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The settlement between Universal and Udio is a win for musicians everywhere
The following MBW Views op-ed comes from Ed Newton-Rex. Source
Universal Music Group generated $3.53bn in Q3, up 10.2% YoY – driven by the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter
UMG's fresh set of quarterly results were published today (October 30) Source
Universal Music Group and AI Music Company Udio Reach Agreement in Lawsuit
UMG previously accused Udio of stealing artists’ work to train AI to generate music
Kobalt and indie music company umn team up to acquire catalog of superstar songwriters Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer, in what they claim to be ‘Germany’s largest music rights acquisition yet’
Berlin-based entertainment company umn (pronounced ˈhjuːmən) was founded in 2024 by ex-BMG senior execs, Dominique Casimir, Maximilian Kolb and Justus Haerder Source
YouTube ad revenues reached $10.3B in Q3 2025, up 15% YoY, as Shorts ‘now earn more revenue per watch hour’ than long-form content in the US
YouTube Shorts 'now earn more revenue per watch hour' than traditional YouTube videos, the company says Source
LA Hosts 3 Major Music Industry Conferences Next Week
Next week three major music industry conferences are coming to greater Los Angeles. Explore highlights of the Music Managers Forum-US LA Summit, Billboard Live and Music Tectonics. Plus read on to learn a common thread (other than AI...) running through them.…
Watch the New Trailer for Stranger Things’ Final Season
Season 5 will be released on Netflix in three volumes, the first of which arrives next month
Lily Allen Announces UK Tour for West End Girl
Next year, the British pop star will embark on her first proper tour since 2019
Too Lost partners with Xposure Music to co-fund catalog acquisitions, with plans to deploy ‘tens of millions of dollars’ in upcoming deals
Xposure Music will handle deal sourcing and financial underwriting, while Too Lost will handle distribution, rights administration and royalty processing Source
VENU inks partnership with Primary Wave to develop ‘artist-inspired’ live music experiences
Deal brings Primary Wave’s iconic catalog into VENU’s expanding slate of live music initiatives. Source
New SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription: More Control, 100% Earnings
The new SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription offers musicians and creators more control of streaming, fan funding, merch, vinyl and more with fewer hands in their pocket.…
Listen to Saba’s New Project C0ffee!
The Chicago rapper’s second release of 2025, following March’s From the Private Collection of Saba and No ID
With ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN Unity, a New Era for Human Creators and AI Tools
ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN Announce Alignment on AI Registration Policies. Here's what that means for you. The post With ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN Unity, a New Era for Human Creators and AI Tools appeared first on Hypebot.
Live Music Industry News: GigSalad gets Cool • Billboard Power Players • More
In the latest live music industry news, Dave Cool has been named VP of Marketing & Business Development at GigSalad. Cool (his real name) spent 14+ years at Bandzoogle, most recently as Chief Relationship Officer.…
AI and the Future of Music Licensing: From Uncertainty to Opportunity
Music supervisors—the people who choose and license songs for film, TV, and ads—are often the gatekeepers to massive exposure for indie songwriters. A single placement can reach millions of new listeners and open career-changing doors.…
UMG strikes strategic alliance with Stability AI to develop ‘next-generation’ AI music-making tools
UMG artists will be involved in the development process, gathering feedback on what creators need from AI-powered recording and composition tools. Source
Nintendo Announces New The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Soundtrack Box Set
Co-released with Laced Records, it’s the first-ever physical soundtrack that Nintendo has sold in the United States
Drake to Appeal “Not Like Us” Lawsuit Ruling
A federal judge recently dismissed the musician’s case against Universal Music Group
Now, Now Return With Surprise New 01 EP: Listen
The first new project from KC Dalager and Brad Hale since 2018’s Saved