Music Industry
Ultra Music Festival Faces Noise Lawsuit from Miami Residents
Local residents say the electronic dance music event turns their neighborhood into "an inescapable warzone of low-frequency bass."
Kaleena Zanders Named Billboard's Up-and-Coming Dance Artist of April 2026
The artist's debut album, Anything Goes, is out May 15.
Kaleena Zanders Is Billboard’s Up-and-Coming Dance Artist of the Month for April 2026
The artist's debut album, Anything Goes, is out May 15.
Ultra Music Festival Hit With Noise Lawsuit From Angry Miami Neighbors: ‘Psychological Torture’
Local residents say the electronic dance music event turns their neighborhood into "an inescapable warzone of low-frequency bass."
TikTok says ‘Add to Music App’ has sparked 6bn track saves in last year
‘Add to Music App’ is a big deal for TikTok. It’s the feature that enables its users to save a song they discover on TikTok to playlists. The post is from Music Ally.
Alok Steps Into Hellbent With ‘My Own Thang’ EP
Alok’s arrival on Hellbent Records with the ‘My Own Thang’ EP signals a clear adjustment in direction. Known for large-scale releases and wide global reach, he steps into a more focused club framework here, aligning with a label that has built its identity around direct, DJ-ready material. The resul
Stop dragging feet over ticket touting ban, UK music industry tells PM Keir Starmer
The UK government announced plans to ban for-profit ticket touting last November, but are yet to implement that plan, and it’s looking unlikely a Ticketing Bill will be included in next month’s King’s Speech. The music industry says these delays are costing British music fans millions of pounds
SOSA Doubles Down With “The Connection” on Disorder Records
SOSA is in a stretch right now where each release feels like a continuation rather than a reset, and “The Connection” fits directly into that pattern. Landing on Disorder Records, the track builds on the same direction that has kept him active across sets and charts over the past few months, with a
‘Playback’ producer Second Rodeo talks music and micro-dramas: ‘A natural fit’
Music Ally has been interested in micro-dramas since seeing a conference talk last October about the format being a $7bn business in China. The post is from Music Ally.
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
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