Music Industry
Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit from streaming app Musi over 2024 App Store removal
The court also ordered Musi's counsel, Winston & Strawn LLP, to pay Apple's attorneys' fees tied to the sanctions litigation. Source
Global recorded music revenues hit $31.7B in 2025, up 6.4% YoY; users of paid music subscriptions reach 837M
Figures released today (March 18) in IFPI's Global Music Report 2026 show that global recorded music revenues grew by 6.4% YoY Source
Bruno Mars signs global publishing administration deal with Avex Music Group
The agreement takes effect once Mars completes his existing arrangement with BMG/Warner Chappell. Source
🌅 Horizon Future Leaders - Cally Hamilton
This week, we caught up with Cally Hamilton, Sampling And Infringement Assistant at Universal Music Publishing Group.
Official Charts Company CEO Martin Talbot to Exit
Talbot successfully navigated the organization through an unprecedented period of transition.
Crackazat shares soul-drenched new single “Whatchu Say” & announces new album “Sun”
Crackazat promises to bring the funk to summer in 2026 Swedish-based producer and musician Crackazat is charting his most ambitious course yet.. After first sharing the deliciously groovy first single “Pick Me Up” last month, he’s now announcing his fourth album, Sun, set to drop May 15th on Freeran
Music and health: ‘Physicians may prescribe music in the same way they prescribe exercise’
A panel during the Take Action x SXSW summit this week in Austin, TX brought together artists, researchers, and execs. The post is from Music Ally.
Artists Navigating 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
Member Feature: 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 Statement on Sexual Harassment
We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.
AFEM LinkedIn Live: BELEM Lyric Translation
Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.
Labrinth Lashes Out at Music Industry
This is not the first time the singer & producer has aired grievances on the social media platform this week.
Labrinth Lashes Out at Music Industry in New Post: ‘Fake Ain’t a Good Business Plan’
This is not the first time the singer & producer has aired grievances on the social media platform this week.
AFEM Features Beatskip Music Group in Member Spotlight
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 to Host 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 and Downtown Partner for Women in Electronic Music Series
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
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 to Host LinkedIn Live on Lyric Translation
Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.
AFEM Highlights Women in Electronic Music
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.