Allison Crutchfield Transitions to Artist Management at Another Management Company, Marking a Pivotal Career Shift in the Indie Music Landscape

Allison Crutchfield, a revered figure celebrated for her distinctive contributions as a musician and her influential tenure as the head of A&R at ANTI- Records, has embarked on a new…

Pras Michel Begins 14-Year Prison Sentence for Money Laundering and Illegal Foreign Lobbying Convictions

Prakazrel "Pras" Michel, a founding member of the iconic 1990s hip-hop group The Fugees, reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Arizona, on Thursday, April 30, to commence a…

Sony Music Publishing Negotiating to Buy Recognition Music Group Assets From Blackstone

The publishing arm of Sony Music Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with private equity giant Blackstone to acquire the entirety of Recognition Music Group’s publishing assets. This potential blockbuster…

Music Industry Navigates Mixed Fortunes in Q1 2026 as Major Players Report Earnings Amidst Strategic Shifts and K-Pop Resurgence

The first quarter of 2026 concluded on March 31, bringing with it a wave of earnings reports from the global music industry’s most influential players. The initial flurry of disclosures,…

Maverick City Music Secures Injunction Halting Co-Founder Tony Brown’s New Project Amidst $2 Million Legal Battle

Maverick City Music, the acclaimed Grammy-winning worship collective, has obtained a significant preliminary injunction against its estranged co-founder, Tony Brown, effectively pausing the release of music from his new Christian…

In Canada: The Tragically Hip, Feist & More to Enter Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026

The Canadian music landscape is buzzing with significant developments, from the recognition of legendary artists to the ascent of new talent and crucial financial reports from key industry bodies. The…

May Day: Musicians Unite Against Streaming Giants and Emerging AI Threats

May Day, a date steeped in historical significance as both the original observance of Labor Day and an ancient pagan festival, today marks a pivotal moment for the music industry…

Executive Turntable: The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd. Reveals New Leadership Team; NITO Unveils New Board

London, UK – Apple Corps Ltd., the iconic company responsible for managing the creative and business interests of The Beatles, has announced a significant restructuring of its executive team with…

Spotify Users Waive Right to Sue Over ‘Payola’ Claims, Federal Judge Rules in Class Action Dismissal

A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile class-action lawsuit against Spotify, which alleged that the streaming giant’s "Discovery Mode" constituted a "modern form of payola" by secretly selling song recommendations.…

The Unlikely Stage: How Detroit’s Historic Garden Bowl and Majestic Theatre Nurtured Jack White and Defined a City’s Sound

In the vibrant crucible of Detroit’s burgeoning music scene, a pivotal moment in rock history quietly unfolded in 1999. A then-emerging Jack White, demonstrating an astute foresight, arranged for the…