Music Industry News
A collection of Music latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Meet Gabriela Schwartz, the Exec Who's Bringing Her Music Industry Experience to Julien's Auctions
The art of storytelling has been a constant in Gabriela Schwartz's long career as a marketing executive in the music industry. During her tenures at companies such as J Records, Island Def Jam Group, and Capitol Music Group, she was involved in…
Music Industry Moves: MNEK Signs With 1916 Enterprises for Management; UnitedMasters Ups Four Execs
1916 Enterprises has signed Grammy-nominated artist-songwriter-producer MNEK for management, the company has announced. The partnership comes in advance of MNEK forthcoming album “Bulldozer!!,” due September 18, and a headline U.K.
The Real Kyle McCarren review - musical eulogy to lost bandmate strikes a chord
They say don't speak ill of the dead – how about singing instead? Based on real events, this new US musical is designed as a loving but warts-and-all eulogy. His friend and bandmate Kyle, who died out of the blue at the age of 21, was a rock…
Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music
US Mark Kermode's book on Film Soundtracks 14/08/26 To coincide with the re-release of his book ' Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music' Mark Kermode is here discussing the most influential music from films - how they're made and how they…
Ariana Grande Was Accused Of 'Copying' This Indie Artist's Music Video
'So, Ariana, I am so sorry that you resonated with that story the same way that I did. And, folks, if you're seeing this, maybe check on the women working in Hollywood, check on the women that you love. It's rough out here, and there's still a long…
Suno is trying to look more like a real music production tool
Studio 2.0 adds MIDI, effects plugins, and a synth, but also a chatbot that does everything for you. Studio 2.0 adds MIDI, effects plugins, and a synth, but also a chatbot that does everything for you. All the latest in AI ‘music' Terrence…
Beatport Strengthens AI Music Ban With AI Detection Tool, Says 77% of Users Want Fully Human-Made Music
Dance music download store Beatport has added an AI detection tool to ensure that fully AI-generated music does not appear in the platform's catalog. Music fraud detection tool Beatdapp will now be employed for AI-generated music identification…
Troye Sivan Brings Nicole Kidman to the Club for 'She's the Best' Music Video
Troye Sivan has kicked off a new era with the release of his new single “She's the Best” along with a music video co-starring Nicole Kidman. In the clip, directed by Gordon Von Steiner, Sivan holds the spotlight at a club filled with…
Becky G reflects on advocacy in new music, rise to fame and 'settling into' herself
Multi-platinum singer Becky G's mission goes beyond music with her latest album. The global star said in an exclusive interview with 'CBS Mornings' that visuals for her new music are where her advocacy and art 'really came together.' 'It was…
Boston Bets on Music and Entertainment Tourism on Heels of Noah Kahan's Fenway Park Run
Noah Kahan 's four consecutive sold-out shows at Fenway Park last month did more than mark a career milestone — they underscored Boston's growing power as one of the country's most compelling live-entertainment destinations. And now, tourism…
'Tenderly' brings Nat King Cole's music to Sunset Lounge
PORT ANGELES — Young Duane Forrest grew up surrounded by reggae rhythms. His Jamaican family lived in Toronto, Canada, and brought Bob Marley with them on records and the radio. “I'd change the station,” Forrest recalled.
Music reviews: Ariana Grande, Shaboozey, and Nick Hakim
“Does Ariana Grande still love being a pop star?” asked Lindsay Zoladz in The New York Times. On Petal, the 33-year-old showbiz vet trades in her “signature effervescence” and “leans into something grittier…
Global Recorded Music Revenue to More Than Double By 2033, MiDiA Report Says
By 2033, global recorded music revenues are expected to grow by 62.9% to $121.1 billion, from $74.3 billion in 2025, as expanded rights become the second-fastest growing source of revenue after streaming, according to a new report released by MIDiA…
Johnny Young dead: Music legend dies after tragic cancer battle as stars pay tribute
Australian hitmaker Johnny Young has died at the age of 79 Australian musician Johnny Young has sadly died at the age of 79 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. The beloved singer-songwriter ushered in generations of Australian artists…
Hear Will Hoge and Dave Hause Poke at Religion, Talk Struggles of Indie Music in Live Song Swap
Will Hoge and Dave Hause, two of roots music's most incisive songwriters, join Nashville Now live onstage at the Mile of Music Festival in Appleton, Wisconsin, for one of our most charged podcast conversations yet. Both artists toe the line between…
Receive a Daily briefing on Music Industry News
Get Started