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Music Business Worldwide
Stability AI’s Julian Parker, a key researcher behind Stable Audio, joins Spotify’s ‘artist-first AI’ team – days after streamer’s landmark UMG remix deal
Parker's announcement of the move arrived less than 24 hours after Spotify and Universal Music Group unveiled landmark licensing agreements for AI-powered cove…
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
American Music Awards 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Ceremony Online for Free
With special appearances by BTS and performances by KATSEYE, Karol G, Billy Idol and others, AMAs is set to air live on Monday (May 25).
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Has Warner Turned A Corner?
The latest 'Tim's Take' from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham Source
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Live Nation faces calls for another competition investigation as UK lawmakers flag live music market dominance
MPs concluded that Live Nation meets the threshold for market dominance across multiple areas of the UK live music supply chain. Source
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Ed Sheeran leaves Warner Music Group after 15 years – and 170 million albums sold
The singer-songwriter revealed in a newsletter to fans that he parted ways with Atlantic Records and Asylum Records last month. Source
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Spotify and major music DSPs on alert as Canada triples streaming tax to 15%
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission tripled the levy on Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video to 15%. Source
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Udio’s licensed AI music app will be called Starstruck, with four creation modes for fans (Report)
Starstruck will offer four modes for users to interact with music from opted-in artists and songwriters: Cover, Reimagine, Remix and Create. Source
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Warner Music partners with GZ Media to show unsold vinyl records can be recycled without compromising sound
The pilot processed approximately 10,000 unsold records sourced across multiple artists, titles, and pressing plants. Source
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Drake ties Taylor Swift for most Billboard 200 No. 1 albums among solo acts and sets new ARIA chart record with triple drop
"Iceman" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 on May 30, giving the rapper his 15th chart-topper and matching Taylor Swift's tally among solo acts. Source
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Neil Young Makes First Live Appearance of 2026 at Vancouver Benefit Concert
The surprise appearance came after Young abruptly cancelled a planned European tour in February.
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Drake Sets ARIA Chart Record
Drizzy becomes the first artist to enter the top 10 with three new albums in the same frame since the ARIA Charts were first published in 1983.
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Fuerza Regida Closed Sueños 2026 With Corridos, Chaos and Manifested Glory
JOP and company capped off the Chicago fest with “Marlboro Rojo,” surprise guests and the kind of fan hysteria that stopped the show more than once.
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Dylan Gossett Returns to Australia and New Zealand on The Headed Out Back Tour
It marks the Texas singer-songwriter's second run through the region following a breakthrough year.
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Drake Ties Taylor Swift for the Most Billboard 200 No. 1 Albums Among Soloists
He passes JAY-Z among solo males and R&B/hip-hop acts.
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
The Pretty Reckless Release ‘Dear God,’ Title Track From Upcoming Fifth Album
The track arrives as the band's fourth single from the album.
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Gets Physical Release on Blu-ray and DVD: Order It Here
This marks the first time the hit animated film has been available for viewing outside of streaming, save for a brief theatrical run.
May 25, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts Welcomes Her First Baby With Fiancé Mitch Hahn
"It’s heaven on earth with her and we can hardly believe she’s ours," the singer gushed.
May 24, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Drake Becomes First Artist to Hold Top Three Billboard 200 Spots
Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour just made history
May 24, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Billboard
Fans Choose Neutro Shorty’s ‘El Disco de Salsa’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The Venezuelan rapper's new album earned 75% of the vote.
May 24, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
“It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dies at 59
The Harlem MC, who was one-half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, had been living with cancer
May 24, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Launches Label With New Album Ruin: It’s Not Just Music
The beat-heavy LP inaugurates her Someone Special label
May 22, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
DJ Koze Drops New Song “Spiralen”
The hypnotic, seven-minute track leads a AA-side single out next month
May 22, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
From Spotify and UMG’s landmark AI deal to Shamrock’s $813M raise… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
May 22, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
13 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Bladee, Fakemink, and Eli
Stream new releases from Bladee, Fakemink, and Eli
May 22, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Music Business Worldwide
Activist Artists Management promotes Anna Kolander to Partner
Kolander has spent 13 years at the company, having joined as an assistant in 2013 Source
May 22, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Philipp Jung, Co-Founder of Get Physical and M.A.N.D.Y., Has Died
The German house DJ, producer, and label boss helped conduct transitions in electronic music as house spilled into adjacent scenes in the 2000s
May 22, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Listen to Mike D’s New Song “What We Got”
It’s the Beastie Boy’s second solo single, following “Switch Up”
May 22, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Veeze Returns With Surprise Mixtape
Y’all Won is out now
May 22, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Watch Olivia Rodrigo Unravel in New “The Cure” Video
The latest single from You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love is here
May 22, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Charli XCX Walks a Runway to Hell in “SS26” Video
Featuring cameos from Abra, former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld, and a can of Poppi
May 21, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Feeble Little Horse Announce New Album Bitknot Dropping Next Week
The Pittsburgh noise-pop band’s long-awaited follow-up to Girl With Fish
May 21, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Wiki Announces First Solo Album in Seven Years
Ancient History arrives in June
May 21, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Watch Kevin Morby and Carrie Brownstein Perform Sleater-Kinney’s “Modern Girl”
Brownstein joined Morby onstage at his show in Portland (naturally) to play the 2005 favorite
May 21, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Watch Vince Staples Shoot the American Flag in New Music Video
“White Flag” is the latest pointed single from Cry Baby, his upcoming album
May 21, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Watch Bruce Springsteen Rip the Ellisons and CBS on CBS
“Larry and David Ellison feel like they need to kiss [Trump’s] ass to get what they want”
May 21, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Netflix to Revisit Michael Jackson’s Child Sex Abuse Trial in Docuseries
Michael Jackson: The Verdict features new interviews with jurors and observers of the 2005 case
May 21, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Loukeman Readies Fall Tour
Luke Fenton will make stops in North America and Europe
May 20, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Ariana Grande Drops Dangerous Woman Outtake “Knew Better Part Two”
The previously unreleased fan favorite is on the 10th anniversary edition of Dangerous Woman
May 20, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Billy Joel Doesn’t Want You to See the Billy Joel Biopic
The “legally and professionally misguided” Billy and Me will feature none of the singer’s music
May 20, 2026 · Read at publisher →
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Pitchfork
Watch David Byrne Burn Down the House With Stephen Colbert
Pouring one out for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, which ends this Thursday
May 20, 2026 · Read at publisher →
