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Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Strokes, The xx, Baby Keem Lead 2026 Outside Lands Lineup

March 4, 2026

Outside Lands reveals its 2026 lineup, featuring Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Strokes, The xx, Baby Keem, Subtronics, GloRilla, Ethel Cain, and more. Now in its 18th year, Outside Lands is returning to cele... Read More...

Who Are the Biggest Music Pirates in the Land? United States Trade Representative Releases Latest ‘Notorious Markets Report’

Ashley King

March 4, 2026

The United States Trade Representative releases its annual Notorious Markets Report, identifying markets in which widespread piracy is taking place. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its... Read More...

Charlie Puth Chief Music Officer at Moises

Another Big AI Music Hire: Charlie Puth Named Chief Music Officer at AI Music Platform Moises

Ashley King

March 4, 2026

Charlie Puth joins AI music platform Moises as Chief Music Officer to develop AI tools aimed at amplifying artists’ creativity. Music creation software Moises has announced that musician Charlie Puth has joi... Read More...

Spotify Tees Up a Splashy SXSW Shindig—And ‘You Oughta Know’ the Marquee Performer

Ashley King

March 4, 2026

Spotify celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a birthday bash at SXSW featuring Alanis Morissette, Ella Langley, and St. Vincent. Spotify turns 20 in April, and to celebrate, the Stockholm streaming... Read More...

David Byrne Talking Heads declined $80 million

Is a Talking Heads Reunion Impossible? After David Byrne Declined an $80 Million Offer, the Question Still Lingers

Ashley King

March 4, 2026

Talking Heads have been having an interesting resurgence thanks to younger generations discovering them on TikTok; their timeless classic “This Must Be the Place” has become the quintessential “ultimate comfo... Read More...

Amazon shuts down Wondery podcast network

Amazon to Sunset Wondery After Acquiring It Nearly Six Years Ago

Ashley King

March 3, 2026

Amazon plans to sunset the Wondery podcast app and subscription service Wondery+ in the coming months, after acquiring the brand in late 2020. Amazon is ready to sunset the Wondery podcast app and Wondery+ s... Read More...

Robert Kyncl Say Music Streaming Is Way Too Cheap — And the Music Industry’s ‘Wallet Share’ Way Too Low

Ashley King

March 3, 2026

Robert Kyncl publishes a letter to Warner Music Group shareholders talking up the value of AI and renegotiated deals with digital service providers. Warner Music Group (WMG) CEO Robert Kyncl has released a l... Read More...

Time for More Korean Global Blow-Ups? WMG Locks Arms With Lee Young Ji’s Management Agency, Mainstream

Ashley King

March 3, 2026

Warner Music Group secures a partnership with South Korean management agency Mainstream, home to talent like Lee Young Ji. Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a new music partnership deal with South Korea... Read More...

90s Band Lit Says Sony Music Is Their Own Worst Enemy — And Still Owes Them $800,000

Ashley King

March 3, 2026

90s rockers Lit are suing Sony Music Entertainment over an alleged breach of contract and unpaid streaming royalties of over $800,000. Rock band Lit, best known for the 90s hit “My Own Worst Enemy,” has file... Read More...

Marshall Group Makes Financial Commitment to Support Independent Music Venues

Ashley King

March 3, 2026

Marshall Group announces the launch of Amplify, a new membership program providing long-term support for grassroots music venues worldwide. Audio, tech, and design powerhouse Marshall Group has announced the... Read More...

Justin Timberlake Taking Aggressive Legal Steps to Block DWI Arrest Video

Ashley King

March 2, 2026

Justin Timberlake is suing the luxe Long Island town of Sag Harbor in a move to block the public release of the bodycam footage of his DWI arrest. Justin Timberlake is going to great lengths to stop the publ... Read More...

Too Lost Launches Profile Defender to Shield Artists From AI-Driven Fakes

Ashley King

March 2, 2026

As artificial intelligence continues reshaping how music is created and distributed, it has also introduced significant challenges. Perhaps the most egregious is unauthorized music appearing under legitimate ... Read More...

SRR Capital Launches With a VC-Style Approach to Music Investing

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Indonesia: One of the World’s Most Promising Digital Music Markets

What Politicians Could Learn from the Music Business: A Midterm Election Primer

Musixmatch Re-Inks With DistroKid; Partnership Aims to Help Independent Artists Layer More Lyrics Into Their Releases

Enhanced Group to Acquire Controlling Stake in DEAG

Thank You, Harry! MSG Revenues Surge After Record-Setting Harry Styles Residency

South Korean Authorities Investigating Massive Hybe Data Breach

BTS Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Swim’ Abruptly Dropped After a Few Months

Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Strokes, The xx, Baby Keem Lead 2026 Outside Lands Lineup

Who Are the Biggest Music Pirates in the Land? United States Trade Representative Releases Latest ‘Notorious Markets Report’

Another Big AI Music Hire: Charlie Puth Named Chief Music Officer at AI Music Platform Moises

Spotify Tees Up a Splashy SXSW Shindig—And ‘You Oughta Know’ the Marquee Performer

Is a Talking Heads Reunion Impossible? After David Byrne Declined an $80 Million Offer, the Question Still Lingers

Amazon to Sunset Wondery After Acquiring It Nearly Six Years Ago

Robert Kyncl Say Music Streaming Is Way Too Cheap — And the Music Industry’s ‘Wallet Share’ Way Too Low

Time for More Korean Global Blow-Ups? WMG Locks Arms With Lee Young Ji’s Management Agency, Mainstream

90s Band Lit Says Sony Music Is Their Own Worst Enemy — And Still Owes Them $800,000

Marshall Group Makes Financial Commitment to Support Independent Music Venues

Justin Timberlake Taking Aggressive Legal Steps to Block DWI Arrest Video