Music Industry
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.
Levin Liam announces independent electronic album PECH
Levin Liam is set to release a single-track electronic album titled PECH on April 24, 2026, via independent distribution.
Kacey Musgraves announces independent electronic album Middle of Nowhere
Kacey Musgraves is set to release a single-track electronic album titled Middle of Nowhere on May 1, 2026, via an independent label.
YouTube to Offer AI Music Alternatives for Content ID Issues
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
US Government Adds AI Concerns to Piracy Report, Music Industry Approves
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
Zara Larsson confirms independent electronic album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip
Zara Larsson will release her one-track electronic album Midnight Sun: Girls Trip on May 1, 2026, through an independent label.
AFEM Announces Plans for 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.
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
AFEM Podcast Explores Building Live Electronic Music 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
Meghan Trainor announces independent electronic album Toy With Me
Meghan Trainor is set to release a new electronic album titled Toy With Me on April 24, 2026, via an independent label.
YouTube Feature Allows Creators to Replace Content ID Tracks with AI Music
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 Applauds Inclusion of AI 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
Jieun Kim Appointed President of Warner Music Korea
Exec to lead the company’s operations and strategic expansion within the world’s seventh-largest recorded music market Source
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 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
AFEM Podcast Explores Transition from DJ Set to Live Show
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
AFEM announces participation 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.
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 podcast discusses evolving DJ sets into 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
Jieun Kim promoted to President of Warner Music Korea
Exec to lead the company’s operations and strategic expansion within the world’s seventh-largest recorded music market Source