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RSS Dec 5, 2025 1:00pm · Musically

Qobuz x ECM Records launch album advent calendar

Streaming platform Qobuz and Munich-based label ECM Records are launching their own advent calendar, including 24 EMC albums to be released exclusively on Qobuz. One highlight is Bennie Maupin’s The Jewel in the Lotus, an experimental jazz album lauded by Pitchfork as “an unknown modern classic from 1974”. Other selections include Keith Jarrett’s album In […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 5, 2025 12:30pm · Musically

Big Sean and Usher back Detroit youth-music project with $1m

2025 is ending with some positive news for young creatives in Detroit, and it’s down to artists Big Sean and Usher. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 5, 2025 12:00pm · Musically

IMPF calls for parity between songs and recordings in AI deals

Music-publishing trade body IMPF has weighed in to the debates about GenAI licensing deals, calling for parity between songs and recordings. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 5, 2025 11:46am · Music Business WorldWide

From Epidemic Sound suing Meta again to Robert Kyncl’s new deal as WMG CEO… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

RSS Dec 5, 2025 10:06am · Musically

Spotify Wrapped 2025 attracted over 200m users in first day

We noted in our coverage of Spotify Wrapped 2025 on Wednesday that the streaming service had been stung by online criticism. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 5, 2025 10:01am · Musically

Australian grassroots venues to benefit from Olivia Dean arena tour

Olivia Dean’s upcoming Australian arenas tour will see A$1.10 from every ticket sold donated to the Australian Music Venue Foundation. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 5, 2025 9:53am · Musically

AI-music storms continue with Breaking Rust and Architects

2025 is ending with a flurry of AI-music licensing deals, rewarding the industry’s focused drive for permission, payment and transparency. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 5, 2025 8:53am · Musically

Clubs, fan leaderboards, listening age: Wrapped 2025 reveals a new set of features

Earlier this week, Spotify unveiled—or should we say, unwrapped?—the 2025 edition of Wrapped, its annual recap of what users listened to, and this time, it comes with (ahem) more layers […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 4, 2025 8:19pm · Music Business WorldWide

Epidemic Sound sues Meta again, alleging copyright infringement of 1,000 additional works

Epidemic filed its first lawsuit against Meta in July 2022 Source

RSS Dec 4, 2025 7:53pm · Music Business WorldWide

Chris Granger confirmed as full-time CEO of Oak View Group following five-month interim tenure

He will lead all aspects of OVG’s worldwide operations, including venue development, hospitality, and sponsorship Source

RSS Dec 4, 2025 5:41pm · Music Business WorldWide

Nine indie labels collectively invested $134m in artists in 2023, says ORCA-commissioned report

Nine leading labels earned $1.77 for every $1 spent in 2023, and paid out $0.59 to artists, or 77% of profit. Source

RSS Dec 4, 2025 3:00pm · Music Business WorldWide

Dave Rocco promoted to Chief Creative Officer at Atlantic Music Group

Rocco will guide the creative strategy for the label group globally Source

RSS Dec 4, 2025 2:53pm · Hypebot

Spotify offers ‘context’ to Hypebot’s streamshare payouts post

Spotify reached out to take issue with Hypebot's reporting on the streamer's Substack "The Truth About Streaming Payouts." The post Spotify offers ‘context’ to Hypebot’s streamshare payouts post appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 4, 2025 2:16pm · Hypebot

Lewis Capaldi Is Back on the Road. We Need to Talk About the Mental Health Toll of Touring

The widely-adored Scottish singer-songwriter is back on tour after a long hiatus due to health issues; his story is becoming increasingly common. The post Lewis Capaldi Is Back on the Road. We Need to Talk About the Mental Health Toll of Touring appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 4, 2025 2:14pm · Hypebot

BMAC, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants: Apply Now!

Applications are open for Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants and mentorships for emerging Black and BIPOC songwriters and producers. The window to apply closes December 12. The post BMAC, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants: Apply Now! appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 4, 2025 1:31pm · Hypebot

Why the Data Supports Slipknot’s $120 Million Catalog Valuation

How can a $120 million price tag be assigned to the catalog of a band that isn’t exactly a household name outside of its rabid fan base in the nu metal music scene? The post Why the Data Supports Slipknot’s $120 Million Catalog Valuation appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 4, 2025 12:23pm · Music Business WorldWide

Two artists say AI act Breaking Rust ripped them off. They won’t be the last.

Three things you need to know about the ballooning Breaking Rust saga – and how it fits into a bigger story about AI music fakery... Source

RSS Dec 4, 2025 11:50am · Music Business WorldWide

Beatdapp launches ‘Trust & Safety Operating System’ to combat fraud beyond music streaming

The new platform combines ID verification, AI music detection, account takeover detection, and a recommendation engine into a single platform. Source

RSS Dec 4, 2025 11:44am · Music Business WorldWide

Cher prevails in long-running royalties battle with Sonny Bono’s estate

A judge has awarded $187,000 to Cher over withheld royalties, and given her the right in perpetuity to collect 50% of royalties from Sonny & Cher's music Source

RSS Dec 4, 2025 11:43am · Musically

TikTok hails Black Friday shopping boom and launches ‘Nearby Feed’

How big was Black Friday weekend for TikTok’s shopping arm? Huge, at least in the US, with sales of more than $500m. The post is from Music Ally.