News Apple Music hikes subscription prices citing ‘rising licensing costs’ "As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its subscription price beginning today," the company said.
Analysis News From Apple Music’s price hike to Iron Maiden’s Pophouse deal… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up The biggest headlines from the past few days...
News Elon Musk’s X and music publishers end legal war, filing joint stipulations of dismissal The two sides filed joint stipulations of dismissal in two US federal courts on Thursday (July 16).
News After rejecting the DOJ’s Live Nation settlement, states press for discovery into White House talks The states want to examine both whether the settlement does enough to restore competition and how it was negotiated.
Interviews ‘Asia will become one of the primary drivers of global touring rather than simply a destination on international routes.’ MBW's Trailblazers series meets Tommy Jinho Yoon, founder and CEO of Asia-focused music promoter International Creative Agency (ICA).
News Marcela Moreira appointed Country Director for Brazil at Believe Moreira joins with more than 16 years of experience in the music industry, including roles at Sony Music and Warner Music in Brazil and internationally.
News Bad Bunny asks judge to reconsider reggaeton ‘dembow’ copyright ruling or certify it for appeal to the Ninth Circuit Bad Bunny and his label, Rimas Entertainment, have asked a US federal judge to reconsider a ruling
News Cutting Edge acquires music rights and royalties of ‘Fast and Furious’ and ‘Yellowstone’ composer Brian Tyler Company described the deal as one of the largest ever completed for the rights of a single film and TV composer
News Triller ordered to pay Merlin more than $3.2M in default judgment over unpaid licensing fees The judgment also awarded Merlin $667,636.36 in pre-judgment interest and $717.05 in costs, plus post-judgment interest.
News David Goldsen promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Chappell Music Goldsen is based at the company's Los Angeles headquarters and will continue to report to Ryan Press, President, North America, WCM.
News Done deal: Sony Music Publishing completes acquisition of Recognition Music Group’s catalog Sony Music Publishing already administered the Recognition catalog before completing the acquisition.
News Andi Arya Dwi Putra promoted to Head of TuneCore, Indonesia He will lead the Believe-owned distributor’s growth strategy, artist roster and partnerships in the market.
News One of Suno’s biggest investors just led a $700M round in Daniel Ek’s health startup Lightspeed was the lead investor in AI music generator Suno's $125 million Series B round in 2024.
News James Wright promoted to Co-Head of UK Music at United Talent Agency Wright will lead the company’s London-based music team alongside long-standing UK Co-Head Neil Warnock.
News South Korea bill would require music distributors to screen tracks for content harmful to minors before release If a track is judged harmful and its creator is under 19, the distributor must block it from release, according to The Korea Times.
News Pophouse and the Avicii estate launch Avicii Community fan platform Platform launches with a set of features that the companies say are aimed at deepening fans' connection to Avicii's music
News BandLab Technologies buys Aiode, an AI music studio built on ‘fully-licensed’ audio The deal gives Singapore-based BandLab a third music-making platform alongside BandLab and Cakewalk.