Karaoke startup Singa strikes licensing deal with indie music rep Merlin
The development comes six months after Singa secured a similar deal with Warner Music Group. Source
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Report: ‘Mental wellness’ market was worth $268.3bn in 2024
The crossover between music and health/wellbeing has been of growing interest to the music industry – particularly its biggest major label. So the non-profit Global Wellness Institute’s latest ‘Economy Monitor’ report may generate a few free downloads from our sector. The report claims that the ‘global wellness economy’ was worth $6.8tn [trillion] in 2024, and predicts that this […] The post is from Music Ally.
BBC Radio 1 names its 10 ‘Sound of 2026’ emerging artists
It’s time for the British music industry to indulge in its favourite festive argument: why [Artist X] shouldn’t be included in BBC Radio 1’s annual ‘Sound Of’ list tipping new music for the next year. This year’s Artist X is probably Sombr, tipped for stardom at a point where he already has more than 53 million monthly […] The post is from Music Ally.
Xposure Music raises $42.5m for artist and catalogue investments
When we first wrote about Xposure Music in 2022, it was a service for artists to submit their music for feedback from its panel of labels, managers and marketing pros. It has evolved considerably since then into a wider financing and investment platform focused on independent artists. Now it has raised $42.5m of debt and equity funding, taking […] The post is from Music Ally.
Sonica is a New Music Platform Putting Artists Back in Control
No hidden fees, no commissions, no algorithms, no AI — Sonica is the latest startup offering artists ethics-aligned streaming with 100% ownership of revenues and rights. The post Sonica is a New Music Platform Putting Artists Back in Control appeared first on Hypebot.
Spotify Explains Why There’s No ‘Per-Stream Rate’ – Artists and Industry Push Back
Spotify has published a new explanation of how Spotify streaming payouts work aimed at debunking a persistent myth: there is no fixed per-stream rate. Instead, Spotify uses a streamshare model, where an artist’s payout depends on their share of total listening across the platform each month. The post Spotify Explains Why There’s No ‘Per-Stream Rate’ – Artists and Industry Push Back appeared first on Hypebot.
AI remix startup Hook claims Suno’s ‘Create Hook’ feature ‘mirrors’ its ‘identity and functionality’
Startup said in a blog post that it is 'evaluating Suno's usage of our trademarked language and considering all appropriate responses' Source
Amazon Music and Deezer launch their annual year-end recaps
Music-streaming services are scrambling to get their end-of-2025 recaps out before Spotify’s Wrapped juggernaut rolls into town. There are two to tell you about today. First, Amazon Music launches its ‘2025 Delivered’ promo today. Each listener will get lists of their top artists, songs and genres (plus podcasts and audiobooks), a ‘My Top Songs of 2025’ playlist […] The post is from Music Ally.
Lisa Hresko promoted to COO of A2IM and named President of the Foundation of Independent Music
Promotion recognizes Hresko's role in expanding A2IM’s global strategy, programs, and influence across the independent sector Source
AI-music roundup: The Band Black, Hook vs Suno, Cyanite survey
Jorja Smith may be the headline story for AI-music news today, but there is plenty of other activity to report on. The Band Black is a fascinating project featuring James Alexander, the sole surviving member of Otis Redding’s backup band The Bar-Kays. The Band Black aims to “revive the R&B band tradition” with a group performing […] The post is from Music Ally.
Report tracks $134m of artist investment from nine independent labels
ORCA, the independent-music think tank that launched in 2024, has published its latest report today. It’s an analysis of the financials of nine independent labels in 2023: Alligator Records, Domino, Hopeless Records, Ninja Tune, Partisan Records, Playground Music, Secret City Records, Secretly Group and XL Recordings. Headline findings include the fact that the nine labels collectively invested […] The post is from Music Ally.
Jorja Smith’s label slams ‘I Run’ and seeks share of the song
The controversy sparked by UK-based producer Haven’s AI-assisted track ‘I Run’ has stepped up several notches this week. You may remember that the track was recently taken down from streaming services and barred from the UK’s official chart over allegations about its AI-assisted vocals’ similarity to established artist Jorja Smith. Now Smith’s label, FAMM, has set out its […] The post is from Music Ally.
Saregama, Tips bullish on short-format video, Gen-AI
Publicly listed Indian record labels Saregama and Tips Music have been talking up both short-format video platforms and generative AI in their Q2 earnings calls, reports the Economic Times. In […] The post is from Music Ally.
Publicist’s Perspective: What to Avoid When Writing an Artist Bio
Courtesy of our friends at Soundfly, an in-depth look at the traps artists often fall into when putting together a bio or EPK. The post Publicist’s Perspective: What to Avoid When Writing an Artist Bio appeared first on Hypebot.
Latest Music Business News & Live Music Industry Updates
We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post Latest Music Business News & Live Music Industry Updates appeared first on Hypebot.
Deezer users globally averaged 122.8 hours of music listening over the past year
This year's Deezer recap adopts a romantic comedy theme, with scenes the company describes as a "meet cute" and "happily ever after." Source
US Supreme Court weighs ISP liability in $1bn+ piracy case between Cox and major labels
The justices appeared skeptical of Cox's assertion that mere awareness of user piracy could not justify liability for copyright infringement, Reuters reported. Source
Megan Thee Stallion wins defamation case against blogger
A jury in Florida has awarded the rapper $75,000 after blogger Milagro Gramz was found liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other charges. Source
FKA twigs Announces 2026 Tour, Shares New “Love Crimes” Video: Watch
The Body High Tour will bring twigs to theaters and arenas across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom beginning in March
Robert Kyncl signs new deal as Warner Music Group’s CEO
New deal includes PSU package and options tied to company share price performance Source