Music Business News: Japan

Globally, 82% of music and TV/movie streams come via paid subscription accounts; in the APAC region, that's just 62% reports Luminate

The Believe founder and CEO on taking his company private, the industry's 'middle tier' of artists, Universal/Downtown, and more

Lossless listening is rolling out to Spotify Premium subscribers

Chiba collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion on 'MAMUSHI', which has generated more than 284 million streams on Spotify to date.

Three contestants from 2023 Dream Academy competition to form new four-member global group, with fourth member to emerge from auditions in Japan

The venture's first project is Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess, a Korea-Japan survival competition slated to premiere in October.

Nebula 17 was founded earlier this year with multi-million-dollar backing from US and Japanese investors

Lofai’s appointment fits into Robert Kyncl's plan to strengthen Warner’s presence in the region’s fast-changing music scene