Music Industry
BMG revenues fell in 2025 after selling ‘non-core’ live businesses
The 2025 annual report of BMG’s parent company Bertelsmann offers the latest insight into its music division’s financial performance. While BMG’s revenues fell in 2025, there are other positive metrics to report. The decline was 6.5%, with BMG posting €900m ($1.04bn at current exchange rates) of rev
Deezer has a customer for its AI-detection tech: EJI in Hungary
Deezer isn’t just using its in-house AI-music detection technology to announce scary updates on the ever-increasing scale of AI slop being uploaded to DSPs. The company wants to license the technology to other companies and organisations in the music industry: it’s one of the key products in its new
“Drive” By AENVR Is Out Now Across All Platforms
The debut release from AENVR, ‘Drive’ drops on Patrick Scuro’s label, Animarum Black; introducing the Techno-focused sound that defines AENVR’s next creative chapter, the single marks a statement of intent for the Producer and DJ: a clear indicator of the direction ahead and the sonic ideas he seeks
Snapchat launches AI clips format in Lens Studio
Snapchat has announced its launch of AI Clips in Lens Studio, which creators can use to design and publish AR and AI effects on Snapchat. AI Clips are a new AI-powered lens format – something that Snapchat says is like nothing else on the market right now. With Clips, Lens creators design a Lens, w
After Feeling Lost, Zhamira Regains Her Power in the Music Scene: ‘I Never Had a Plan B’
In honor of Women's History Month, meet Billboard's Latin Artist on the Rise for March.
China maxxing in 2026
China’s music market is a high-velocity landscape defined by a massive untapped rural reservoir, a thriving fan economy and a digital infrastructure that often outpaces the West. In our latest Country Profile, we dive into the key numbers and market insights. Recorded music revenue grew by 9.6% in
Suno adds ‘Voices’ with label-enabled future models in mind
One of the best ways to follow Suno’s changing attitudes towards the music industry is through snapshots of its CEO Mikey Shulman’s rhetoric when talking about rightsholders. When the three major labels sued Suno in 2024, his response statement attacked “the corporate record labels that filed this l
FKA twigs Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf Regarding NDA
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”
FKA Twigs Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”
AI-Powered Hardware Effects Pedals Emerge in Music Industry, Blurring Lines Between Innovation and Gimmickry
AI is making the jump from software to hardware with a plethora of smart effects pedals. Is it just another gimmick or will AI-based hardware finally legitimise the controversial technology?
Dias Ridge Comes Back to Magnetic Magazine Recordings for the Label’s 50th Release
Magnetic Magazine Recordings hits a real marker with its 50th release, and bringing Dias Ridge back for that spot feels right. Interstice / Balance lands on March 27, 2026, as MMR050, and it does a strong job of showing the kind of record this label has been building toward. Dias Ridge works inside
BTS Dominates ARIA Chart With New Release
BTS leads the ARIA Albums Chart, and claim the highest debut on the national singles tally.
BTS Blasts to No. 1 on ARIA Chart With ‘ARIRANG’
BTS leads the ARIA Albums Chart, and claim the highest debut on the national singles tally.
The Deals: Eartha Kitt Estate Partners With Primary Wave, UMG Expands Footprint in India & Thailand
Other recent music deals include Symphonic's acquisition of distribution and YouTube monetization platform Distro Nation and more.
Jason Aldean On New Album ‘Songs About Us’ Coming Out in April & Touring in the Summer | iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026
Jason Aldean caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026.
Kehlani Reflects on Solo Performance and New Fan Discoveries
Kehlani caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026.
Tinashe Discusses "No Broke Boys" Nomination and Upcoming Tour
Tinashe caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026.
Ella Langley Celebrates "Choosin' Texas" Reaching No. 1 on Hot 100
Ella Langley caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026.
Ella Langley Feels Grateful For “Choosin’ Texas” Hitting No. 1 On Hot 100, Shares Why She Thinks It Resonates With Fans | iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026
Ella Langley caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026.
Tinashe Talks Her Nomination For “No Broke Boys” & Her Plans For Upcoming Tour | iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026
Tinashe caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026.