Music Industry News
A collection of Music latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
UK music industry warns growth threatened by AI, Brexit
UK tours by Taylor Swift and Take That helped lift the industry's contribution to the UK economy last year, according to the annual report from UK Music, an umbrella organisation for the industry. Music exports were also boosted by the…
Marcus Brown of Nourished by Time Still Doesn't Trust the Music Industry
He's signed to a heavyweight label, has two acclaimed records under his belt, and has toured across continents, but Marcus Brown still feels like an outsider. It might be because the 29-year-old spent almost a decade flying under the radar, putting…
UK music industry warns growth threatened by AI, Brexit
UK Music's chief executive Tom Kiehl warned that the industry faced a number of challenges, pointing to the 'need for urgent action'. 13 Nov 2025 04:11AM (Updated: 13 Nov 2025 04:12AM) LONDON: Britain's music industry contributed £8 billion…
Taylor Swift and Charli XCX Among Stars Driving U.K. Music Industry's £8 Billion Boom
LONDON — Blockbuster tours by the likes of Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Take That and Liam Gallagher contributed a record total of 8 billion pounds ($10.5 billion) to the United Kingdom's economy in 2024. The figure is up 5% from the…
Salt-N-Pepa Announce 2026 Reunion Tour After Calling Out Music Industry At Rock Hall Induction
Salt-N-Pepa dropped a major update following the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles — a long-awaited 2026 reunion tour amid a very public rebuke of the music industry's streaming practices. The iconic Hip-Hop trio —…
Matilda The Musical: What you need to know about this family musical favourite and how to find tickets
Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty. That's the lesson that young Matilda Wormwood learns as she navigates the strange world of grown-ups – from her annoying family through to her terrifying headmistress. This brilliant musical…
China Market Update: JD's Singles Day Success & Tencent Music Entertainment's Q3 Earnings Rocks!
Asian equities were higher, except for Mainland China, despite a slightly firmer US dollar. Hong Kong stocks grinded higher, posting small gains on light volumes, led by JD.com, which gained +1.3% after announcing a 40% year-over-year (YoY)…
Iceland Airwaves review: This music festival will restore your faith in humanity
What does 6pm at a UK festival look like? Chances are, you're half cut, heading back to the tent to grab a hoodie and whatever you can sneak into the arena via your limited amount of pockets. So far, you've exclusively ingested pints and some kind…
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 'Music Makes Us' with Talkhouse, Radiotopia, and Kathleen Hanna
Press enter or click to view image in full size Today, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled the official audio trailer and hotly anticipated details of its brand new Music Makes Us podcast hosted by legendary artist Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le…
7 Best AI Music Generators Right Now
I tested all the AI Music Generators and will list my top 7 tools you should try in 2025. I'll show you their key features, as well as the pros and cons of each tool. I'll also disclose the usage rights for your generated music. Music generated…
Sabrina Carpenter Wants to Bring an 'Alice in Wonderland' Movie Musical to Life
The original creator of Jessica Rabbit wants to make a new movie with her. Betty Boop is the latest victim of the classic cartoon-turned-horror movie trend. Plus, somehow the View-Master movie has found its writer. Spoilers get! THR reports Sabrina…
Hardly anyone recognizes AI-generated music
Human or machine? In an experiment, survey participants did not recognize whether the music came from AI or humans. What do participants think about artificial intelligence in music? Participants in a survey from eight countries were played three…
Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable
(Reuters) -A staggering 97% of listeners cannot distinguish between artificial intelligence-generated and human-composed songs, a Deezer–Ipsos survey showed on Wednesday, underscoring growing concerns that AI could upend how music is…
Spotify to Launch Music Videos on Platform in United States
Spotify has announced plans to bring music videos to its platform in the United States following a beta launch overseas last year. A spokesperson for Spotify confirmed to Variety that the company plans to integrate music videos in the coming weeks.
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should be: Know their favorite artists? Simply buy them an album on the physical medium of their choice. But how can you be certain they don't already own it? (Because let's be honest…
Receive a Daily briefing on Music Industry News
Get Started