Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- April 2, 2026
- 47 views
Kris Stewart Departs QMusic After Five-Year Transformative Tenure, Search for Successor Commences
BRISBANE, Australia – Kris Stewart, the influential Chief Executive Officer of QMusic, the peak body for Queensland’s contemporary music industry, is stepping down from his role after a dynamic five-year…
Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- March 27, 2026
- 76 views
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” Claims Fifth Non-Consecutive Week at UK No. 1, Crowned 2026 BRIT Awards Song of the Year
London, UK – Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s critically acclaimed collaboration, “Rein Me In,” has solidified its status as a defining track of 2026, securing a fifth non-consecutive week atop…
Mia Khoirunisa
- Music Production & Audio Engineering
- March 25, 2026
- 54 views
Akai MPC Sample vs. MPC60: A 38-Year Leap in Portable Beatmaking Power
The landscape of music production has undergone a radical transformation, marked by the advent of incredibly powerful and compact devices. Akai Professional’s latest offering, the MPC Sample, priced at a…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 23, 2026
- 57 views
Cody Simpson Signs with BMG and Range Music, Ending Six-Year Hiatus with New Singles
Australian pop sensation Cody Simpson has officially announced his highly anticipated return to the music industry, signing a significant deal with BMG in partnership with Range Music. This momentous agreement…
- 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…
Reynand Wu
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- March 21, 2026
- 53 views
New Music Friday: 50 Cent Returns for ‘Power’ Prequel, T.I. Fires Back, Gnarls Barkley Ends 18-Year Hiatus Amidst Diverse Hip-Hop Releases
This week’s New Music Friday has delivered a robust and eclectic collection of releases, showcasing the dynamic breadth of contemporary hip-hop and R&B. From highly anticipated returns by industry veterans…
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- March 19, 2026
- 67 views
Australia’s Recorded Music Industry Posts Seventh Consecutive Year of Growth in 2025, Reaching A$727 Million Amidst Evolving Market Dynamics
SYDNEY – Australia’s recorded music industry marked its seventh consecutive year of growth in 2025, with wholesale revenues climbing by 1.4% to reach a total of A$727 million (approximately US$512…
Kholidah
- K-Pop & Asian Music Scene
- March 19, 2026
- 58 views
Popular Actor Giving 15-Year-Old An STD Ends With His Deportation
The legal proceedings involving former Mediacorp actor Ian Fang have culminated in a definitive resolution that extends beyond a custodial sentence, marking one of the most high-profile falls from grace…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- March 15, 2026
- 97 views
Martin Talbot Concludes Illustrious 18-Year Tenure as Official Charts Company CEO, Departs Amidst Major Infrastructure Overhaul
Martin Talbot, a pivotal figure in the evolution of the United Kingdom’s music industry charts, is set to step down as CEO of the Official Charts Company (OCC) at the…
- Hip-Hop, Rap & R&B
- March 15, 2026
- 83 views
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Appeal Challenging ‘Harsh’ Four-Year Prison Sentence, Citing Acquitted Conduct Sentencing Concerns
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the iconic hip-hop mogul and founder of Bad Boy Records, has initiated a comprehensive legal appeal to challenge his 50-month federal prison sentence, arguing that the punishment…
