Music Industry
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.
Philanthropic Synergy: The Digital Surge of War Child Records
War Child Records sees a 19% spike in Spotify followers, signaling a growing intersection between UK-based label curation and sustained digital engagement.
Metric Momentum: The Rise of adrien within the Ozcillex Ecosystem
French artist adrien has seen an 18% spike in Spotify followers, signaling a concentrated growth phase for the Ozcillex label and a rising interest in emerging regional talent.
“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
AFEM Activities at IMS Ibiza 2026
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
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
AFEM to Participate in International Music Summit Ibiza 2026
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
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
Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’ Returns to No. 1 on ARIA Chart
Mel C is the most successful of the Spice Girls as a solo artist on the ARIA Charts, as "Sweat" debuts at No. 5.