In Canada: Warner Music Canada Lays Off at Least 24
Warner Music Canada cuts 24 jobs amid $300M global savings plan. Is this the beginning of a music industry collapse? Creative and business roles face an uncertain future.
Category: Music Economy
Universal Music Submits ‘Robust Remedy,’ Addressing the European Commission’s ‘Only Remaining Concern,’ Amid Downtown Acquisition Review
Universal Music’s $775 million Downtown acquisition hangs by a thread as they sell Curve platform to appease regulators. The fate of music industry diversity rests on February’s decision.
DDG Slams Music Industry as ‘Boring and Broken’—Says Content Creators Make Real Art Now
YouTuber DDG blasts the music industry as artistically bankrupt while digital creators flourish with genuine art. Traditional success metrics fail as content creators revolutionize what matters in music. The old guard trembles.
Inside Umg’S Bold AI Pact With Youtube—And What Lucian Grainge Really Said About It
Universal Music Group’s landmark AI deal with YouTube shatters industry norms while CEO Lucian Grainge quietly secures unprecedented protections for artists. The music revolution won’t wait for hesitant players.
Soundcloud Ditches Platform Cut, Empowers Artists With 100% Royalties and Direct Fan Support
SoundCloud shatters industry norms with 100% artist royalties while giants keep 30%. Artists earn every penny through direct fan support and zero-commission tipping. Major platforms won’t like this move.
How Q3 Pushed Music Industry Funding to a Staggering $40 Million by October 2025
While music giants struggle, Q3 funding mysteriously soared to an astonishing $40 million by October 2025. Deezer’s surprising metrics tell only half the story.
EU Reopens UMG–Downtown Merger Probe Amid Fears of Music Market Monopoly
Is Big Music swallowing the independent scene? The EU reopens its investigation into UMG’s Downtown acquisition amid fierce industry backlash and monopoly fears. Independent voices fight back.
3M Tax Bomb Hits Offset as Costly Split With Cardi B Unfolds
Media outlets falsely connected 3M’s billion-dollar tax victory to Cardi B’s business empire. The bizarre mix-up fooled investors and fans. Learn how this baffling confusion spread.
Reservoir and Poparabia Bet Big on MENA Music With Bold Dual Catalog Grab
While Western labels fight over scraps, Reservoir and Poparabia just snatched the crown jewels of MENA music – grabbing Omar Kamal and HFM Production catalogs in one bold swoop. Arabic music’s future has new owners.
EC Reopens High-Stakes UMG–Downtown Merger Case, Pushing Final Decision to 2026
The EU’s battle against music monopoly intensifies as UMG’s $775M Downtown merger faces extended investigation until 2026. Independent artists’ future hangs in the balance.