SZA Tracks Leaked—Singer Promises Retribution Against ‘F*cking Thief’
Photo Credit: Adi Goldstein SZA tracks have leaked online, prompting the singer to take to social media to denounce the theft—and threaten legal action. Over…
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Universal Music Mexico Names Alfredo Delgadillo CEO, Targets Continued Growth for ‘Latin Music Culture Around the World’
Universal Music Mexico has named Alfredo Delgadillo (pictured) president and CEO. Photo Credit: Universal Music Group Longtime Universal Music Group (UMG) higher-up Alfredo Delgadillo has…
Audacy Officially Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Says It Will Operate ‘Normally During This Restructuring Process’
The previously reported Audacy bankruptcy announcement has been made official by the radio company. Photo Credit: Audacy Following a number of setbacks, including layoffs and…
How to Pivot Your Music Career as the Industry Shifts
A music career is like running a business. And every business owner will tell you, you have to adapt to the changes in your industry…
Radio Still Matters: How to Take Full Advantage of Radio With Play MPE
For a long time, radio has been known to be a decisive platform for music discovery. In recent years, there has been more focus on…
Monday Morning Chatter: Can SoundCloud Really Fetch a $1 Billion+ Sale Price?
SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton (Photo Credit: SoundCloud) Everyone loves a comeback. But is SoundCloud’s comeback worth $1 billion — or more? Just when you thought…
Smashing Pumpkins Conducting Open Auditions for a New Guitarist
Photo Credit: Sven Mandel / CC by 4.0 Smashing Pumpkins are conducting open auditions for a new guitarist — giving fans a chance to join…
Google Refused to Bargain with YouTube Music Contract Workers—Breaking Labor Laws in the Process
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Google’s refusal to bargain with YouTube Music’s unionized contract workers is illegal. Both Google and its sub-contractor…
Tyla, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Megan Thee Stallion Boost ABC’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Ratings
Photo Credit: Chris Willard / Disney Tyla, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Megan Thee Stallion and more boost ABC’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ ratings with 29.3…
Nigel Lythgoe Steps Down From ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Following Multiple Sexual Assault Allegations
Nigel Lythgoe officially steps down from ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ following multiple sexual assault allegations, including a lawsuit from Paula Abdul. Choreographer and…
‘Murder on the Dance Floor’ Is a Smash Hit Again—23 Years Later
Photo Credit: Spotify Gen Z is discovering Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s hit “Murder on the Dance Floor” 23 years on thanks to its placement in the viral…
Spotify’s New Royalty Model Has Arrived — Here’s a Hard Look at the Potential Revenue Consequences for Labels, Distributors, and Artists
Projection of royalty collection changes following Spotify’s 1,000-stream minimum payment transition (Digital Music News) In our recent DMN Pro Weekly report, guest author Jeff Price…
French Montana Beats “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’” Copyright Lawsuit Despite ‘Apparent Similarities’ With Allegedly Infringed Work
French Montana, who’s won a copyright lawsuit despite the court’s acknowledging similarities between the involved works’ sounds. Photo Credit: Epic Records French Montana has officially…
Meta’s ‘Music Valley’ Premieres Jack Harlow Immersive VR Concert and Documentary Special
Photo Credit: Meta Meta’s ‘Music Valley’ premieres ‘Jack Harlow: No Place Like Home’ immersive VR concert and documentary special. Rapper Jack Harlow’s behind-the-scenes look at…
Is Spotify’s Direct Ticketing Initiative On the Rocks?
Photo Credit: Haithem Ferdi Spotify’s direct ticketing efforts may be in jeopardy after layoffs rip through the initiative’s dedicated team. Music streaming giant Spotify may…
What’s Going on with Qrates?—Orders Unfulfilled, Ghosting Artists
Photo Credit: Dzmitry Tselabionak Self-service vinyl platform Qrates seems to have imploded with no word to artists who utilized the service—leaving thousands of customers without…
The Rolling Stones, BMG, and Universal Music Face Appeal in ‘Living in a Ghost Town’ Copyright Suit
The Spain-based plaintiff in a copyright lawsuit against The Rolling Stones is appealing. Photo Credit: Raph PH / CC by 2.0 The plaintiff in a…
Rage Against the Machine Will No Longer Rage Live or On Tour
Photo Credit: Adam Jones / CC by 2.0 Legendary rock band Rage Against the Machine is joining the growing list of artists who are turning…
Live Nation Moves to Dismiss Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawsuit from Ex-Contractor
Newark, New Jersey. Photo Credit: Jimmy Woo Live Nation has moved to dismiss a lawsuit it’s facing for allegedly cutting ties with a contractor because…
How To Create a Memorable Concert Experience
Photo credit: Jordan McDonald I recently went to a concert to see Kings of Convenience, a folk/pop duo from Norway. They’re one of my favorite…