Music Industry
Unison: The Digital-First Music Publishing Platform
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
Unison's David Serras Pereira on 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
Pro Techno Producers Share Track Creation Secrets
We delve into our In The Studio archive to compile the techno secrets behind releases on esteemed labels including Drumcode, Cocoon, Dekmantel, Second State and more
Violet Grohl on "Nepo Baby" Label: "It's Whatever"
She has urged critics to "come listen to my music and then you can decide for yourself if I’m worthy of this career or not"
"Record everything all the time – and keep it all": 8 pro techno producers explain how they create their tracks
We delve into our In The Studio archive to compile the techno secrets behind releases on esteemed labels including Drumcode, Cocoon, Dekmantel, Second State and more
Japan launches So-Fu Music scheme for artists and managers
Over the past year we’ve been picking up on a growing number of initiatives and partnerships aiming to bolster the international growth of music and artists from Japan. The latest comes from the country’s government, and it’s called So-Fu Music. Launched by the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade a
StubHub to pay $10m to settle FTC charges over deceptive fees
Secondary-ticketing firm StubHub has settled charges brought against it by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for “deceptively advertising ticket prices on its website” without clearly disclosing the additional fees buyers would pay. The settlement involves a $10m payment by StubHub, which the FT
Spotify adds features to easily turn off its video content
Spotify has pivoted energetically towards video in recent years, particularly in its podcasts business. But the company appears to have now recognised that not every user is as enthusiastic about the shift. Its latest features make it easier to turn video off within its app – both for individual use
Udio signs its latest AI-music licensing deal – with Kobalt
AI-music startup Udio is forging ahead with the deals required to launch its new model later this year. UMG, WMG and Merlin are already on board, and now they have been joined by Kobalt. Naturally, terms of the deal have not been made public, although the announcement did reiterate some of Udio’s pl
Sustainability in the Electronic Music Industry
The language of sustainability is now firmly embedded in conversations across the music industry, but what do these terms actually mean in practice?
Artist Strategies for the UGC Landscape
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: A Multi-Imprint Platform for Music Careers
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
Unison: An Independent Publishing Rights Management Platform
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
Blackstar AirWire i58 Guitar Wireless System Review
The affordable British brand enters the wireless market with an anti-intereference trick up its sleeve
Nick Lachey Says Label Gave 98 Degrees an ‘Age of Consent’ Guide For Each State On First Tour
"Unfortunately, there were people out there looking to tear your down," the singer says in the new doc series "Boy Band Confidential."
Latin music’s US wholesale revenues topped $1bn in 2025
Latin music’s long-term surge in the US continues. Labels body the RIAA has published its latest report on Latin’s revenues there, revealing that in 2025 they topped $1bn in wholesale value for the first time. It was the tenth consecutive year of growth for Latin music’s recorded revenues in the US,
Secretly Distribution Expands with Acquisition of Data Firms
Babel Ops was founded in 2020 by Erik Gilbert and Greg Delaney, who previously co-founded Entertainment Intelligence in 2014. Source
AFEM Finance Summit Addresses Global Music Business Challenges
Bringing together leading experts to unpack the practical realities of working across borders.
Sustainability in the Electronic Music Industry
The language of sustainability is now firmly embedded in conversations across the music industry, but what do these terms actually mean in practice?
Navigating UGC Platforms: Insights 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