Analysis Why Universal Music Group will be allowed to buy Downtown. MBW founder Tim Ingham assesses likelihood of Universal completing its proposed $775 million acquisition
News Superfan platform Sesh raises $7m led by Miura Global Company is also launching a Member Card that allows fans to register and download a digital pass to their phone’s wallet
News A24, the indie film company behind Moonlight and The Brutalist, signals potential expansion in music with new social channel Company posted a cryptic Instagram post with the message: "A24 Music. Stay tuned.”
News Warner launches ‘5 Junction’ JV with Anjula Acharia to break artists from South Asia and its diaspora 5 Junction will collaborate closely with Los Angeles–based Warner Records
Music Business Jobs Round Hill Music Round Hill Music – Marketing Manager (US) 2-3 years of music industry marketing experience; previous label or artist management experience preferredJob type: Marketing/Digital MarketingLocation: Nashville, United StatesApplications for this position have now closed.
News Drake’s team says he ‘has nothing to hide’ ahead of discovery in UMG lawsuit The exchange follows Drake’s filing of an amended complaint
News Universal warns Drake ‘be careful what you wish for’ as rapper updates complaint to target Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show The music giant said the rapper’s continued legal battle exposes him to 'discovery'
News Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: AI that is ‘as smart as the smartest artist’ will be here in 3 to 5 years Schmidt predicts AI that is 'as smart as the smartest mathematician, physicist, artist, writer, thinker, politician...'
News Denis Ladegaillerie, backed by EQT and TCV, makes move to fully acquire Believe Private shareholders will face a 'squeeze out' if they reject Ladegaillerie's new offer
News Google may unbundle YouTube Music from Premium in South Korea amid regulatory pressure (report) Google could introduce a YouTube Premium Lite plan in South Korea, which offers ad-free YouTube viewing but excludes YouTube Music
News Tariff-proof, recession-proof music industry will thrive despite global uncertainty, TD Cowen analysts say TD Cowen analysts see lots of runway for music revenue growth, and little risk from tariffs or a potential recession
News Brazil launches ‘largest-ever’ operation to disrupt streaming fraud At least 43 illegal services in Brazil have been disrupted, and 1,131 resellers of streaming fraud services outside Brazil have been impacted
Music Business Jobs ICE Services ICE Services – Solutions Hub Officer (UK) Seeking a person with A background working in music copyright, technically minded, with a sound understanding of ICE’s processes and/or those within the wider industryJob type: OperationsLocation: London, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.
News India’s Hungama to shut music streaming service The music section of Hungama Digital Media will terminate its service on April 15
Interviews Taeho Kim, HYBE COO and BELIFT LAB President, talks ENHYPEN, ILLIT, Coachella, and superfans MBW’s World Leaders series meets Taeho Kim, Chief Operating Officer of HYBE and President of BELIFT LAB