News Songscription raises $5M in funding as ‘Shazam for sheet music’ platform reaches 150K users The platform currently supports piano, violin, flute, guitar, bass guitar, and trumpet, with plans to add more instruments.
News Welcome to Spotify Supremium: Higher-priced ‘Platinum’ subscription tier arrives in India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and UAE In India, Spotify's new 'Premium Platinum' tier is more than twice the price of today's 'Individual' tier
News Radio streamer TuneIn acquired by Canadian media firm Stingray for $175m The transaction value is based on TuneIn’s projected sales of $110 million and adjusted EBITDA of $30 million for the 12 months ending December 31.
News GoDigital Music acquires DIY distributor Octiive, forms European HQ in Zurich Octiive has served more than 20,000 artists and over 3,000 labels since its launch
News All NewJeans members return to HYBE’s ADOR after court ruling on contract dispute HYBE-owned ADOR said Haerin and Hyein have decided "to respect the court's latest ruling" after "thoughtful consideration."
News un:hurd, valued at $11.8M, opens crowdfunding campaign after seven-figure funding round The platform's community of 185,000 artists and labels will be able to buy into the company for as little as £15 ($19.68).
News Thomas Coesfeld to become CEO and Chairman of BMG’s parent, Bertelsmann Coesfeld will continue to lead BMG after he's promoted in 2027
News Grammy winner MixedByAli launches ‘EngineEars Direct’ music distribution platform Service is powered by EMPIRE's white label distribution platform, Supply Chain
News Tencent Music’s Super-VIP push drives music subscription revenues up 17.2% in Q3 Music revenue was driven up by increased ARPPU and continued growth in its Super-VIP subscription tier
News After Calvin Harris’ legal action against Thomas St. John, Eric Prydz sues Hollywood business manager over $269K Sports and entertainment business manager Thomas St. John is also embroiled in a dispute with Calvin Harris.
News MENA-focused XP Music Futures conference to return for 5th anniversary edition in Riyadh in December Event to take place from December 4-6, 2025, at Riyadh's JAX District
News Vevo unveils its 2026 DSCVR Artists to Watch list, begins roll-out of accompanying promotional campaigns Leading music video network shines the spotlight on 20 top tips for next year
News Gregg Nadel promoted to President of A&R at Warner Records Group Nadel was most recently Co-Chair & Co-President of Warner Music Nashville, now Warner Records Nashville
Analysis News KATSEYE Grammy nominations mark breakthrough for HYBE’s global expansion strategy… and 3 other things we learned from the firm’s Q3 earnings call MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news stories
News TuneCore has paid out over $5 billion to self-releasing artists to date TuneCore has paid out around $1 billion since June 2024, or about $59 million per month until November 2025.
News Australian ticketing firm TEG acquires Twenty3 Live, launches in-house creative agency Ovation amp TEG has bought Twenty3 Live's six-person team into its organization and established Ovation amp, its in-house creative agency.
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