Music Business News: Japan
News Three former The Debut: Dream Academy contestants – EMILY, LEXIE, and SAMARA – had previously been confirmed as members of the group.
Analysis News Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY.
Analysis News The act's streaming and physical sales in Japan made them the world's 13th biggest-selling act in 2025 — without an international campaign. UMG says their global push is still to come.
News NINE BY NINE will engage in planning and production of music festivals in Asia, and supporting Japanese artists seeking to expand internationally.
News The product is aimed at music producers who can treat technology like an “active collaborator."
News IFPI has published its new 'Global Music Report 2026' showing that global recorded music revenues grew by 6.4% YoY in 2025
Analysis News ROSALÍA's LUX was Sony's biggest revenue-generating project around the globe in the last three months of 2025