Music Industry
Watch Michael Stipe Perform a New Song From His Debut Solo Album
Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk
New Kids on the Block Announce Final Las Vegas Shows
"We have the greatest fans ever, and this run of shows gives us one more chance to celebrate with them," Donnie Wahlberg tells Billboard exclusively.
New Kids on the Block Las Vegas Residency Getting ‘Remixed’ for Final 16 Shows With All-New Setlist, Wardrobe & More
"We have the greatest fans ever, and this run of shows gives us one more chance to celebrate with them," Donnie Wahlberg tells Billboard exclusively.
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 every day
Merlin’s ‘Engage’ mentorship program returns for fourth year
‘Engage’ is indie licensing agency Merlin’s annual mentorship program for female executives in the music industry. It is returning for its fourth year this month with its largest cohort yet. That means 18 pairings of mentors and mentees across 21 cities around the world – including mentees from Aust
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s all-time streaming charts
Spotify launched in its first countries 20 years ago. To celebrate, the company has been mining its data to identify the most-streamed artists, albums and tracks from that first two decades. There are no big shocks. Taylor Swift is the most-streamed artist in Spotify’s history ahead of Bad Bunny, Dr
Artist Guidance for UGC Platforms by AFEM and Downtown
Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) distills five key lessons of his Platforms & Performance series, outlining how artists and teams can protect rights, build visibility, and grow sustain
AFEM 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 at 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.
Olivia Rodrigo wants fans to “drop dead”
…Or sing along to her new single “drop dead”, that is. In partnership with the pop star’s label Interscope Records, TikTok is hosting karaoke events in 24 cities around the world, which fans can enter for a chance to attend through a dedicated in-app hub on the platform. Fans can also join Olivia’s
Gems in Japan
This week’s Music Ally Country Profile is on Japan, a country which has continued to see revenues climb in 2025 as the second largest domestic recorded music market worldwide. “This growth is dual-engine in nature, with digital revenues up 7% and physical revenues up 12%,” president of Warner Music
Aura readings are the new experiential marketing trend
There’s a new experiential marketing trend on the rise for brand activations that could provide some serious inspo for fan events. According to Event Marketer, brands like Simply Pop and T-Mobile have tapped into the trend of aura reading – where attendees have their energy captured, visualised, an
Circoloco India cancelled less than 24 hours before its scheduled debut in Mumbai
If 2025 was the year of recognition for India’s live music industry—when the world was alerted to the immense potential of the country’s ‘concert economy’—then 2026 is turning out to […] The post is from Music Ally.
Thomann to Host Live Music Trade Fair in May
Live Days runs from May 11 to 30 at their Treppendorf campus
Royalties London talent academy seeks emerging creatives
The latest initiative aimed at young creatives is Royalties London, although it has a long history behind it. The post is from Music Ally.
“An inspiring meeting point for professionals, creators, and tech enthusiasts alike”: Thomann are holding a special live music trade fair in May
Live Days runs from May 11 to 30 at their Treppendorf campus
Liam Gallagher Hints at Oasis 2027 European Tour
The band have been teasing a potential return to the stage since wrapping up their reunion tour last November
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drop Dead’ Debuts at No. 1 on ARIA Chart
The U.S. pop star now boasts a fourth No. 1 single in Australia after “Drivers Licence” (six weeks in 2021), “Good 4 U” (five weeks in 2021) and “Vampire” was (one week in 2023)
Oasis 2027 European tour grows more likely as Liam Gallagher tells Italian fans they will “without a doubt, 100 per cent” play Rome next year
The band have been teasing a potential return to the stage since wrapping up their reunion tour last November
Kehlani's Self-Titled Album Ranked
Billboard ranks every song off Kehlani's highly anticipated fifth studio album.