Music Industry
Decline in explicit songs on Spotify charts
Some new statistical analysis has spotlighted a rapid decrease in the number of popular tracks that feature explicit lyrics. When did we all get so uptight?
Tame Impala & JENNIE’s ‘Dracula’ Is a Chart-Topping Pop Airplay Hit
A decade ago, Kevin Parker of Tame Impala was a psych-rock critics' darling. This week, he has the most-played pop radio hit in the country.
Five Burning Questions About Tame Impala & JENNIE’s ‘Dracula’ Being a Chart-Topping Pop Airplay Hit
A decade ago, Kevin Parker of Tame Impala was a psych-rock critics' darling. This week, he has the most-played pop radio hit in the country.
Nick Niclassen On Remix Culture, Deadlines, And Finding His Artist Identity
Nick Niclassen’s (@nickniclassen_) remix of Fejká’s “Azur,” which was recently released alongside industry legends like Max Cooper and Chris Luno, works so well because it came from a pretty authentic place, even from its earliest sketches. Fejká had already bee
Joe Murphy, UK Chart Pioneer from Koopa, Dies at 46
The singer and bassist disrupted the music industry in 2007 as part of the Essex pop-punk band
Jermaine Dupri Accuses Sony Music of $18M Royalty Underpayment
The veteran hip-hop producer says Sony used “contemptuous accounting practices” to underpay him and his record label millions in royalties.
Taylor Swift's 50 Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits
From "Tim McGraw" to "Anti-Hero" and more, these are the pop superstar's biggest chart hits.
Taylor Swift’s 50 Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits
From "Tim McGraw" to "Anti-Hero" and more, these are the pop superstar's biggest chart hits.
Joe Murphy of Koopa – who made UK chart history – dies aged 46
The singer and bassist disrupted the music industry in 2007 as part of the Essex pop-punk band
How It Was Made: Fluke – Atom Bomb (The Second Bite) (Surface Records / !K7)
Fluke helped define an era of British electronic music, and The Second Bite finds the group revisiting that catalog after regaining control of their recordings. Rather than simple remasters, these are rebuilt versions created from the ground up, bringing decades of production experience back to trac
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music for $18M in Unpaid Royalties on Mariah Carey & Usher Albums
The veteran hip-hop producer says Sony used “contemptuous accounting practices” to underpay him and his record label millions in royalties.
Suno hires ex-Atlantic Records and YouTube veterans in senior roles
Suno on music biz hiring spree as AI firm taps former YouTube and Atlantic Records execs to lead business development and artist marketing Source
Billboard Videos to Appear on Netflix
Tuesday's announcement includes Billboard's "24 Hours With" series & more fan-favorite videos.
Taylor Swift's Wedding Features Surprise Performances
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about everything we know about what went down in Madison Square Garden.
Clave Especial Discusses Heritage in Billboard Feature
This is partner content. Música mexicana breakout stars Clave Especial explore their relationship with their Mexican heritage through music, celebration and more in an intimate interview, presented by
Raffaella Braun promoted to Co-President of Triple Tigers Records
Braun succeeds Kevin Herring, who stepped down as Co-President on July 6, after more than four decades in the music industry, Source
Taylor Swift’s Wedding Doubles as a Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert From Paul McCartney & Stevie Nicks
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about everything we know about what went down in Madison Square Garden.
Danish indie label behind Scatman John sues Moncho Chavea and Morad for alleged copyright infringement over ‘Se Fue’
Complaint alleges that the sound recording and musical composition of Scatman (ski-ba-bop-ba-dop-bop) was used without authorization Source
Only a jury can decide reggaeton ‘dembow’ copyright case targeting Bad Bunny, Karol G and 150+ artists, judge rules
The defendants include Pitbull, Drake, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber, and units of the three major music companies. Source
Jennifer Hudson, Patti LaBelle & Boyz II Men to Lead MLB All-Star Game Entertainment
The Midsummer Classic will take place in Philly.