Music Industry
Bebe Rexha & Faithless’ ‘New Religion’ Hits No. 1 on WARM Global Dance Radio Chart
The chart ranks the top dance tracks worldwide, based on monitored airplay across 200-plus dance stations in more than 30 countries.
Saweetie & Jason Derulo Sued for Backing Out of Japan’s Afro Jam Fest — But Still Keeping Advances
The two artists are facing separate lawsuits over their scrapped slots at the Japanese Afrobeats festival last summer.
Japan’s Avex sees music segment revenues grow 6.8% YoY to $810M in latest fiscal year
Live entertainment was the primary growth driver, supported by arena-scale touring activity and expanding international fan engagement. Source
Sony Music Publishing UK signs songwriter and producer MNEK to global deal
The deal covers future works written by the London and LA-based hitmaker Source
Olivia Rodrigo's New Single
The track will follow Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "Drop Dead."
Artist Record Deals
Other artist deals this week: Astrid S, Adore, CMAT, Young Franco, This Is Lorelei, Arcy Drive, Solon Holt and more.
SEGA SOUND TEAM's Role in Game Music
Billboard JAPAN talked to Tomoya Ohtani, who leads SEGA SOUND TEAM, and to Ryo Kinoshita and Go Iwasaki, responsible for music licensing.
Beyond the Game: How SEGA SOUND TEAM Is Shaping the Future of Game Music
Billboard JAPAN talked to Tomoya Ohtani, who leads SEGA SOUND TEAM, and to Ryo Kinoshita and Go Iwasaki, responsible for music licensing.
Suno sued by Poseidon Wave Media, an entity behind indie duo The American Dollar, claiming it ‘nearly eliminated’ their licensing revenue
The duo alleges that Suno has reduced their licensing revenue by nearly 80% since the AI company launched its service. Source
Music Law News: Beatles Tape, Michael Jackson Estate, George Clinton
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a decades-old Beatles demo sparks litigation, Michael's daughter wins a court ruling, George Clinton sues for royalties and more.
MAMAMOO Announces 2026 Tour
The seven-stop tour is a reunion of sorts, as the four-member girl group hasn't dropped music together in almost four years.
Olivia Rodrigo’s New Single Is ‘The Cure’
The track will follow Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "Drop Dead."
Signed: Tash Sultana Inks Record Deal With BMG; Dexys Midnight Runners Make Heavenly Pact
Other artist deals this week: Astrid S, Adore, CMAT, Young Franco, This Is Lorelei, Arcy Drive, Solon Holt and more.
Alex Wann And JUNO Talk Allo, Crosstown Rebels, And DJ Taste In The Streaming Era
Alex Wann and JUNO make their Crosstown Rebels debut with Allo, a two-track EP which dropped on May 8, 2026, on Damian Lazarus’ label. The title track brings the two artists together for a warm, groove-led collaboration, while “IDONE” gives Alex Wann a solo cut built around piano chords, textured sy
Understanding production agreements in the music industry
The following MBW op/ed comes from Manatt's Suna Izgi and Jordan Bromley Source
Olivia Rodrigo’s New Single Is ‘The Cure’: ‘It’s My Favorite Song’ on the Upcoming Album
The track will follow Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "Drop Dead."
Here’s Where to Buy Affordable MAMAMOO 2026 Tour Tickets Online
The seven-stop tour is a reunion of sorts, as the four-member girl group hasn't dropped music together in almost four years.
Beatles Tape Lawsuit, Michael Jackson Estate, George Clinton Case & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a decades-old Beatles demo sparks litigation, Michael's daughter wins a court ruling, George Clinton sues for royalties and more.
Best Free Electronica Sample Packs: 15 Royalty-Free Downloads For IDM And Downtempo Production
Finding the best free electronica sample packs can save you a lot of time when you want usable drums, synth loops, glitch textures, vocal fragments, FX, drones, and ambient layers without digging through low-quality folders for an hour. I wanted this list to feel approachable, so I focused on royalt
T.I. Breaks Down His Biggest Hits: ‘Blurred Lines,’ ‘Live Your Life,’ ‘Whatever You Like’ & More | Chart History
T.I. goes tells the stories behind his biggest hits such as “Blurred Lines” with Robin Thicke and Pharrell, “Live Your Life” featuring Rihanna, “Whatever You Like,” “Dead and Gone” featuring Justin Timberlake and how he felt changing his rapper moniker from T.I.P. to T.I. T.I.: Hey, what happening I