Music Business
UK Recorded Music Revenue Hits Record 1.6 Billion
Charli XCX, PinkPantheress and EsDeeKid were noted as helping boost the market
James Blake says “95 per cent” of his production work has been unpaid
He described music as an “unusual industry for sure in terms of the way things are re-enumerated"
Portuguese label Enchufada announces 20th anniversary compilation, 'Lisbon Club Story'
Check out the LP's first batida, gqom and amapiano-influenced single 'Rainha' by Tusabe
MIDiA: Global Recorded Music Revenue Grew 9.4% in 2025, With Bump From Labels' Share of Expanded Rights
The market share of major and indie labels' windfall from merch, live and branding drove broad-based industry growth, according to MIDiA Research.
In Canada: TikTok to Remain in Canada Under New Data Protection Rules — Here’s What That Means
In other Canadian music industry news this week, meet the manager behind Hilary Duff's comeback, and Elton John will receive the Glenn Gould Prize.
Quincy Jones estate sells catalog and ancillary rights to HarbourView
Investment firm acquires recorded music, publishing, and ancillary rights from the estate of the legendary producer. Source
Mike Nasty Shares Two Versions of To Life on Nasty Tracks
Mike Nasty returns with a new release titled To Life, which dropped today on March 13, 2026 through his own imprint Nasty Tracks. The two-track package continues the New York producer’s long relationship with dancefloor-driven house music and arrives as the twentieth catalog entry on the label. Buil
Labrinth Says 'F–k Euphoria' in Scathing Post: 'I'm Done With This Industry'
The musician is expected to release new music for the HBO series in April.
DJ EZ selects 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 stone-cold classics and nu-skool anthems that illustrate why his sets remain a global benchmark for t
Concord has gobbled up Ninja Tune and the indie label community is celebrating
Concord has bought indie label Ninja Tune, saying the deal will “vastly increase its UK and European footprint”. The deal has been welcomed by the wider independent label community, who much prefer indies buying indies than Universal Music buying up every label and distributor in the world
Fugees’ Pras Michel drops lawsuit against Lauryn Hill over cancelled reunion tour
The lawsuit accused Hill of “misrepresent[ing] critical financial information” as part of a “veiled and devious attempt to make a big score for herself"
Former Polaris Hub execs launch Rights Intelligence consultancy
Nordic-based licensing entity Polaris Hub shut down last year after its owners – collecting societies Koda, Tono and Teosto – decided it wasn’t the best way forward. As is so often the case, shutdowns provide opportunities for experienced industry pros to launch new things. Former Polaris execs Lind
Licensing firm Slipstream buys production-music library Megatrax
Slipstream launched in 2021 as part of a clutch of music-licensing startups focusing on ‘takedown-proof’ music for influencers and other online creators. Several funding rounds from investors including Sony Music followed, as well as acquisitions (in 2024) of production-music firms Jingle Punks, 5 A
Vibe coding 101 for music marketers
Our most recent Sandbox Guide dives into a new “cheat code” for music marketers. Vibe coding is a way for anyone with a laptop to build custom software, microsites, and internal tools simply by describing them to AI. Here’s what you need to know: The window of opportunity is now. A lot like the ear
Concord acquires Ninja Tune and its publishing arm in all-indie deal
Speculation has been quietly bubbling in recent months about independent label Ninja Tune fielding acquisition interest. At one point, Music Ally heard that a major label (no, not that one) was in pole position – a deal that would have reignited arguments about indie consolidation by the majors. Net
Labrinth says he's “done” with music industry, hits out at label and 'Euphoria'
"I'M OUT"
Ursul Records’ Vision Expands with T-Puse and Zooki Collaboration ‘Keeping Me Out’
T-Puse comes together with Zooki to deliver ‘Keeping Me Out,’ featuring Gali Givon. Released on T-Puse’s label, Ursul Records, a joint venture with Omer Keinan, the track epitomises the dynamic sound that has so far dominated the label’s roster. Balancing textured layers with psychedelic energy, the
Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Ms. Lauryn Hill Over Fugees Reunion Tour
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin
Quincy Jones Estate Sells Select Music & Non-Music Assets to Harbourview
The deal includes both recorded music and publishing, along with other rights, including Jones' participation in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Day-to-Day Artist Manager – Supernature – London
About us Supernature is an independent artist development company from South London, providing evolved management and label services that uniquely centre artists’ creative freedom, autonomy and long-term independence. Since 2017, […] The post is from Music Ally.