Music Industry
Udio Partners with Kobalt for AI Music Licensing Following Major Deals
The deal marks Kobalt’s second AI music platform partnership, following its 2025 licensing agreement with ElevenLabs. Source
Reason 14 Beta Launched by Reason Studios Following LANDR Acquisition
Reason 14 marks the first major update to the software since Reason Studios was acquired by AI music company LANDR in January
Edgehill Scores First Billboard No. 1 as ‘Doubletake’ Tops Alternative Airplay
The band reigns with its first entry overall.
Paul McCartney's Enduring Presence on Adult Contemporary Chart
He first appeared on the chart with The Beatles in the ‘60s.
Blessd Releases 'El Mejor Hombre del Mundo' Album
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Blessd’s ‘El Mejor Hombre del Mundo’ Album & More Best New Music Latin
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Paul McCartney Extends His History on Adult Contemporary Chart With ‘Days We Left Behind’
He first appeared on the chart with The Beatles in the ‘60s.
Dermot Kennedy’s Chart Dominance Continues
The Irish musician has hit the top spot with all three of his studio albums to date.
Baltazar Launches AI Platform for Music Asset Valuation
Built by Chapter Two and now partnered with Shot Tower Capital, Baltazar has ingested $2 billion worth of music statements to aid in royalty valuation and more.
Inside Baltazar, the New AI-Powered Music Valuation Platform: ‘Bloomberg Terminal for Music Assets’
Built by Chapter Two and now partnered with Shot Tower Capital, Baltazar has ingested $2 billion worth of music statements to aid in royalty valuation and more.
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ Rules U.K. Singles Chart for Seventh Week
The track is trailed by releases by Bella Kay, Tame Impala and Zara Larsson.
Dermot Kennedy Makes History on U.K. Albums Chart With His Third No. 1
The Irish musician has hit the top spot with all three of his studio albums to date.
"Danelectro’s finishing falls noticeably short of what the market now expects at this level": Danelectro Dan O. Cool 12 String
Plenty of Dano charm in the tone department, it's just a pity about the build
Luke Combs Checks Into No. 1 on Country Airplay Chart With ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’
The song becomes his milestone 20th leader.
Josiah Queen's ‘Demons’ Tops March Gabb Music Chart
The song becomes his first ruler on the Gabb Music-specific tally.
Josiah Queen’s ‘Demons’ Dominates Top Gabb Music Songs Chart for March
The song becomes his first ruler on the Gabb Music-specific tally.
Peermusic signs songwriter Eyelar, forms writer development joint venture with 2-Tone Entertainment
Deal includes future works, select back-catalog administration, and a JV with 2-Tone to sign and develop new songwriting talent. Source
Predictions for Karol G at Coachella 2026 | Billboard News
Karol G is gearing up to make history as the first Latina to headline Coachella. Who do you think she would invite on stage? Becky G, Marco Antonio Solís, or Shakira? Share your predictions in the comments! Sigal Ratner-Arias: This Sunday, Karol G is going to make history as the first Latina woman t
Navigating the UGC Landscape for Artists
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
Beatskip Music Group: An Independent Multi-Imprint Platform
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual