News From the Music World
Nearly every component of Apple's services segment contributed to the company's remarkable $27.42 billion in services revenue for fiscal Q3 2025, marking a 13% year-over-year…
Songwriters reclaimed over $3 billion in streaming royalties despite earning just $25,400 annually. The battle continues as artists navigate complex payment systems. Music creators are fighting back.
Your brain on music: how musicians filter chaos that overwhelms others. Science proves their rewired brains process noise differently. Their superpower could benefit everyone.
How did an ex-convict dominate country charts for 8 straight weeks? Jelly Roll’s “Heart of Stone” shatters genre boundaries while crushing Billboard records. His remarkable transformation continues.
Charlie Handsome dominates MusicRow’s songwriter chart for 14+ weeks while rivals struggle. His cross-genre mastery with Post Malone and Wallen rewrites industry expectations. No songwriter has matched his run.
Taylor Swift’s revolutionary “The Life of a Showgirl” isn’t just breaking sales records—it’s demolishing the music industry’s entire playbook. Her theatrical premieres and strategic collaborations might forever change how music reaches fans. Industry executives are trembling.
Who really owns your favorite song? Inside the fierce battle over credits between Lola Young, Sony Music, and Carter Lang. This high-stakes legal showdown is rewriting music industry rules.
Prog-rock legend Rick Wakeman spills his nine-Minimoog collection secrets and bizarre £30 synth origin story. His gold-cape performances and scholarly sound design shocked an industry. The underwater ambiences captivate listeners.
83% of songwriters receive zero royalties while billions sit unclaimed. The music industry’s broken payment system leaves creators empty-handed. AI might finally fix this injustice.
Country star Cody Johnson abruptly cancels 2025 tour for critical ear surgery, leaving millions in ticket sales in limbo. Will his hearing—and career—recover completely?
While major labels control the industry, Believe’s bold fusion of publishing and distribution breaks all the rules. Their tech-driven approach gives artists unprecedented power. Traditional publishers should be nervous.
