Submersible Music

The Cure to Storm Nova Rock 2026 With Iron Maiden and Bring Me the Horizon

The Cure returns alongside Iron Maiden and Bring Me The Horizon at Nova Rock 2026. Early birds save before prices jump August 12th. Four days of legendary rock awaits.

September 27, 2025

Artist News

Elton John Hands Over House Keys to Lola Young After Losing Chart Bet Gone Wild

Elton John forfeits his house keys to rising star Lola Young after a wild chart bet gone wrong. The bizarre symbolic gesture sparked a viral marketing moment that transformed Young’s career.

September 27, 2025

Live Music and Touring

Live Nation Boss Says Fans Pay Too Little for Concerts—Is Live Music Undervalued?

Live music CEO claims fans pay too little despite $23 billion revenue. Are concerts actually undervalued when artists earn more from touring than streaming? Music’s financial reality contradicts conventional wisdom.

September 27, 2025

Music Streaming

Afrobeats Stuns Global Markets as Indonesia and Egypt Lead Unexpected Streaming Boom

Indonesia and Egypt—not Nigeria—lead Afrobeats’ global explosion, with streams skyrocketing 4000% in new sub-genres. The music revolution reshaping the $2 billion industry defies all expectations. Discover why traditional markets are being left behind.

September 27, 2025

Music Economy

EU Defies Global Slowdown With Impressive 9.1% Surge in Recorded Music Revenues

While global music sales struggle, the EU defies expectations with a staggering 9.1% revenue surge—leaving the US, China, and Brazil combined in its wake. The future isn’t all harmonious.

September 27, 2025

Music Streaming

Spotify Surges in South Korea—Rattling Local Music Giants With Explosive User Growth

Local music giants tremble as Spotify’s South Korean users explode by 132% since 2023, seizing majority market control from domestic platforms. K-Pop still dominates the charts, but the power shift is undeniable.

September 27, 2025

Music Events

Inside Latin Music Week 2025: Private Dinner Sparks Buzz Among Industry Titans

Latin Music Week’s private dinner has powerful industry executives secretly plotting the future of the $1.4 billion market before its 2025 Miami Beach takeover. What happened behind closed doors will reshape music.

September 26, 2025

Live Music and Touring

Barry Manilow’s Emotional Exit: Final Arena Performances Set in 9 U.S. Cities

After 50+ years, Barry Manilow says goodbye to arenas with nine final shows in 2026. Tickets are vanishing faster than his hit records once flew off shelves. This legendary farewell won’t happen again.

September 26, 2025

Music Startups and Entrepreneurship

Zebralution Powers up Indie Scene With Deals for 8 Head, Casa Nueve, Folded Music & Bawo

Berlin’s Zebralution shakes the indie music world with game-changing deals for 8 Head, Casa Nueve, Folded Music, and Bawo. While major labels panic, indie artists gain unprecedented access to global platforms. The distribution revolution is here.

September 26, 2025

Submersible Music

DDG Slams Music Industry as ‘Boring and Broken’—Says Content Creators Make Real Art Now

Wet Leg Set UK Stages Ablaze With Massive Open-Air Shows Announced for Summer 2026

Wet Leg Set UK Stages Ablaze With Massive Open-Air Shows Announced for Summer 2026

Rap Veterans Clipse Make Bold Industry Move With Fresh Representation After 15-Year Hiatus

Inside Umg’S Bold AI Pact With Youtube—And What Lucian Grainge Really Said About It

Editors Choice

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Set to Make History With Vanguard Honor at Music Foundation Gala

Grammy Winner Wyclef Jean Disrupts Music Industry With Bold New Superfan Platform at Indie Week

Erykah Badu Returns After 15 Years With Hypnotic Alchemist Track Next to You

Featured News

Deezer Exposes Surging AI Music Invasion—18% of Uploads Now Fully Machine-Made

Pro Tools Rewrites the Rules: Splice’s Entire Sample Library Now Lives Inside Your Session

Indie Artist Battles AI Giants Suno and Udio Over Massive Music Theft Allegations

Music Streaming

Apple Reports Stunning 15% Surge in Services Revenue—Apple Music Plays Star Role

Paid Music Platforms Quietly Seize Most Listening Time—Is Free Streaming Dying?

Spotify Faces Backlash as Swiss Prices Soar—Individual Plan Surpasses $20 Before Key Earnings Report

Spotify Hikes UK Premium Prices Again—Is Your Wallet Ready for the Next Big Increase?

Music Events

Chaos at Wicked Oaks: Festival Evacuated, Silence on Safety and Refunds Sparks Outcry

From Indie Maverick to Stadium Icons: Chappell Roan and The Killers Set to Electrify Hall of Fame Stage

Primavera Sound Porto 2026 Dares With Daring Mix: the Xx, Gorillaz, and Local Firepower

Kathmandu’S Grasslands Carnival Defies Festival Norms With Its Triumphant October Comeback

No, You Can’t Rave at the Colosseum—Director Sets the Record Straight

Fatboy Slim Defies the Past With Three Massive Summer 2026 Brighton Beach Gigs

The Cure to Storm Nova Rock 2026 With Iron Maiden and Bring Me the Horizon

Elton John Hands Over House Keys to Lola Young After Losing Chart Bet Gone Wild

Live Nation Boss Says Fans Pay Too Little for Concerts—Is Live Music Undervalued?

Afrobeats Stuns Global Markets as Indonesia and Egypt Lead Unexpected Streaming Boom

EU Defies Global Slowdown With Impressive 9.1% Surge in Recorded Music Revenues

Spotify Surges in South Korea—Rattling Local Music Giants With Explosive User Growth

Inside Latin Music Week 2025: Private Dinner Sparks Buzz Among Industry Titans

Barry Manilow’s Emotional Exit: Final Arena Performances Set in 9 U.S. Cities

Zebralution Powers up Indie Scene With Deals for 8 Head, Casa Nueve, Folded Music & Bawo