Music Industry
Papa Roach Extends Chart-Topping Streak on Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
The band scores its sixth No. 1 in a row, extending its longest chart-topping streak.
Behind the Artist: Yungblud manager Tommas Arnby on building rock’s future
“I started my management company upstairs on the fifth floor,” Yungblud’s manager Tommas Arnby told Music Ally from the artist’s new brick and mortar shop, Beautifully Romanticised Accidentally Traumatized (B.r.a.t.) on Denmark Street in London. “There were two desks and a bunch of mice.” Tommas Arn
More Than a Quarter-Century In, Papa Roach Is Bigger Than Ever on Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
The band scores its sixth No. 1 in a row, extending its longest chart-topping streak.
Madonna, George Strait, BTS & More: Here Are the Members of the 40 No. 1s Club
A rundown of acts with at least 40 No. 1s on individual Billboard charts, led by Madonna’s 50 dance dominators.
Steve Rachmad celebrates 45 years in electronic music with first album in two decades
The Dutch techno legend has also announced a world tour and plans to release his full back catalogue on Bandcamp
Music and AI: ‘There is a really big opportunity here – if we get it right’
The IFPI launched its latest Global Music Report this morning in London, and AI was a key topic during the panel of label executives. The post is from Music Ally.
UK Government's AI Stance Elicits Cautious Response from Music Industry
The "worst possible outcome" has been avoided, but there's still some distance to go in protecting artists' "voice, likeness and identity", say campaigners The post UK music industry responds to new g
Mark Cuban Discusses Challenges and Opportunities in the Music Industry
Mark Cuban joined Billboard On The Record for the first-ever live taping of the podcast at SXSW to share his take on the music industry — and why breaking through as an artist has never been harder. S
Norah Jones to Receive Special Honor at 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Warner Records will be recognized as the 2026 label honoree.
Bandcamp Physical Sales Now Impacting UK Charts
The change could have a big impact on independent artists in niche genres, where chart positions are often decided by small sales margins
James Blake Discusses Unpaid Producer Work in Music Industry
He described music as an “unusual industry for sure in terms of the way things are re-enumerated”
Luke Alessi Launches Coffee Cola Record Label
“Launching this record label is something I’ve been dreaming of for years”
IFPI Global Report 2026: Recorded Music Revenues Surpass $30 Billion Mark For First Time
The total figure is the highest mark since 1999, not counting for inflation, while the number of paid streaming service users continues to rise.
Global recorded-music revenues grew 6.4% in 2025 to $31.7bn
Global labels body the IFPI has published its annual ‘Global Music Report’, which sets out the revenues earned by the recorded-music industry in 2025. The post is from Music Ally.
UK music industry responds to new government action preventing AI firms from using work without permission – but more needs to be done
The "worst possible outcome" has been avoided, but there's still some distance to go in protecting artists' "voice, likeness and identity", say campaigners The post UK music industry responds to new government action preventing AI firms from using work without permission – but more needs to be done
Apple wins legal battle with Musi after judge rules music app’s lawsuit was “not the paradigm of candor”
Apple has won its legal battle with music app Musi, which sources its music from YouTube rather than having deals with record labels. A judge ruled that Apple was within its rights to axe Musi from its App Store, and also sanctioned Musi’s lawyers for making false claims in their amended lawsuit
SoundExchange boss says all EU countries must change copyright rules so European radio royalties flow to American performers
Ireland last week changed its copyright laws so that radio royalties can now flow to American performers when their music is played on Irish radio. SoundExchange has celebrated the change, caused by an EU court ruling, but some European industry groups say the European Commission should intervene
Martin Talbot Departs Official Charts Company
Talbot successfully navigated the organization through an unprecedented period of transition.
Norah Jones to Receive Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award & Perform at 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Warner Records will be recognized as the 2026 label honoree.
Mark Cuban on Why Music Is ‘The Worst Industry Ever’ (And How Artists Can Still Win) | Billboard On The Record
Mark Cuban joined Billboard On The Record for the first-ever live taping of the podcast at SXSW to share his take on the music industry — and why breaking through as an artist has never been harder. Speaking from his perspective as an investor, Cuban explains how the industry has shifted, with music