Music Industry
Ninja Tune acquired by US music company Concord
The takeover includes the label’s publishing arm and its roster of songwriters, producers and composers
Government urges industry and Live Nation to “step up to help the next generation of talent” and pay into ticket levy
Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray has said more needs to be done towards the game-changing arena and stadium levy, or else they'll be forced to take action and make it mandatory – with a June deadline fast approaching The post Government urges industry and Live Nation to “step up to help the n
U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Hit $11.5B in 2025, Driven by Paid Subscriptions and Vinyl Sales
Paid subscription revenue hit $6.38 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year, while vinyl revenue topped $1 billion.
Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Over Fugees Tour Cancellation
The lawsuit accused Hill of “misrepresent[ing] critical financial information” as part of a “veiled and devious attempt to make a big score for herself"
The Digital Paradox: How Music Streaming Saved the Industry but Stifled the Artist (Guest Column)
Though streaming has stabilized the industry, niche artists have lost out in the "winner-take-all," volume-based utility it has created.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Into Oblivion, The Cure, and the Breakdown of the Social Contract: Podcast
The frontman talks about the darkness behind the metal icons' 10th album Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Into Oblivion, The Cure, and the Breakdown of the Social Contract: Podcast Kyle Meredith
New Zealanders will soon be able to edit their Spotify taste profiles
One of Spotify’s first moves under its new co-CEOs is to claim that it will be giving its subscribers more agency over its algorithms. The post is from Music Ally.
US recorded-music market grew by 3.1% last year to $11.54bn
US labels body the RIAA has published its annual revenues report, covering the country’s recorded-music market. The post is from Music Ally.
U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Hit $11.5B in 2025 Amid Solid Growth in Paid Subscriptions, Vinyl: RIAA
Paid subscription revenue hit $6.38 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year, while vinyl revenue topped $1 billion.
Good Boy Records reveals rev-share model for James Blake album
Musician James Blake talked regularly about his plans for post-major life last year, as he put together a team of partner-companies. The post is from Music Ally.
Pras Michel Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Dismissed
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin
Dapper Live gets orchestral – and sets a world record in the process
Pub-quiz moment: do you know that the record is for the number of musicians playing in an orchestra for an afrobeats concert? The post is from Music Ally.
Report: US administration to get $10bn fee for TikTok US sale
The long-mooted deal putting TikTok US in the majority control of US and non-Chinese investors was finally sealed earlier this year. The post is from Music Ally.
Reports: 2025 was ‘a good year for the recorded music business’
Industry-watchers Midia Research and MusicWatch have been revealing their latest data on the health of the music business. The post is from Music Ally.
Pras Michel drops lawsuit against Lauryn Hill
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin
‘The Man For Me’ isn’t really Taylor Swift’s new music video
A news headline caught our attention this morning: ‘Taylor Swift News: AI-Generated ‘The Man For Me’ Music Video Sparks Fan Excitement’. The post is from Music Ally.
USC Annenberg Inclusion report: ‘Women’s place in this business is shrinking’
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has published its latest ‘Inclusion in the Recording Studio’ study and it includes some concerns. The post is from Music Ally.
Too Lost strikes nine-figure investment round, led by GoldState and TA Associates
Too Lost will use funds to expand tech, invest in artist advances, and execute catalog acquisitions Source
Indie Distribution Company Too Lost Raises Investment From TA Associates, Goldstate
The tech and artist services platform will use the funding to fuel global expansion and provide artist advances, CEO Gregory Hirschhorn says.
Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Regarding Fugees Tour
Michel had accused Hill of fraudulent actions that led the group to cancel a 2023 reunion tour days before it was set to begin