Music Industry
World Cup spikes Shakira catalogue’s Spotify streams by 21.6%
Shakira is also doing well from the tournament, with her Burna Boy collaboration ‘Dai Dai’ another key track. It’s just her latest official World Cup tie-in following ‘Waka Waka’ in 2010 and ‘La La La’ in 2014.
Daddy Yankee & Shenseea Score No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart With ‘Echo (FIFA World Cup 2026)’
The song becomes the second 2026 World Cup song to reach No. 1 on a Billboard ranking.
WMG expands ADA including rebrands of African and MENA distros
Warner Music Group’s distribution and label-services division ADA is getting a significant expansion across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Suno expands music team with former Atlantic and YouTube execs
Suno may still be locked in litigation with two major labels, but it continues to expand its music team, ahead of its planned launch of a new, licensed AI-music model later this year. Former Atlantic Records marketing executive Grace James has joined as VP and head of artist marketing and editorial,
Primary Wave Acquires Kobalt, Forms $7B Music Company
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
Primary Wave Acquires Kobalt, Forms $7 Billion Indie Powerhouse
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
A2IM names Exceleration Music’s Glen Barros as Chair, elects new board members for 2026-2027
The US trade group elected four new board members, including executives from Bayonet Records, Sub Pop, Better Noise Music and EMPIRE. Source
Primary Wave Closes Kobalt Acquisition, Creating a $7B Indie Powerhouse
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
"Lately I have felt so disconnected from everything. I have felt in pain a lot and I don't know why": Artists and fans shower Yungblud with love after emotional response to "industry plant" accusations
Thousands of supporters and musicians have responded to a heartfelt speech in which the Doncaster artist opened up about his mental health struggles
Primary Wave Closes Kobalt Acquisition, Creating a $7B Indie Powerhouse
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def sues Sony Music for $18m over alleged unpaid royalties on Kris Kross, Xscape, Mariah Carey and Usher records
The complaint alleges Sony never reported producer or override royalties on Kris Kross's first two albums until 2023. Source
Primary Wave Acquires Kobalt, Forming $7B Indie Music Company
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
Primary Wave Closes Kobalt Acquisition, Creating a $7B Indie Powerhouse
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
ValuePunks offers free catalogue valuations to artists and indie labels
Swedish tech company Tribe Music Group has launched a catalogue-valuation tool called ValuePunks, which is free to artists and indie labels. The post is from Music Ally.
Primary Wave Closes Kobalt Acquisition, Creating a $7B Indie Powerhouse
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
Primary Wave Acquires Kobalt
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
NewJeans Members and HYBE Face Lawsuit Claiming ‘ETA’ Stole Instrumentals From Earlier Track
A publishing company alleges the horns and drums on the hit 2023 song are “virtually identical” to parts of a nearly 20-year-old dance track.
Primary Wave Closes Kobalt Acquisition, Creating a $7B Indie Powerhouse
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
Primary Wave Closes Kobalt Acquisition, Creating a $7B Indie Powerhouse
The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.
Taylor Swift Dominates Billboard Chart Records
From Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl, here’s a look at every record Swift holds on Billboard's premier song and album charts.