Music Business
James Blake says 95% of his work as a producer is unpaid
He described music as an “unusual industry for sure in terms of the way things are re-enumerated”
Bruno Mars Signs Global Publishing Partnership With Avex Music Group
The superstar partnered with the music giant for publishing administration of the music he writes.
Clint Higham, John Esposito, and Kris Lamb launch Nashville label HEY NOW Records; Kenny Chesney is first signing
HEY NOW Records landed East Tennessee singer-songwriter Kenny Chesney as its first signing. Source
Stella Bossi launches All Excess Agency for female, trans, and non-binary artists
DJ, producer, and founder of the label TBMF, Stella Bossi has launched a new booking agency that aims to create a space where “artists feel protected, respected, and empowered to grow creatively”. Lau
In latest move in India, Universal Music forms exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, the new label from singer and composer Anirudh Ravichander
Universal Music India has entered into an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records Source
80% of UK music revenue comes from Black music genres, report finds
The UK Music report found that Black music contributed £24.5 billion to the UK economy the past over 30 years
Stella Bossi launches booking agency for female, trans and non-binary artists, All Excess Agency
DJ, producer, and founder of the label TBMF, Stella Bossi has launched a new booking agency that aims to create a space where “artists feel protected, respected, and empowered to grow creatively”. Launched by a team of women with backgrounds in booking, artist management, and production, the All Exc
DJ EZ Selects 10 Essential UK Garage Anthems
In our Selections series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, UK garage legend DJ EZ spotlights a mix of s
UMG acquires strategic stake in Thai label What The Duck
Universal Music Group’s latest move in south-east Asia is a strategic investment in Thai label What The Duck. And while the company will remain a standalone operation, its founder Moy Samkwan Tonsompong is joining UMG as its managing director of Universal Music Thailand. The deal comes nearly two ye
Too Lost bags investment with acquisitions and advances in mind
Music distributor and tech firm Too Lost has been splashing its cash recently, making a ‘seven-figure’ investment in startup AntiFragile Equity Partners last October. Now it has some new funding of its own to shout about. It’s not saying how much, mind. But the strategic investment comes from GoldSt
Talent-discovery firm Surf Music raises $6.3m funding round
Japanese firm Surf Music emerged onto our radar in 2023 as a platform to connect musicians with labels, sync licensors and other opportunities globally. It was a finalist in our Music Ally SI:X startups contest that year. Now the company has raised a $6.3m funding round to continue its expansion. So
MUSEXPO Celebrates 26th Edition, Highlighting Lifelong Learning in Music Industry
Now entering its 26th edition, MUSEXPO has built a reputation as one of the industry’s most renowned gatherings.
DJ EZ Shares 10 Essential Garage Anthems
In our Selections series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, UK garage legend DJ EZ spotlights a mix of s
Lyor Cohen letter addresses AI integration at YouTube, the ‘power of visual storytelling’ and the ‘tidal wave of choice’ facing music fans
Lyor Cohen, YouTube's Global Head of Music, has published his first letter to music industry partners of 2026 Source
Touré Shiver named VP, Marketing Strategy at Republic Records
Executive joins from Columbia Records and will work across marketing campaigns for artists including Ayra Starr, DJ Khaled, and John Legend. Source
Sat Bisla Reflects on Four Decades in Music Ahead of MUSEXPO 2026: ‘There’s Always Something New To Learn’
Now entering its 26th edition, MUSEXPO has built a reputation as one of the industry’s most renowned gatherings.
Underscores on Restoring Musical Relationship
Amid industry pressures and the trappings of fame, the hyperpop musician tells us about the journey to her escapist dance-pop album ‘U’
DJ EZ Curates Essential UK Garage Anthems
In our Selections series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, UK garage legend DJ EZ spotlights a mix of s
UK Music publishes ‘Black Music Means Business’ economic report
What’s the value of Black Music to the wider music industry? A new report by UK Music has put a figure on that. The post is from Music Ally.
Tencent Music ended 2025 with 127.4m people paying for music
Chinese music-streaming giant Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) has published its financial results for the final quarter of 2025. The post is from Music Ally.