Music Industry
Suno’s licensing talks with major labels in limbo with ‘no path forward’ (Report)
Talks with UMG and Warner Music have seen little progress, while Suno hasn't been able to reach a deal with Sony Music, according to the Financial Times. Source
Latin Music Hits Historic $1 Billion Wholesale Revenue in U.S. in 2025, Outpaces Overall Market Growth
According to the RIAA's year-end report, Latin music claimed 8.8% of U.S. market share.
Member Spotlight: Beatskip Music Group
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
AFEM Addresses Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music
We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.
AFEM Presents LinkedIn Live on BELEM Lyric Translation
Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.
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 Announces IMS Ibiza 2024 Program
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.
Chiquis to Host Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026: ‘I’m Always Doing My Best to Uplift & Empower Women’
The two-hour event will broadcast live on Telemundo on April 23.
Virgin Music Group Partners with Suede Records
VMG to provide global distribution and marketing as Suede focuses on long-term artist development. Source
Joey Fatone onNSYNC Reunion Possibilities
Not for nothing, but 2027 will mark three decades since the release of the band's self-titled debut album.
Jacob Hackworth's MCA Debut: "What Took You So Long"
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind Jacob Hackworth's "What Took You So Long."
After Universal, Warner, and Merlin deals, now Udio inks licensing agreement with Kobalt
The deal marks Kobalt’s second AI music platform partnership, following its 2025 licensing agreement with ElevenLabs. Source
Jacob Hackworth Gets a ‘Long’ Look With His MCA Debut: ‘There Was Something in the Room That Day’
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind Jacob Hackworth's "What Took You So Long."
Joey Fatone Waves Bye, Bye, Bye to Possible 30th Anniversary *NSYNC Reunion … For Now: ‘I Don’t Think Everybody Else Is Ready Yet’
Not for nothing, but 2027 will mark three decades since the release of the band's self-titled debut album.
Key Production unwraps its latest physical-music formats
Physical-music and packaging manufacturer Key Production has detailed its latest two formats for the European market this week. One of them is ‘Injection Moulded Records’ – vinyl that replaces PVC with the more-sustainable PET (polyethene terephthalate) to cut energy consumption and carbon-dioxide e
Socan reveals its collections hit a record $587m in 2025
Canadian collecting society Socan has published its financial results for 2025, revealing that its collections grew 5% year-on-year to $587m – a record for the organisation. However, that growth wasn’t quite reflected in Socan’s royalty distributions to its members. They were down slightly (“in esse
AFEM x Downtown: Artist Strategies for UGC Platforms
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 Features Beatskip Music Group
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
AFEM Addresses Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music Industry
We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.
AFEM Announces LinkedIn Live Session on BELEM Lyric Translation
Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.