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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·That Eric Alper
CONECTIV and SONOPRESS Agree to Bring EcoRecord to North America
CONECTIV and SONOPRESS announced a strategic agreement to bring SONOPRESS's EcoRecord manufacturing technology to North America on May 29, 2026.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·musicbusinessworldwide.com
Gunna Launches SB THE LABEL With Atlantic Music Group
Gunna has established his own record label, SB THE LABEL, in partnership with Warner Music Group's Atlantic Music Group, serving as CEO.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·musicbusinessworldwide.com
DDEX to Host MusicTech 20/20 Summit in Toronto
DDEX will host the Meta-sponsored MusicTech 20/20 Summit in Toronto on November 19 to mark the 20th anniversary of its founding.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·That Eric Alper
US Music Revenues Reached $5.975 Billion in 2026
According to the RIAA 2026 mid-year report, US recorded music revenues rose 6.9% to $5.975 billion in the first half of the year.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·ca.billboard.com
Climate Change Puts Live Music Events at Risk
A report shows that rising weather disruptions and climate change impacts threaten approximately 1.8 billion dollars in economic value for live music events by 2040.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·That Eric Alper
Direct Fan Channels and Social Media Reach
While social media algorithms limit reach, artist apps, email newsletters, and push notifications offer direct channels to fans.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·CBC Arts
Winamp to Launch Subscription Model with Deezer
Winamp will establish a partnership with Deezer to create its own subscription model scheduled for early 2027.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·musicbusinessworldwide.com
EVEN Launches EVEN STUDIO Platform
EVEN has launched EVEN STUDIO to enable artists to release music, sell tickets and merchandise, and connect directly with fans.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·thatericalper.com
Swapmeet Signs Deal With Concord Music Publishing
Australian band Swapmeet has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing ANZ.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·That Eric Alper
STAGE+ Adds Blue Note, Impulse! and Verve Catalogs
The catalogs of Blue Note Records, Impulse! Records, and Verve Records have joined the STAGE+ platform.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·billboard.com
Macklemore and Other Artists See US Streaming Increases
Macklemore, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga recorded significant increases in US daily digital streaming counts on Tuesday.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·bbc.com
Johnny Marr's Guitar Collection Fetches Nearly £4m
Johnny Marr's guitars and music items raised nearly £4m at auction, exceeding three times their estimated total value.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Pitchfork
Macklemore Donates $1M Tour Earnings to Palestine Aid
Macklemore is donating $1 million from Ed Sheeran's tour to Palestinian aid organizations, prompting a $2 million matching pledge from Robert Kraft.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Billboard
IFPI Launches Streaming Integrity Initiative
IFPI has launched the Streaming Integrity Initiative, bringing distributors, labels and industry groups together around anti-fraud standards.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Music Ally
UK Launches Official Homegrown Albums Chart
The UK’s Official Charts Company has launched a weekly chart ranking recent albums by UK artists using streams and sales.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Rolling Stone
Julien Baker Announces 2026 Club Residency Tour
Julien Baker will return to the road in the fall of 2026, performing three-night residencies at intimate rock clubs across six US cities.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Music Ally
Nordic Digital Music Survey: Spotify Overtakes YouTube
A new survey from TONO, Teosto, and Koda reveals that 96% of Nordic consumers stream music, with a growing demand for AI transparency and creator rights.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Music Ally
ByteDance and Tencent Clash Over Free Music in China
ByteDance's Qishui Music has reached 167 million monthly active users in China, prompting Tencent to launch a rival free streaming app.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Pitchfork
Mastodon Sued by Brent Hinds Estate Over Band Share
The estate of late guitarist Brent Hinds has filed a lawsuit against Mastodon over an $80,000 buyout check and unauthorized use of his likeness.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Stereogum
Stevie Wonder Announces Songs In The Key Of Life Tour
Stevie Wonder has announced an 18-date Songs In The Key Of Life tour celebrating the album's 50th anniversary, alongside a new studio album.
