Music Business
Sony Leads 2025 Publisher Rankings
The publisher finished at No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Radio Airplay tallies last year, besting runner-up Warner Chappell by substantial margins.
Sony Dominates 2025 Publisher Rankings With Hits by Leon Thomas, Kendrick Lamar & Alex Warren
The publisher finished at No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Radio Airplay tallies last year, besting runner-up Warner Chappell by substantial margins.
Magnetic Mix Series: Dias Ridge
Dias Ridge is back on Magnetic Magazine Recordings with Interstice / Balance, and what I like about this new mix is how clearly it frames the release without turning into a blunt promo exercise. The label milestone is part of the story here since this is the 50th catalog entry, but the bigger point
How will the major labels overcome the copyright threat from AI music? By turning to the most powerful weapon available: AI itself.
MBW digs through new patent filings describing a 'media rights platform' that sits between rightsholders, gen AI systems, and the end users who want to prompt AI to create derivative works from copyrighted music Source
Mitch Winehouse Lawsuit Over Amy Winehouse Auction Proceeds Fails
Two friends of Amy Winehouse have defeated a lawsuit filed against them by her father, Mitch Winehouse. The dispute related to auctions of items connected to Amy, with Mitch claiming her friends “conc
Sustainability in the Electronic Music Industry on LinkedIn Live
The language of sustainability is now firmly embedded in conversations across the music industry, but what do these terms actually mean in practice?
Julieta Venegas Celebrated at Billboard Latin Women in Music Event
The invite-only event celebrated the Latin women executives in the music industry.
Record labels’ $2B+ copyright lawsuit against Verizon jointly dismissed in wake of Supreme Court’s Cox ruling
The case was originally filed in July 2024 Source
Music Industry Finance Lead – Anomally Records – Remote (UK)
Anomally Records is an independent label and artist management company operating across the UK, GCC, Hong Kong, China, and international markets. We are looking for a Music Industry Finance Lead to take ownership of financial operations across releases, touring, artist management, and direct-to-cons
Senior Accountant (Label and Artist Management Company) – Anomally Records – Remote (UK)
Anomally Records is an independent label and artist management company operating across the UK, GCC, Hong Kong, China, and international markets. We are looking for a Music Industry Finance Lead to take ownership of financial operations across releases, touring, artist management, and direct-to-cons
Max Porcelli Talks Identity, Craft, and the Road to 989 Records’ 20-Year Milestone
Max Porcelli (@max__porcelli) is entering a meaningful phase of his career, which gives this conversation extra depth. With 989 Records set to reach its 20th anniversary in 2027, he is looking back at a label he founded out of necessity, then pushing it forward with a renewed purpose. Since reopenin
Julieta Venegas Joins Intimate Billboard Latin Women in Music Executive Cocktail: See the Photos
The invite-only event celebrated the Latin women executives in the music industry.
Trixie Mattel Opens Up About Breaking Music Industry Rules & DJ Life Over Donuts | Takes Us Out
We sat down with drag superstar and Billboard chart-topping musician Trixie Mattel at California Donuts in Hollywood. From her cozy neighborhood donut shop to the world’s biggest music festivals, Trixie shares her journey from folk guitar to dance music DJ, and how she learned to stop caring about b
Fallout from Cox mega-damages reversal continues as publishers streamline Anthropic claims and labels ditch copycat Verizon case
Last month’s big ruling in the majors v Cox case continues to have an impact. The majors had also sued another ISP, Verizon, but have ditched that case after the US Supreme Court sided with Cox. Music publishers suing Anthropic have also dropped some of their claims, likely because of the Cox ruling
David Lee Roth Sells Publishing Catalog, Expresses Financial Contentment
The former Van Halen frontman revealed the news during a backstage interview at Coachella. David Lee Roth Sold His Publishing Catalog for Big Bucks, Feels “Rich” Spencer Kaufman
David Lee Roth Sold His Publishing Catalog for Big Bucks, Feels “Rich”
The former Van Halen frontman revealed the news during a backstage interview at Coachella. David Lee Roth Sold His Publishing Catalog for Big Bucks, Feels “Rich” Spencer Kaufman
Becky G Gets Brutally Honest About Fame, Culture & Finding Her Voice | Billboard Cover
Billboard Español cover star & Billboard Latin Women in Music honoree Becky G addresses the complexities of navigating fame while staying authentic to her roots. She reflects on more than a decade in the industry, from being discovered on YouTube at 14 to becoming a billion-streaming artist who refu
Spotify to show AI tags in Song Credits, where artists have chosen to disclose through their label or distributor
The feature, however, is optional as artists can still choose whether to disclose AI involvement in their song production. Source
Member Feature: Beatskip Music Group
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
AFEM Statement on Sexual Harassment in the Electronic Music Industry
We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.