News Universal sued by Grammy-nominated songwriter Jon Hume over use of audio stems in Dean Lewis hit Be Alright Nashville-based songwriter files legal complaint against UMG
News KKR acquires live music giant Superstruct in $1.4bn deal (UPDATE) KKR is making the investment in Superstruct through its $8bn European Fund VI
News Universal Music Group’s merch company Bravado unveils new leadership structure Colin McIntosh named Chief Financial Officer amid other appointments
News TikTok parent ByteDance to spend $2.1bn to develop AI hub in Malaysia Malaysia is becoming a beacon for AI-related investment
News Chris Atlas appointed President of Rostrum Pacific-owned distributor and retailer Fat Beats Exec has held key positions at Tommy Boy Records, Cornerstone Promotion, Def Jam Recordings, and Warner Records
Analysis News TikTok is forming an investment team to acquire music content and companies ByteDance-owned platform is looking for execs with experience at investment banks, management consulting firms, or private equity firms
Interviews ‘The industry has tremendous confidence in the talent that exists in this new era of South Asian music.’ MBW's Trailblazers series meets Abhi Kanakadandila, CEO of Los Angeles-based record label D36, which focuses on music from South Asia and its diaspora
News Guji Lorenzana to lead business activities in Asia for Symphonic Distribution Lorenzana will be responsible for expanding Symphonic's artist roster and negotiating new business partnerships in Asia
Analysis News What would happen if Spotify started charging a ‘modest fee’ for its ad-funded tier… or shut it down entirely? Music Business Worldwide runs the hypothetical numbers following Rob Stringer's suggestion of a modest fee on Spotify's ad tier
News Beat marketplace BeatStars has paid out $325m to creators to date BeatStars reports that 10m creators use its platform in over 200 territories
News Scooter Braun retires from artist management after 23 years Braun announced his retirement from artist management in a statement published via Instagram on Monday, June 17.
News Label and music services company !K7 achieves B Corp certification B Corp certification is an official recognition given to companies that meet strict criteria for social and environmental responsibility
News A2IM CEO Dr. Richard James Burgess to step down after 10 years The Board of Directors has initiated a search for his successor
Analysis News Robert Kyncl turns up heat on PRO metadata matching, and other things we learned from his NMPA keynote in New York Warner boss was grilled by NMPA chief, David Israelite, at New York event this week
News The Circuit Group launches Label Services division with key hires; Appoints Chief Strategy Officer Company was launched in 2023 with plans to acquire stakes in song catalogs