Signed: Tash Sultana Inks Record Deal With BMG; Dexys Midnight Runners Make Heavenly Pact
The global music industry witnessed significant movement this week, with major recording agreements announced for two artists at different stages of their careers: Australian sensation Tash Sultana has inked a…
Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Ignite Crisis in Live Music Touring Industry
Just when Whitney Smith felt she’d finally gotten a handle on touring costs in the post-COVID landscape, skyrocketing fuel prices threw everything back into disarray, plunging the live music industry…
Universal Music Group Navigates Dynamic Market with Strategic Focus on High-Growth Divisions and Enhanced Transparency
Universal Music Group (UMG) is strategically positioning itself for sustained growth by emphasizing faster-growing, albeit sometimes lower-margin, divisions such as Virgin Music Group, physical distribution, and publishing, which are currently…
Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) Achieves Historic €393 Million Revenue in 2025, Fueled by Live Music Boom and Digital Growth
The Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) proudly concluded 2025 with an unprecedented financial performance, reporting the highest revenue in its distinguished history: a staggering €393 million (approximately $457…
The Post-Pandemic Live Music Market Faces a Correction: Rising Costs and Shifting Fan Behavior Lead to Tour Cancellations and Economic Uncertainty
For seasoned tour and production manager Kimberly Curry, the past year has marked an unexpected deceleration in the vibrant post-pandemic live music resurgence. Conversations with peers across the industry reveal…
Richard Gottehrer: A Pioneer’s Enduring Legacy Across Music’s Evolving Landscape
Richard Gottehrer, a towering figure whose influence spans over six decades of music history, stands as a testament to innovation and artistic foresight, from co-founding the global independent distribution powerhouse…
Jermaine Jackson Ordered to Pay $6.5 Million in Default Judgment for 1988 Sexual Assault Allegation
Jermaine Jackson, the acclaimed musician and former member of the iconic Jackson 5, has been ordered to pay a substantial sum of $6.5 million in a default judgment following allegations…
Fuerza Regida Accuses Rancho Humilde of "Unlawful Captivity" in Escalating Legal Battle Over Record Deal.
The bitter legal battle between the fast-rising regional Mexican sensation Fuerza Regida and their label Rancho Humilde has reached a critical juncture, with the band now asserting in a new…
Executive Turntable: Craig Ericson Launches Vaux Records, WME Announces Multiple New Hires
Music industry veteran Craig Ericson, the visionary founder behind the influential independent label Rise Records, has officially announced the launch of his new venture, Vaux Records. This marks a significant…
















