Music Business News: North America

The record spent 11 weeks on Spotify’s Countdown Page ahead of its release.

Net loss more than doubled in H1 2025 to $111.8 million, while revenue rose 3% YoY to $827.9 million.

The merger establishes ROAM as the “fifth largest” independent booking agency globally.

Simon Robson to lead UK operations following Tony Harlow’s departure as CEO of WMUK

Ceremony was hosted by BMI’s EVP and Chief Revenue & Creative Officer Mike Steinberg and BMI’s Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton

Deal includes songs that Harris co-produced for The Black Eyed Peas, Estelle, Madonna, Usher, Robin Thicke and Chrisette Michele

The new clubs will have no algorithms involved and will be curated by music tastemakers like Tina Edwards and Jamz Supernova

Growing the e-commerce side of the business is "a top strategic priority" for Sony Music