Music Business
AFEM Hosts Roundtable on Hearing Health for Electronic Music Industry
On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con
Beatskip Music Group: An Independent Music Platform
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual
Unison: A Digital-First Publishing Rights Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
AFEM's Members Voices Series Features Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise
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 to Host Roundtable on Tinnitus and Hearing Health
On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con
Women in Electronic Music in Industry Report
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
Unison's Independent Publishing Model
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Owen Kiernan Discusses 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
Owen Kiernan Discusses Navigating Digital Noise in Music Industry
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
Unison's Independent Music Rights Platform for the Digital Age
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
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
Amy Allen named Pop Music Songwriter of the Year at ASCAP Awards
“Die With a Smile” was honored as song of the year; Sony Music Publishing as publisher of the year.
Amy Allen Wins Pop Music Songwriter of the Year at 2026 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
“Die With a Smile” was honored as song of the year; Sony Music Publishing as publisher of the year.
Jason Derulo Testifies at ‘Savage Love’ Trial, Says Guitarist Suing Him ‘Created Absolutely Nothing’
The pop singer took the witness stand to deny that he owes writing or producing royalties to musician Matthew Spatola.
Los Alegres del Barranco Sign With Warner Music Mexico: ‘We’re Ready for the Next Step’
The band joins the record label after two decades as an independent group.
Publishing Briefs: Concord Acquires Mothership, Mariah the Scientist Signs With UMPG
More in this week's Publishing Briefs include Karen Moon signing a deal with peermusic and Loreen at Believe.
Busta Rhymes Settles With Assistant He Allegedly Punched for Using Phone on the Job
The settlement will end a lawsuit from Dashiel Gables that claimed the star assaulted him in a Brooklyn high-rise over a phone call from his daughter.
Billboard’s Women In Music 2026
Each year Billboard Women in Music event recognizes music’s rising artists, creators, producers and executives for their contributions to the industry and community. Featuring Keke Palmer, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Ella Langley, Laufey, Tate McRae, Kehlani, Mariah the Scientist, Teyana Taylor, Zar
SiriusXM Posts Double-Digit Profit Growth on Subscription Price Hikes, Pandora’s Ad Revenue
The audio entertainment company discussed improved customer retention with companion plans and advertising 'momentum,' but declined to address market speculation that it may acquire iHeart Radio.
In Q1, YouTube Music and Premium saw ‘largest quarterly increase’ in non-trial subscribers since 2018 launch, says Alphabet CEO, as platform’s quarterly ad revenues rose to $9.88B
YouTube's advertising revenue grew 11% YoY to $9.88 billion in Q1 2026 Source