Music Business Worldwide

HYBE moves to crack down on bootleg BTS merch ahead of US tour dates

Murray Stassen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:51:52 +0000

Legal filing arrives ahead of BTS's performances at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa in April

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Warner makes strategic investment in TuStreams – a distribution platform focused on Latin music

Murray Stassen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:26:40 +0000

WMG describes TuStreams as 'a leading independent force in the fast-growing Música Mexicana space'

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Max Lousada and Julie Greenwald are in business. Welcome to 26.2 — in partnership with Sony Music

Tim Ingham — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:48:35 +0000

Ex-Warner veterans take the wraps off 26.2 – a record label with global ambitions

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Latin Music generated over $1 billion in US wholesale recorded music revenues in 2025, up 4.2% YoY

Murray Stassen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:47:55 +0000

Latin Music's 4.2% growth rate outpaced the wider US recorded music market, which grew 3.1% YoY in 2025.

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YouTube hikes US subscription prices across Premium and Music plans

Murray Stassen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:22:47 +0000

The YouTube Music Individual plan is rising from $10.99 to $11.99 per month

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The music industry has long prioritized creative output over operational foundations. AI does not alter that imbalance; it exposes it.

Music Business Worldwide — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:58:37 +0000

Deviate Digital founder Sammy Andrews digs deep into how the business globally is actually using AI – and detects that the conversation is finally evolving beyond linear arguments over rights…

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Warner Music’s Spinnin’ Records launches new label in Germany

Murray Stassen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:43:20 +0000

New label 'creates opportunities for artists across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (GSA)'

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After closing $267m ABS deal, Seeker Music acquires Nu Shooz catalog

Mandy Dalugdug — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:04:56 +0000

Nu Shooz's dance track "I Can’t Wait", which celebrates its 40th anniversary, climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Spotify gives users the option to switch off video content across its platform

Mandy Dalugdug — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:55:35 +0000

Spotify is rolling out new toggles that allow listeners to switch off video content, including Canvas visuals and podcast videos.

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Switzerland’s MusicBird acquires catalog of Supertramp bassist Dougie Thomson

Mandy Dalugdug — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:50:41 +0000

British rock band Supertramp sold more than 60 million albums since they were formed in 1970.

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