News AI-powered music production platform LANDR acquires Stockholm-based DAW developer Reason Studios The deal brings together LANDR’s AI-powered production tools with Reason Studios’ digital audio workstation Reason DAW and Reason Rack.
News Paul Smelt promoted to Chief Operating Officer at peermusic Amsterdam-based Smelt will oversee both publishing and neighboring rights administration globally, reporting directly to CEO Mary Megan Peer.
News Defunct ticketing startup Fanimal files antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster Live Nation and Ticketmaster are accused of illegal practices such as long-term exclusive contracts with venues, threats of retaliation and more.
News Triller booted from Nasdaq after missing financial filing deadlines Triller was delisted/suspended from Nasdaq trading effective December 30
News Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Key Production’s Karen Emanuel and more amongst those recognized in UK New Year’s Honours list Max Richter and Ellie Goulding also awarded in latest New Year's Honours list
News Electronic music experiences firm Pacha Group booked $139m in revenue between January and September 2025, after ‘record-breaking’ season at Pacha Ibiza nightclub Pacha Ibiza nightclub drew 583,834 guests across 156 events this season, up 20% YoY.
News Drake hit with RICO lawsuit over alleged gambling and stream manipulation scheme via Stake.US Drake is being accused of using Stake's "Tipping" feature to obscure payments to bot operators who then generated fake streams of his music.
News BTS to officially return on March 20 with new album; tease first world tour in four years Dates and venues of the upcoming BTS world tour will be announced on January 14 at midnight Korean Standard Time.
News Universal Music acquires 30% stake in India’s Excel Entertainment, valuing Bollywood production house at $267m As part of the deal, UMG will roll out a dedicated Excel music label with global distribution capabilities.
News Bandcamp Fridays hit $154m in payouts since 2020, with $19m paid in 2025 alone The latest figure represents a $31 million increase from the $123 million Bandcamp reported in May 2024.
News PRS for Music and IPRS strike licensing deal for Apple Fitness+ India launch IPRS will license the service in India while PRS for Music will handle processing, matching reported music usage with registered works and distributing royalties.
News TikTok signs deal with Oracle consortium for US business The ByteDance-owned platform has signed a joint venture agreement with Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi's MGX that is set to finalize on December 22.
News Create Music Group acquires UK dance label Cr2 The deal brings Cr2 Records, MBMB Publishing, and music education platform Sample Tools by Cr2 under CMG’s ownership.
News Trump administration threatens Spotify, other EU firms over ‘discriminatory’ EU enforcement action The Office of the US Trade Representative warned it may impose fees and restrictions on European tech companies operating in the US.
News AEG reports 19% jump in shows at London’s O2 Arena to record 239 in 2025; ticket sales up 11.4% The venue set a new attendance record when Radiohead drew 22,355 fans during a four-night run