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Universal is selling 50% of its Spotify stake, generating around $1.4 billion
Universal Music Group will sell half of its equity stake in Spotify and use the proceeds to help fund an expanded share buyback program totaling EUR €1 billion (USD $1.17 billion), the company confirmed on Wednesday (April 29) alongside its Q1 2026 results. The decision comes three weeks after Bill
“From subtle warmth to aggressive drive, it adapts to any musical context”: Neural DSP unveils the Darkglass Ultimate plugin – a fully featured digital platform for studio-quality bass tone
Darkglass Ultimate expands upon the Ultra dual-preamp plugin with effects, cabs, full signal chain control and more – and it's a free update for Darkglass Ultra users
Primary Wave Secures $2.2 Billion for Music Catalog Investments
The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.
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Primary Wave Raises Additional $2.2 Billion For Song Catalog Investments
The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.
Dave Grohl Develops a New Appreciation for Alice in Chains
The Foo Fighters frontman spoke about his love for Alice in Chains during an interview with Apple Music. Dave Grohl Expresses “Newfound Love” for Alice in Chains: “They’re Like My Favorite Band Now” S
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Dave Grohl Expresses “Newfound Love” for Alice in Chains: “They’re Like My Favorite Band Now”
The Foo Fighters frontman spoke about his love for Alice in Chains during an interview with Apple Music. Dave Grohl Expresses “Newfound Love” for Alice in Chains: “They’re Like My Favorite Band Now” Spencer Kaufman
Prediction Markets Transform Fan Engagement with Music, Billboard Reports
Prediction markets have become mainstream and are changing the way fans engage with music and pop culture. Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara joins Billboard On The Record to discuss how the p
Weekly Playlist Features Ruth Garbus, Sophia Stel, and Kim Petras
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How Music Fans Are Cashing In on Kalshi Predictions w/ Luana Lopes Lara | Billboard On The Record
Prediction markets have become mainstream and are changing the way fans engage with music and pop culture. Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara joins Billboard On The Record to discuss how the platform is expanding into new categories and giving music superfans the ability to put money behind
Study explores DSPs’ power when artists spark controversy
The recent cancellation of the UK’s Wireless Festival has generated another round of headlines about Ye (formerly Kanye West) and his past words and actions. Meanwhile, D4vd’s murder charge also reignited the debate about whether and when streaming services should remove music by artists on moral gr
There’s now a collecting society just for AI-generated music
For now, most established collecting societies are not representing GenAI-music creators, amid concerns over the training models of the platforms that they use – and also questions about whether their work even qualifies for copyright protection. However, with nearly 70,000 AI-music tracks being rel
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Spotify co-CEOs talk ad challenges and plans for GenAI features
Following yesterday’s quarterly financial results, Spotify’s new co-CEOs Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström fielded questions from analysts in the company’s earnings call. Challenges in its advertising business, some stats on key features, and plans for GenAI were on the agenda. Norström addressed
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