News From the Music World
From intern to executive: how Primary Wave’s bold internal promotions of Kurczaba and Barber are reshaping the music industry’s approach to catalog monetization. The moves signal a major shift in strategy.
Inside the explosive battle between Fuerza Regida and Rancho Humilde over millions in royalties, touring rights and Grammy drama. The bitter feud might permanently change regional Mexican music.
While other markets slow, MENA music explodes with 22.8% growth as Reservoir-PopArabia boldly seizes Iraqi and Kuwaiti catalogs worth millions. The acquisition revolutionizes how regional musical treasures reach global audiences.
Milk & Honey’s bold record label defies industry norms by giving songwriters master points. While others protect profits, this creator-first model is already reshaping the music economy. Traditional labels should be worried.
While music titans struggle, Tips Music defies gravity with soaring Q3 profits despite flat revenue. Is margin preservation replacing growth as the industry’s new winning formula? The game has changed.
Spotify’s $290 million songwriter battle intensifies as their controversial “bundling” strategy slashes artist payments in half. The streaming giant’s latest clash with MLC could redefine music industry compensation forever.
European indie labels claim UMG’s $775M Downtown acquisition would devastate musical diversity, while UMG brushes off criticism as unfounded. The high-stakes battle for music’s soul rages on.
The UAE music industry’s biggest disruption has arrived. Music Nation now offers artists unprecedented compensation while eliminating royalty gaps that have plagued creators for years. Learn how this revolution changes everything.
Kakao founder escapes 15-year prison sentence in dramatic verdict that exposes coerced testimonies. Court confirms legitimate business strategy behind SM Entertainment acquisition. The ruling reshapes South Korea’s corporate landscape.
Billboard’s ruthless new Hot 100 rules will force even massive hits off the charts faster than ever before. Songs like “Lose Control” would vanish after specific time thresholds. The music industry may never be the same.
