US Music Industry Loses $1.4 Billion Annually to Unlicensed Commercial Streaming

A study by the B2B streaming service found that 79% of US businesses play music in-store without proper licenses

Harry Levin

Policy & Legal

Nov 6, 2026

The Weeknd Breaks Record for Highest-Grossing Male Tour

His ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ stadium run grossed more than $1.3 billion

Rod Yates

Awards & Milestones

Nov 6, 2026

The Weeknd Breaks Record for Highest-Grossing Male Tour

His ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ stadium run grossed more than $1.3 billion

Rod Yates

Awards & Milestones

Nov 6, 2026

Influence Media Partners Acquires Anthem Entertainment for $600M

The deal includes works by The Weeknd, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and more

Rod Yates

Deals & Signings

Nov 6, 2026

Influence Media Partners Acquires Anthem Entertainment for $600M

The deal includes works by The Weeknd, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and more

Rod Yates

Deals & Signings

Nov 6, 2026

Live Nation Reports Record $10.1 Billion Q3 Revenue

2026 ticket sales have already exceeded the full-year 2025 total

Rod Yates

Business & Finance

Nov 6, 2026

Live Nation Reports Record $10.1 Billion Q3 Revenue

2026 ticket sales have already exceeded the full-year 2025 total

Rod Yates

Business & Finance

Nov 6, 2026

Enhanced Group Acquires 77% Stake in Live Entertainment Firm DEAG

The deal combines sports properties and live entertainment businesses to create a broader entertainment platform

Rod Yates

Business & Finance

Nov 6, 2026

Enhanced Group Acquires 77% Stake in Live Entertainment Firm DEAG

The deal combines sports properties and live entertainment businesses to create a broader entertainment platform

Rod Yates

Business & Finance

Nov 6, 2026

Sonilo and Musical AI Partner to Track AI Music Attribution

The partnership aims to track licensed music contributions and support creator compensation

Rod Yates

Tech & Innovation

Nov 5, 2026

Sonilo and Musical AI Partner to Track AI Music Attribution

The partnership aims to track licensed music contributions and support creator compensation

Rod Yates

Tech & Innovation

Nov 5, 2026

Apple Music Beta Reveals New Selfie Sing Video Feature

Users will be able to record videos of themselves singing along to songs

Rod Yates

Tech & Innovation

Nov 5, 2026

Apple Music Beta Reveals New Selfie Sing Video Feature

Users will be able to record videos of themselves singing along to songs

Rod Yates

Tech & Innovation

Nov 5, 2026

Spanish Point Technologies Names Simon Dennett Chief Product Officer

The Irish company is the developer of music rights platform Matching Engine

Rod Yates

Careers & People

Nov 5, 2026

Spanish Point Technologies Names Simon Dennett Chief Product Officer

The Irish company is the developer of music rights platform Matching Engine

Rod Yates

Careers & People

Nov 5, 2026

Reservoir Media Raises Full-Year Guidance After 10% Q3 Revenue Jump

Publishing and recorded music growth, catalog acquisitions and streaming gains underpin upgraded full-year outlook

Rod Yates

Business & Finance

Nov 5, 2026

Reservoir Media Raises Full-Year Guidance After 10% Q3 Revenue Jump

Publishing and recorded music growth, catalog acquisitions and streaming gains underpin upgraded full-year outlook

Rod Yates

Business & Finance

Nov 5, 2026

Nebula17 Expands US Operations and Inks Deal With The Orchard

Adds executives, publishing talent and label signings as it strengthens its US-Japan operations

Rod Yates

Deals & Signings

Nov 4, 2026

Nebula17 Expands US Operations and Inks Deal With The Orchard

Adds executives, publishing talent and label signings as it strengthens its US-Japan operations

Rod Yates

Deals & Signings

Nov 4, 2026

Policy & Legal

Nov 6, 2026

2 min read

US Music Industry Loses $1.4 Billion Annually to Unlicensed Commercial Streaming

A study by the B2B streaming service found that 79% of US businesses play music in-store without proper licenses

Awards & Milestones

Nov 6, 2026

1 min read

The Weeknd Breaks Record for Highest-Grossing Male Tour

His ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ stadium run grossed more than $1.3 billion

Deals & Signings

Nov 6, 2026

1 min read

Influence Media Partners Acquires Anthem Entertainment for $600M

The deal includes works by The Weeknd, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and more

Business & Finance

Nov 6, 2026

1 min read

Live Nation Reports Record $10.1 Billion Q3 Revenue

2026 ticket sales have already exceeded the full-year 2025 total

Business & Finance

Nov 6, 2026

2 min read

Enhanced Group Acquires 77% Stake in Live Entertainment Firm DEAG

The deal combines sports properties and live entertainment businesses to create a broader entertainment platform

Marketing & Brand

Nov 5, 2026

1 min read

U2 and Guinness Partner for Limited-Edition Carnaval De Luz Vinyl

The collaboration celebrates the Irish band’s 50th anniversary

Tech & Innovation

Nov 5, 2026

1 min read

Sonilo and Musical AI Partner to Track AI Music Attribution

The partnership aims to track licensed music contributions and support creator compensation

Tech & Innovation

Nov 5, 2026

1 min read

Apple Music Beta Reveals New Selfie Sing Video Feature

Users will be able to record videos of themselves singing along to songs

Careers & People

Nov 5, 2026

1 min read

Spanish Point Technologies Names Simon Dennett Chief Product Officer

The Irish company is the developer of music rights platform Matching Engine

Business & Finance

Nov 5, 2026

2 min read

Reservoir Media Raises Full-Year Guidance After 10% Q3 Revenue Jump

Publishing and recorded music growth, catalog acquisitions and streaming gains underpin upgraded full-year outlook