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Apr 24, 2026
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Record Labels’ Copyright Suits Against Verizon, Altice, Dismissed
The ramifications of the Cox Communications ruling continue to resonate
Record Labels’ Copyright Suits Against Verizon, Altice, Dismissed
The ramifications of the Cox Communications ruling continue to resonate
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Apr 24, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026
2 min read
The Live World: Weekend 2 Highlights, Post-Coachella Tours
Plus this week's hottest tours, festival news, and cancellations
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Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 24, 2026
9 min read
Vol 75 - Your newsletter pulls me right back in
HYBE under arrest, One Less Lonely Billie & d4vd sitch keeps getting worse and worse
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Apr 17, 2026
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Vol 74 - You know all the words to "New Industry Friday" and I know why you read them
d4vd is arrested (finally), Live Nation is ruled an illegal monopoly & K-pop frenemies join forces on new festival.
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 10, 2026
8 min read
Vol 73 - If you're gonna read me, better read me to the moon and back
Coachella weekend 1 is here, Wire(less) gets cut & what’s going on with UMG?
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 3, 2026
9 min read
Vol 72 - I'll always put you first, I'm your three letter word
LISA live in Vegas, Bieber underplays LA, O-Rod is in her feels & Gucci Mane is safe.
Michael Bryan Launches Management and Media Company, Southern Drift
The exec was formerly Apple Music’s Global Head of Country Music
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 24, 2026
Michael Bryan Launches Management and Media Company, Southern Drift
The exec was formerly Apple Music’s Global Head of Country Music
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 24, 2026
INVERSA Launches to Champion Latin American Dance Music
The record label is backed by Milk & Honey, ONErpm and M3 Music
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 24, 2026
INVERSA Launches to Champion Latin American Dance Music
The record label is backed by Milk & Honey, ONErpm and M3 Music
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 24, 2026
Spotify Names Its Most Streamed Artists, Songs and Albums of All Time
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd prevail
Rod Yates
Charts & Consumption Data
Apr 24, 2026
Spotify Names Its Most Streamed Artists, Songs and Albums of All Time
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd prevail
Rod Yates
Charts & Consumption Data
Apr 24, 2026
Potential Buyers are Lining Up to Purchase THE·TEAM
The agency remains up for sale following Casey Wasserman stepping down
Harry Levin
Policy & Legal
Apr 24, 2026
Live Nation Invests in UK Indie Promoter Louder
Louder hosts club shows and outdoor events throughout the UK
Harry Levin
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 24, 2026
Bella Figura Acquires Publishing Catalog of Adele Collaborator Paul Epworth
The deal also covers his work with Rihanna, Paul McCartney and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 23, 2026
Bella Figura Acquires Publishing Catalog of Adele Collaborator Paul Epworth
The deal also covers his work with Rihanna, Paul McCartney and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 23, 2026
Sam Hu to Lead Universal Music China as Managing Director
The veteran exec blends global and local operational experience
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 23, 2026
Sam Hu to Lead Universal Music China as Managing Director
The veteran exec blends global and local operational experience
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 23, 2026
Create Music Group Partners with Jonny Shipes’ GoodTalk
The joint venture pairs emerging artists with global support
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 23, 2026
Create Music Group Partners with Jonny Shipes’ GoodTalk
The joint venture pairs emerging artists with global support
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 23, 2026
Fresh Ink: Massive Attack has signed with Play It Again Sam, Miranda Lambert signed recording deal with MCA Nashville
Plus other moves at UTA, Muise Management & more
The NIF Team
Deals & Signings
Apr 23, 2026
Creative Technology Company Tamber Raises $5M
Set to launch in May, the platform is backed by Adobe Ventures and more
Rod Yates
Awards & Milestones
Apr 23, 2026
Creative Technology Company Tamber Raises $5M
Set to launch in May, the platform is backed by Adobe Ventures and more
Rod Yates
Awards & Milestones
Apr 23, 2026
Futures Music Group Raises $6 Million to Fund New Approach to Artist Partnerships
The indie label collective is home to artists such as Lykke Li, Mt. Joy, and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 23, 2026
Futures Music Group Raises $6 Million to Fund New Approach to Artist Partnerships
The indie label collective is home to artists such as Lykke Li, Mt. Joy, and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 23, 2026
Spotify Will Show AI Tags in Song Credits When Artists Provide Such Information
The new feature is known as AI Credits, and it is currently in beta
Harry Levin
Policy & Legal
Apr 23, 2026
Careers & People
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
Michael Bryan Launches Management and Media Company, Southern Drift
The exec was formerly Apple Music’s Global Head of Country Music
Deals & Signings
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
INVERSA Launches to Champion Latin American Dance Music
The record label is backed by Milk & Honey, ONErpm and M3 Music
Charts & Consumption Data
Apr 24, 2026
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Spotify Names Its Most Streamed Artists, Songs and Albums of All Time
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd prevail
Policy & Legal
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
Potential Buyers are Lining Up to Purchase THE·TEAM
The agency remains up for sale following Casey Wasserman stepping down
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 24, 2026
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Live Nation Invests in UK Indie Promoter Louder
Louder hosts club shows and outdoor events throughout the UK
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 24, 2026
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Vol 75 - Your newsletter pulls me right back in
HYBE under arrest, One Less Lonely Billie & d4vd sitch keeps getting worse and worse
Deals & Signings
Apr 23, 2026
1 min read
Bella Figura Acquires Publishing Catalog of Adele Collaborator Paul Epworth
The deal also covers his work with Rihanna, Paul McCartney and more
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Apr 23, 2026
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Sam Hu to Lead Universal Music China as Managing Director
The veteran exec blends global and local operational experience
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Create Music Group Partners with Jonny Shipes’ GoodTalk
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