Nine indie labels collectively invested $134m in artists in 2023, says ORCA-commissioned report
A new study from an industry group representing indie record labels has laid out the economics of the business.The report ...
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Spotify Unveils 2025 Wrapped; Reveals Year-End List for Top Artists, Songs, Albums
It’s that time of the year when Spotify reveals its Wrapped for fans and reveals the top albums, songs and ...
Jorja Smith’s label FAMM seeks share of royalties from viral track ‘I Run’ amid AI allegations, calls for industry ‘guardrails’ to protect artists
The independent record label of Jorja Smith is demanding a share of royalties from the viral dance track I Run, ...
Vevo DSCVR artists to watch 2026: Ty Myers, LeoStayTrill, Sekou, Audrey Hobert
Music Business Worldwide continues its DSCVR Artists to Watch showcase series, featuring the talent backed by Vevo to make a ...
Vevo dscvr artists to watch 2026: Sienna Spiro, Alessi Rose, aron!, Bay Swag
Music Business Worldwide has once again partnered with Vevo to showcase the potential big stars of 2025 as seen on ...
Direct-to-fan platform EVEN strikes deal with Symphonic targeting superfans with D2C storefronts for indie artists
Direct-to-fan platform EVEN has struck a deal with Symphonic Distribution to bring “sell-before-streaming” storefronts to Symphonic creators.EVEN is described as ...
TikTok launches ‘bulletin board’ broadcast channel feature for artists and creators
TikTok has launched a new feature that makes it easier for creators with large followings on the platform to communicate ...
CORRD offers a fresh way to discover new artists tailored to your taste
Spotify’s latest recommendation feature, Weekly Listening Stats, is set to expose users to plenty of new artists – but it ...
Cuban Rapper Chocolate MC Convicted In Revenge Murder Plot Over Fellow Artist’s Death
Cuban rapper Chocolate MC was found guilty of plotting a murder-for-hire against the man accused of killing his close friend, ...
Frank Sinatra Estate Stake Acquired by Iconic Artists Group
Iconic Artists Group (IAG) has acquired a portion of the Frank Sinatra estate. IAG founder Irving Azoff revealed the news ...
