Concerns in US Piracy Report
The US government has published its annual report on global IP concerns, adding a short section on AI, much to the delight of the music industry. The report also notes that a proposal in India to intr
Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise for Artists and Labels
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Sets to Live Electronic Shows
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
Beatport Connect: Music Conference Discount
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca
Kacey Musgraves announces independent electronic album Middle of Nowhere
Kacey Musgraves is set to release a single-track electronic album titled Middle of Nowhere on May 1, 2026, via an independent label.
YouTube to Offer AI Music Alternatives for Content ID Issues
A new feature on YouTube will make it easy for video creators dealing with Content ID copyright claims to replace copyright protected music in their videos with royalty free AI-generated instrumentals
US Government Adds AI Concerns to Piracy Report, Music Industry Approves
The US government has published its annual report on global IP concerns, adding a short section on AI, much to the delight of the music industry. The report also notes that a proposal in India to intr
Zara Larsson confirms independent electronic album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip
Zara Larsson will release her one-track electronic album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip on May 1, 2026, through an independent label.
Owen Kiernan Discusses Cutting Through Digital Noise for Artists
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
AFEM Podcast Explores Building Live Electronic Music Shows
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv