Music Industry
Spotify's Q1 Performance: MAUs Increase, Ad Revenue Declines
The streaming giant reported first quarter revenue grew by 8%, meeting guidance, despite a 5% decline in ad-supported account revenue, as the total MAUs topped 760 million.
Michael Stipe Debuts New Solo Song on Colbert
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
BMG and Concord confirm merger, with Bertelsmann as majority-owner; Bob Valentine named CEO of combined company
The combined company will be owned approximately 67% by Bertelsmann, and 33% by affiliates of Great Mountain Partners, a long-time investor in Concord Source
Spotify added 10m users and 3m subscribers in Q1 2026
Spotify has published its latest quarterly financial results, revealing that it ended Q1 2026 with 761 million monthly active users. The post is from Music Ally.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness amid crackdown on AI deepfakes
The applications include recordings of Swift saying, 'Hey, it's Taylor,' and 'Hey, it's Taylor Swift,' as well as an image showing her holding a pink guitar on stage. Source
Spotify’s 10 Million New Monthly Users Drive Double-Digit Growth in Ad-Supported Revenue
The streaming giant reported first quarter revenue grew by 8%, meeting guidance, despite a 5% decline in ad-supported account revenue, as the total MAUs topped 760 million.
Publishing update: Market shares, Avex fund, Mothership, Chord…
What was the story of music publishing in 2025 as seen through the lens of market share? According to Music & Copyright’s annual research, it was another year of a widening gap between the top two publishers. But only a slight one. Sony Music Publishing’s share of the market grew from 25.2% to 25.9%
Michael Stipe Shares New Solo Song and Discusses Influences
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
HYBE’s Taeho Park on expanding the superfan market via ‘transmedia’ content – and why the firm’s NEB unit is its ‘future business frontier’
MBW's World Leaders series meets Taeho Park, who leads the NEXT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS (NEB) and Data Strategy Center units at Korean entertainment giant HYBE, the home of BTS Source
Taylor Swift seeks trademark for voice and image amid AI deepfake concerns
The mega-popstar has been the target of several AI deepfakes over the years
Watch Michael Stipe Debut New Solo Song
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
The mega-popstar has been the target of several AI deepfakes over the years
Unison's Approach to Digital Music Publishing Rights Management
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
AFEM to Engage in Activities at Miami Music Week 2026
As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.
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.
Navigating the Overwhelming Volume of Daily Music Releases
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
Michael Stipe Shares New Solo Track, Discusses R.E.M. Reunion on Colbert
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
What on earth is Fremmede Sprog and what has it got to do with the Rolling Stones?
Answers on a billboard...
AFEM to Participate in Miami Music Week Gatherings
As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.
AFEM Returns to International Music Summit Ibiza
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.