News Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency amid fallout over Epstein files (report) Wasserman backer Providence Equity Partners says it 'remain[s] fully committed' to the agency
News Sony Group develops tech to track original music in AI-generated songs (report) When AI developers cooperate for analysis, Sony connects directly to their base model systems to extract training data.
Analysis News NetEase Cloud Music now counts over 1 million registered indie artists The platform has published its FY 2025 results, in which it reported that its membership subscription revenues rose 13.3% YoY in 2025
Analysis News Sound Royalties says it closed a record $135m in funded contracts in 2025 The company, which was founded in 2014 by Alex Heiche, provides advances to music creators against their future royalty income
News Olivier Chastan’s Iconoclast in sale talks at price tag of around $500 million Multiple sources tell MBW that Iconoclast is in talks with approximately 10 different parties
News SM Entertainment revenues grew 16.6% to record $219m in Q4, driven by concerts and merch The company is home to K-pop acts such as NCT DREAM, aespa, RIIZE, and NCT WISH.
News Mitchell Shymansky appointed Chief Data & Technology Officer at Create Music Group Shymansky joins Create following nearly two decades at Universal Music Group
News Music tech startup Mozart AI raises $6M in seed round led by Balderton Capital The startup offers a Generative Audio Workstation (GAW) for both amateur musicians and seasoned producers.
News Warner partners with UK-based music development organization Generator to ‘power new creative opportunities’ in North of England Three-year agreement aims to improve long-term industry access and career pathways for talent in the north of England
Analysis News HYBE says Weverse hit 12m monthly users last year – and that it’s turning casual fans into superfans The milestone was published in Weverse's new 2025 Fandom Trend Report.
News Udio seeks dismissal of indie artists’ copyright lawsuit over jurisdiction The company argues that it has no employees or operations in Illinois and shouldn't be forced to defend itself there.
News California and New York lawmakers propose caps on ‘Out-Of-Control’ ticket resale prices Lawmakers in California and New York have proposed new measures to curb large-scale profiteering.
News Connect Music raises $80m to expand indie artist financing and catalog acquisitions The music rights and technology firm will use the investment to fund catalog acquisitions and expand the company's music licensing operations.
News Create Music Group strikes $300M investment in Nettwerk Music Group, as Canadian firm executes management buyout The investment will allow the Nettwerk management team to increase its ownership stake while enabling the company to retain its "identity and independence".