News Instrument maker Roland launches AI melody generator powered by research from Sony Computer Science Laboratories The product is aimed at music producers who can treat technology like an “active collaborator."
News Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit from streaming app Musi over 2024 App Store removal The court also ordered Musi's counsel, Winston & Strawn LLP, to pay Apple's attorneys' fees tied to the sanctions litigation.
News Bruno Mars signs global publishing administration deal with Avex Music Group The agreement takes effect once Mars completes his existing arrangement with BMG/Warner Chappell.
News Clint Higham, John Esposito, and Kris Lamb launch Nashville label HEY NOW Records; Kenny Chesney is first signing HEY NOW Records landed East Tennessee singer-songwriter Kenny Chesney as its first signing.
News Trump administration to receive $10B fee for its role in US TikTok deal (report) Investors have put an initial $2.5 billion to the Treasury Department when the deal closed in January, the Wall Street Journal reported.
News Alibaba wants to be a global ticketing player — starting with Malaysia tour stop for Chinese rap superstar GAI Alibaba's live entertainment arm is making its first move into international ticketing, landing a primary ticketing role for a concert in Malaysia.
News Pharrell Williams legal battle with ex-Neptunes partner widens, as Chad Hugo challenges credits on Rosalía and Latto tracks The amended filing expanded Chad Hugo’s claims, alleging that he was left off songwriter credits on several tracks he helped create.
News UMG’s hospitality arm strikes JV with lifestyle investment group IMI to develop ‘music-led beach club concept’ UMG is partnering with the operator of O Beach to build a global network of music-driven venues.
News Spotify to let users edit the algorithm behind their personalized recommendations with ‘Taste Profile’ Taste Profile will initially be available in beta for Premium users in New Zealand in the coming weeks.
News TikTok Radio launches on iHeartRadio, as TikTok ends SiriusXM partnership Segments include a weekly countdown of TikTok's 10 biggest songs, trending topics, new music highlights on Friday, and more.
News Slipstream acquires Hollywood production music library Megatrax, adding 200,000 tracks to its catalog The acquisition gives Slipstream direct sales operation in Latin America, where Maegatrax has maintained sales staff and regional client relationships.
News Concord acquires UK-based indie label Ninja Tune Records The deal brings Ninja Tune’s recorded music operations and its publishing arm, Just Isn’t Music, under Concord’s umbrella.
News Future Islands sign exclusive global deal with Universal Music Publishing The signing comes as the band’s 2024 debut album People Who Aren’t There Anymore debuted in the UK Top 10.
News Venu secures $86M in oversubscribed public offering, CEO says: ‘We just raised a ton of money.’ Venu's portfolio includes Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, and more
News Zebralution folds into Bookwire after acquisition by Insight from GEMA The deal arrives less than two months after GEMA sold Zebralution to New York-based private equity firm Insight Holdings Group.