News From the Music World
Despite overall revenue challenges, Deezer has maintained robust subscriber growth in its direct-to-consumer segment during Q3 2025, with total revenue reaching €131.4 million ($153.5 million).…
Internet freedom hangs in the balance as Supreme Court weighs $1B music piracy case. Your online access could vanish if Cox loses to Sony. The ruling will reshape digital rights forever.
YouTube’s controversial Hype Tool is finally giving overlooked creators their spotlight across 39 countries. Small channels get massive point advantages while bigger creators barely benefit. The algorithm’s playing field just got dramatically leveled.
Michael Jackson’s son honors his legacy on what would’ve been his 67th birthday, while planning his own future. Prince’s engagement echoes his father’s romantic music. Family connections endure beyond the stage.
While revenue dips 8%, BMG’s strategic shift to streaming boosts profit margins to 28.7% and strengthens its digital dominance. The music giant sacrificed concerts for a digital-first future—and it’s working.
From intimate venues to 30,136 first-week sales: How Wolf Alice’s “The Clearing” dominated charts despite industry odds. Physical formats fueled their surprising second #1 album. Critics are raving.
UK tribunal shuts down Blur drummer’s £200 million royalty lawsuit against PRS, ruling songwriters have no legal claim to “black box” royalties. This decision changes everything for 165,000 musicians.
Theresa Wolters brings 20+ years of humanitarian leadership to MusiCares, where data-driven compassion transformed music’s safety net during COVID-19. Her vision promises deeper industry impact.
Is hip-hop mogul Dame Dash truly broke, or masterfully hiding millions? Court battles expose a stark contradiction between his poverty claims and rivals’ evidence of secret wealth. The truth will stun you.
Suno’s ambitious AI music creation faces an existential moment as fierce competition, legal battles, and industry demands threaten its once-dominant position. Can innovation outpace its challenges?
Italian streaming defies global trends with a staggering 12.7% surge in paid subscriptions, while domestic artists capture 95 billion streams. Local talent is stealing the spotlight from international stars.
