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RSS Nov 20, 2025 1:30pm · Musically

NIVA pushes for action to tackle speculative ticketing in the US

We reported on yesterday’s announcement in the UK of the government’s crackdown on the secondary-ticketing market.…

RSS Nov 20, 2025 1:30pm · Musically

ATC Group raises £8.6m as its direct-to-fan services heat up

Independent music company ATC Group has raised £8.6m of new funding through selling shares, and is switching its public listing to the UK’s AIM market. ATC said that it will use the £8.…

RSS Nov 20, 2025 1:30pm · Musically

‘I Run’ and Xania Monet spark new AI-impersonation debate

You may know Haven’s ‘I Run’ as the ‘Surely That’s Jorja Smith, Isn’t It?’ song that was building momentum with millions of streams this month.…

RSS Nov 20, 2025 1:30pm · Musically

Klay is first AI-music startup to strike deals with all majors

This is certainly the month for major-label deals with AI-music companies. Bloomberg reported this morning that Klay has become the first GenAI music startup to bag all three majors, with plans to “announce its agreements in the coming days”.…

RSS Nov 20, 2025 1:24pm · Music Business WorldWide

UMG, Sony and Warner strike licensing deals with new AI music platform KLAY

Company is developing an AI music platform that 'reimagines listening with immersive, interactive tools' Source

RSS Nov 20, 2025 1:00pm · Billboard

A Little Bit Country: Billboard Crossword (Nov. 19, 2025)

Play 'A Little Bit Country,' the Billboard daily crossword for Wednesday (Nov. 19, 2025).

RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:58pm · Billboard

On Eve of Final Oasis Reunion Shows, Liam Gallagher Taps Brakes on ‘See You Next Year’ Talk: ‘Need to Sit Down and Discuss These Things’

The band is slated to close out their tremendous comeback year with two shows at MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil on Saturday (Nov. 22) and Sunday (Nov. 23).

RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:38pm · Billboard

End Of The Road Festival Bags Pulp, CMAT and Mac DeMarco for 20th Anniversary Edition

The festival will take place in Dorset, England next September.

RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:33pm · Music Business WorldWide

Suno will be reading Robert Kyncl’s new blog post very closely, as WMG CEO vows to ‘legislate, litigate, license’ in the era of AI music creation

Blog post arrived just hours after WMG struck two key AI deals with Udio and Stability AI Source

RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:30pm · Musically

WMG on AI: ‘This is the moment to shape the business models’

Anything UMG can do, WMG can do… similarly. Not long after its rival signed a deal with Stability AI and settled its lawsuit with Udio – laying plans for a licensed next-gen version of the latter’s service – WMG has followed suit.…

RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:15pm · Musically

Indian gig series PayList.music is ‘a new model for the live ecosystem’

A trio of Indian TV industry professionals have launched PayList.music, a monthly gig series in India that aims to shake up the sector. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 20, 2025 12:10pm · Musically

Music execs behind Karan Aujla, Shubh make Billboard Canada’s 40 Under 40 list

From record-breaking concerts and chart hits to the Juno awards, South Asian acts have been making a sizeable impact in Canada. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 20, 2025 10:01am · Billboard

‘I Didn’t Know We Could Be Eligible’: Cynthia Erivo Talks Grammys Surprise on ‘Fallon’

Erivo stopped by "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" for a quiet chat about her busy schedule.

RSS Nov 20, 2025 10:00am · Billboard

Lily Allen’s Massive Comeback to Continue With West End Girl Arena Dates: Here’s Where She’ll Play

It will mark the biggest headline tour of the British star’s career.

RSS Nov 20, 2025 6:38am · Pitchfork News

First Two Alan Vega Solo Albums to Be Reissued by Sacred Bones

1980’s Alan Vega and 1981’s Collision Drive arrive on digital streaming platforms for the first time on January 23

RSS Nov 20, 2025 5:27am · Rolling Stone Music News

‘Heal and Rock Again’: Dale Bozzio’s Son Shares Fundraiser for Singer’s Surgery

The Missing Persons lead vocalist requires surgery for severe capsular contracture, which has left her in constant pain and made it difficult to perform

RSS Nov 20, 2025 4:09am · Pitchfork News

Spotify Acquires WhoSampled, Announces Expanded Song Credits

The sample-sourcing website will continue to operate “as a standalone platform and brand,” according to a statement

RSS Nov 19, 2025 10:47pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Smokey Robinson Facing Two New Sexual Battery Accusers, Including a Man

The new accusers want to join a lawsuit filed by four former housekeepers in May, but Robinson's lawyer calls the allegations "fabricated"

RSS Nov 19, 2025 9:36pm · Payusnomind

Ultimate Guide to Music Monetization

Streaming Streaming is the premier monetization model. It offers artists immediate monetization with minimal consumer buy-in. A stream only has to last 30 seconds to be monetized.…

RSS Nov 19, 2025 9:10pm · Rolling Stone Music News

The Mavericks Announce Special Guest Lineup for Blowout Raul Malo Tribute at the Ryman

The two-night event scheduled for Dec. 5 and 6 will feature appearances from Patty Griffin, Jim Lauderdale, JD McPherson, Maggie Rose, and more