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RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:25pm · Hypebot

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.…

RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:24pm · 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.…

RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:23pm · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:20pm · Musically

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.…

RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:20pm · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:16pm · Musically

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.…

RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:13pm · Musically

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.…

RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:08pm · Musically

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.…

RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:00pm · Musically

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.

RSS Dec 2, 2025 2:00pm · Hypebot

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.

RSS Dec 2, 2025 1:30pm · 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.…

RSS Dec 2, 2025 11:08am · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Dec 2, 2025 11:03am · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Dec 2, 2025 10:52am · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Dec 1, 2025 8:47pm · Pitchfork News

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

RSS Dec 1, 2025 7:36pm · Music Business WorldWide

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

RSS Dec 1, 2025 5:22pm · Hypebot

Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Over “Sound-Alike” Ad

The estate of Johnny Cash has filed a federal lawsuit against Coca-Cola — accusing the beverage giant of unlawfully using a voice that closely mimics the late singer’s in a 2025 ad campaign.…

RSS Dec 1, 2025 4:54pm · Pitchfork News

Radiohead Postpone European Tour Dates Due to Thom Yorke’s Throat Infection

Two shows at Copenhagen’s Royal Arena have been pushed back to mid-December

RSS Dec 1, 2025 3:44pm · Billboard

Elton John & Bernie Taupin’s 2026 Grammy Nod for ‘Never Too Late’ Is Their First as a Team in 54 Years

Amazingly, no John-Taupin collab has ever been nominated for song of the year.

RSS Dec 1, 2025 3:40pm · Billboard

Morgan Wallen, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift & More Artists With Most Weeks at No. 1 on Top Country Albums Chart: Full List

Male solo artists dominate, though three female solo artists and two groups have also achieved the feat.