Interviews Paradise Worldwide wants to help Gen AI platforms become licensed – and get rightsholders paid in the process Company claims to be the "only Independent All Rights Distributor" with its own AI department
News HYBE’s revenue slides 2% in Q3 amid Olympics impact, internal challenges HYBE's concerts and recorded music revenues saw double-digit year-over-year declines
News After two years of stealth development, TikTok challenger Connyct launches early access Post-secondary students in the United States can get exclusive early access to the platform
News Believe and TuneCore say they ‘strongly refute’ copyright infringement claims in UMG’s $500m lawsuit and ‘will fight them’ The lawsuit, filed on Monday (November 4) alleges that Believe has built its business through industrial-scale copyright infringement'
News Oasis add South America dates in Argentina, Brazil and Chile amid ‘resounding global response’ to 2025 world tour plans What began as a limited series of concerts on the British Isles is now turning into a full-fledged world tour
News SESAC wins 10.4% increase in royalties collected from US radio Both SESAC and radio station group RMLC are painting the outcome of arbitration as a win
Analysis On… Making success possible for music creators in the 21st century This MBW Views op/ed comes from Tony Barton, Director of Writer Relations at PRS For Music
Interviews ‘Artist development is the lifeblood of the new Concord Records.’ MBW meets Concord Records Co-Presidents Margi Cheske and Mark Williams
News Germany’s GEMA launches ‘AI Charter’ laying out legal and ethical principles for artificial intelligence in music The performing rights org says the charter is meant to spark a conversation about the role of AI
News Freddie Gibbs signs with AWAL, drops new album ‘You Only Die 1nce’ With the AWAL partnership, Gibbs will be able to retain ownership and control of his music
News Nintendo launches music streaming app for Switch Online members Nintendo is finally providing fans with an official way to enjoy their favorite gaming soundtracks
News Audiomack hits 10m active users; strikes partnership with India’s oldest label, Saregama Deal to bring 'thousands' of Bollywood hits and regional language tracks to the platform's global listener base
News UMG sues Believe and TuneCore for $500 million, alleging ‘industrial-scale copyright infringement’ Lawsuit focuses on so-called 'manipulated' audio remixes of copyrighted tracks
News Shamrock Capital, the firm that bought Taylor Swift’s masters, raises $1.6bn for two new investment funds Company specializes in the media, entertainment, content, communication, sports, marketing, and education sectors
Analysis News Sir Lucian Grainge talks acquisition strategy, AI and converting paid streaming subscribers to superfans on Universal’s Q3 earnings call UMG published its Q3 financial results on October 31. Here's what was said on the company's Q3 earnings call...
News Alana Dolgin appointed President of Digital Marketing at Atlantic Music Group Exec will oversee digital marketing across Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects
Interviews ‘I’m confident a UK rapper could run the world one day.’ Respected industry veteran and EGA Distro ‘Head Coach’ Colin Batsa reflects on his company’s recent successes, the evolution of the music business ecosystem, competing with the majors and conquering America…
News Marco Paglia and Rio Caraeff appointed Co-Presidents of Musixmatch Paglia and Caraeff will report to Max Ciociola, Musixmatch Founder and CEO