Music Industry
Mariah Carey Achieves First Gospel Chart No. 1
Carey has collected an impressive haul of hits from Here for It All. Gamma.’s head of promotion gives background on her latest.
Stefflon Don Sells Pre-2024 Music Catalog to HarbourView
The deal includes such tracks as "16 Shots," "Hurtin' Me," "Boasty," "Senseless" and "Can't Let You Go."
Ask Billboard: Praise for Mariah Carey’s First Gospel Chart No. 1
Carey has collected an impressive haul of hits from Here for It All. Gamma.’s head of promotion gives background on her latest.
“People are rejecting the algorithm. They want to think and feel. They don’t want to be fed things”: Geese’s record label dismisses the suggestion that their success was contrived amid 'psyop' drama
“The way that they caught fire and caught people’s ears honestly gives me hope for the musical era that we’re in”
Video is ‘changing the picture’ for the $9.2bn podcast economy
Consultancy firm Owl & Co has been crunching numbers from the global podcasts market for its latest report, estimating that revenues grew by 23% to $9.2bn in 2025. $5.3bn of that comes from direct advertising and $1.4bn from programmatic ads, according to the company’s analysis. Consumer revenues –
Peanuts music rightsholder launches four infringement lawsuits
As Charlie Brown might say: good grief! The music from the Peanuts TV shows and films is at the centre of four new lawsuits filed by its rightsholder Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP). The company oversees the compositions and arrangements of jazz artist Vince Guaraldi, which were so intrinsic t
Music industry welcomes revised NO FAKES Act, but Spotify says “still work to do”
A new version of the NO FAKES Act, which will help performers and creators protect their voice and likeness in the context of AI, has been introduced in Washington. Spotify, which previously expressed concerns about the act, says the latest draft is an improvement, but there’s “still work to do”
Beatport saw surge in subscriptions from Latin America in 2025
Beatport’s business is growing rapidly in Latin America. The electronic-music service saw its user registrations in the region grow by 25% in 2025, and its paying subscriptions increase by 41%. The stats were revealed in Beatport’s announcement that ‘Latin Electronic’ is now a standalone category on
"It’s mad, the splits now - the major labels own your masters. They want 88% and that's standard across the board. So every act who signs to a major is not making money": We talk the modern music industry with Dea Matrona
Dea Matrona tell us how they’ve managed to gain success whilst maintaining their fiercely DIY ideals in today's competitive industry
Snoopy game developer and US government hit with copyright lawsuits by ‘Peanuts’ music publisher
The company behind the classic ‘Peanuts’ TV specials has filed four lawsuits over the unlicensed use of music that appears in those programmes, the distinct compositions of Vince Guaraldi. Among those sued is the maker of a Snoopy video game and the US government’s Department Of The Interior
Owner of Peanuts music catalog files four copyright lawsuits targeting video game publisher, social media posts, and the US government
Lee Mendelson Film Productions says the lawsuits are intended to halt a pattern of unauthorized commercial use of Vince Guaraldi's compositions. Source
Spanish society SGAE distributed $406M to over 97,000 members in 2025 as revenue hits record high
The number of beneficiaries receiving income rose 16.5% YoY to reach 97,415 authors and composers. Source
Eddy D’Amato’s Expanding Vision for Techno and the Future of MODVL
Eddy D’Amato continues to pick up pace in his musical journey. With frequent releases and work for his label, MODVL, he continues to gather momentum, remaining unfaltering in his dedication and energy. Hailing from Italy, he seeks to move beyond the local circuit with releases that resonate on a glo
Micro-Growth Patterns: Analyzing the Ozcillex Artist Surge
French producer adrien sees an 18% rise in Spotify engagement, signaling a focused moment for the Ozcillex label and a shifting metric in niche electronic circles.
Metric Acceleration in the German Electronic Market: The Rise of Absolutely
German artist Absolutely has experienced a significant 27% surge in Spotify followers, signaling a notable shift in audience engagement and market momentum.
SPFDJ Records Significant Growth Spike in Streaming Engagement Metrics
A 25% surge in Spotify followers for SPFDJ indicates a significant moment of audience acquisition, signaling a shift from niche interest to emerging market momentum.
Wixen doubles damages demand to $102M in expanded copyright lawsuit against Meta
Wixen says it believes the total number of infringed works to be "well over one thousand." Source
The Hello Group India onboards Abhijit Vaghani to its management roster
Abhijit Vaghani is an artist whose name is not that well-known outside of Indian music industry circles but the music composer and producer has a vast discography that spans over […] The post is from Music Ally.
‘Coke Studio Pakistan’ team spotlight rising local talent on new series ‘Humnava’
Fans of Coke Studio Pakistan awaiting the sixteenth season of the music video series, which is scheduled to release at some point this year, have got a new offering from […] The post is from Music Ally.
Warner Chappell Music signs publishing deal with Indian composer Anurag Saikia
In August 2025, after Australian multi-service music company Unified Music Group and Indian booking and talent coordination agency 7Entertainment formed the joint venture Uni7ied “to bring India’s music to the […] The post is from Music Ally.