News From the Music World
Competition in the streaming music industry has intensified during the second quarter of 2025, as market leaders fight for dominance in an increasingly saturated landscape.…
Drake shunned standard industry payouts for Migos features, opting for equal royalty splits instead. His rare financial generosity contrasts sharply with music’s profit-first culture. What drove this decision?
Is old music killing new artists? Streaming platforms favor familiar tunes as catalog music dominates 70% of the market. The music industry’s economics are drastically shifting before our eyes.
Missy Elliott quietly ends her 7-year battle over disputed songwriting credits just as the courtroom drama was about to explode. The mysterious settlement raises questions about her early career. Her legacy remains intact.
Kendrick Lamar made history with Clipse in LA, delivering their first-ever “Chains & Whips” performance together. The cross-generational collaboration left fans speechless. Hip-hop will never be the same.
Despite political storms, Texas artists fuel a $7.3 billion creative economy where 1 in 14 Texans work in creative careers. Cultural visitors spend more while local artists defy expectations.
SXSW Sydney 2025 dares to redefine Asia-Pacific’s music scene with 850+ global acts across 20 stages. Is this festival about to dethrone its legendary Austin parent? Industry insiders are already buzzing.
Sony Music’s dark underbelly exposed: allegations force executive exits while industry-wide toxic workplace culture faces unprecedented scrutiny. The music world stands at a breaking point.
Audiokids’ ‘Synchronicity’ shatters conventional audio workflow, slashing replacement time from hours to seconds while preserving rhythmic integrity. Pro Tools users are abandoning their old methods. Everything you know about audio timing is about to change.
Drake granted rare access to Kendrick Lamar’s “unreadable” UMG contract in explosive legal battle. The heavily censored 22-page document could expose how major labels manipulate artists. Industry power dynamics hang in the balance.
Hawaiian artist Maoli defies musical boundaries, blending island reggae with country grit. With half a billion streams, his fusion of Hawaiian soul and Nashville twang is winning fans everywhere. The islands birthed a new sound.
