News Epidemic Sound unveils AI ‘Studio’ tool to generate video soundtracks Studio analyzes uploaded videos and generates a synchronized soundtrack using music from its catalog along with ambient sounds and foley effects.
News Secretly Distribution expands global footprint with launch of Asia-Pacific division Chris Cannon promoted to VP of International Strategy & Max Thomas Elevated to First Head of APAC
News Charlie Lexton appointed CEO of Merlin He will succeed Jeremy Sirota, who is stepping down by the end of the year, after nearly two decades at the company.
News iHeartMedia and TikTok team up to launch podcast network and digital radio station TikTok Podcast Network will feature up to 25 podcasts hosted by TikTok creators with podcasts to be distributed via iHeartRadio.
News Sony Music Publishing inks global deal with Nashville-based faith-focused label By Design By Design's roster includes country artist Frankie Ballard, pop-folk performer Zoe Levert, singer-songwriter Alex Jude, and the sister duo barlow.
News Giorgio D’Ambrosio appointed CEO of Amuse; music distributor adds Firebird executive to board The firm is expanding its artist and label services across US and European markets.
News South Korean tax authorities open probe into ticket scalpers South Korean tax authorities are looking into how 400 entities, representing the top 1% of sellers on major ticketing platforms, control nearly half of all sales.
News Universal Music Group’s Global Impact Team expands ‘Sounds of the Future’ program to the UK UMG has also partnered with the Black Music Coalition on an internship program
News Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ breaks Spotify record for most-streamed album in a single day by a Spanish-speaking female artist The album accumulated 42.1 million streams within 24 hours of its release via Columbia Records.
News HYBE generated over half a billion dollars in Q3, as K-Pop company’s concert revenues surge 231% YoY Weverse had 11.6 million monthly active users, up by +700,000 from the 10.9 million recorded in Q2 202.
News Virgin Music renews multi-year deal with Brazilian label GR6 The agreement continues a relationship that began in 2020 between the Universal Music Group-owned music distributor and the São Paulo-based label.
News Spotify calls ‘payola’ lawsuit ‘nonsense’ as class action targets playlist practices Genevieve Capolongo alleges Spotify deceives users by letting labels boost song visibility through reduced royalty payments.
News UK’s Dune nears closing of $2.6M Series A round ahead of artist investment app launch Dune's platform allows fans to buy stakes in musicians that fluctuate in value according to daily streaming data.
News Vinny Kumar promoted to President of EMPIRE Publishing, as pubco expands into Africa Munyaradzi Chanetsa to run the African division as MD while Vinny Kumar leads the global team from HQ in San Francisco
News Live Nation’s revenue jumps 11% to record $8.5bn in Q3 on strong stadium activity, fan spending The company hosted over 51 million fans globally in Q3, with stadium shows up 60% from the prior year.