Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- April 8, 2026
- 52 views
Universal Music Group Board to Review Pershing Square’s $60 Billion Plus Takeover Bid, Expresses Confidence in Current Leadership
In a significant development shaking the global music industry, Universal Music Group (UMG) confirmed on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that its board of directors has received an "unsolicited and non-binding…
Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- April 1, 2026
- 53 views
Golnar Khosrowshahi’s Vision: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Music Catalog Acquisitions from "Darkest Days" to Billion-Dollar Deals
Since 2007, Golnar Khosrowshahi, the visionary founder and CEO of Reservoir Media, has been a pioneering force in the often-underestimated realm of music rights acquisition. Her journey began during what…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 25, 2026
- 106 views
TuneCore Accelerator Drives Over 50 Billion New Streams Since 2023 Launch, Highlighting Independent Artist Empowerment
TuneCore, the Believe-owned independent development partner for self-releasing artists, has unveiled the fourth edition of its TuneCore Accelerator report, revealing an impressive surge in artist discovery and engagement. The annual…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 25, 2026
- 56 views
Music publishers are laying out an argument on the critical legal question that could decide the billion-dollar battle over AI training.
The intricate legal skirmish between leading music publishers, including Universal Music Group (UMG), and artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has reached a pivotal moment, with publishers pushing for an immediate court…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 24, 2026
- 192 views
Primary Wave Music Secures Landmark Acquisition of Kobalt’s Global Operations, Catalog, and Amra in Deal Valued Over $1.5 Billion
Primary Wave Music, a leading independent music publishing and talent management company, announced on Monday, March 23, that it has reached an agreement to acquire Kobalt Music Group’s worldwide operations,…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 22, 2026
- 64 views
Global Recorded Music Revenues Soar Past $30 Billion in 2025, Marking Eleventh Consecutive Year of Growth Despite Emerging Threats
The global recorded music industry achieved a significant milestone in 2025, with revenues accelerating to an unprecedented $30.4 billion, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) latest…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 15, 2026
- 86 views
Global Music Industry Reaches Historic $31.7 Billion in 2025, Fueled by Streaming and Vinyl Resurgence
The global music industry achieved an unprecedented milestone in 2025, recording its eleventh consecutive year of growth with recorded music revenues soaring to an all-time high of $31.7 billion. This…
