Here’s what’s happening in the music and radio industry today.
Old Jail in Chattanooga May Transform into Music and Film Studio
Chattanooga’s old jail could be transformed into a music and film studio. Read more
The Music Industry’s Shift Toward AI: Artists Express Concern
The music industry is increasingly embracing AI-generated songs, sparking concern among artists. Read more
MusiCares Allocates $15 Million to Support LA Wildfire Survivors
MusiCares has allocated $15 million to support LA wildfire survivors. Read more
UMG’s Grainge Calls Out ‘AI Slop’ in Annual Message to Staff
UMG’s CEO Grainge warns against the rise of ‘AI slop’ in music streaming. Read more
JioSaavn Revives India Superhits Awards: A Focus on Streaming Success
JioSaavn is reviving its India Superhits Awards, focusing solely on streaming data. Read more
Download vs. Stream: Surprising Trends in Music Consumption
A new survey shows that a significant number of music fans still prefer downloading tracks over streaming. Read more
Grainge Unveils Plans for Superfan Engagement and Streaming Developments
Lucian Grainge outlines UMG’s strategy for superfans and addresses streaming issues. Read more
Smartphone Users Embrace Streaming Music Like Never Before
Smartphone users are increasingly turning to music streaming, significantly outpacing video consumption. Read more
Halmblog Music Unites Over 1,000 Independent Artists in Africa
Halmblog Music partners with over 1,000 independent artists to reshape African music. Read more
Salt-N-Pepa Lose UMG Case; UK Music Streaming Revenue Sees Growth
This week, Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group was dismissed, and UK music streaming subscription revenue grew by 3.2%. Read more
The Cribs Discuss Struggles of the Modern Music Scene
The Cribs shed light on the challenges faced by working-class musicians. Read more
Frank Mastra Signs Multi-Album Deal with Mercury Records
Franklin Mastrangelo signs a multi-album deal with Mercury Records and heads to Nashville. Read more
Spotify Pulls ICE Recruitment Ads Amid Artist Backlash
Spotify has ceased airing ICE recruitment ads following backlash from artists. Read more
Court Dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s Copyright Lawsuit Against UMG
Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against UMG over copyright claims has been dismissed. Read more
X Files Antitrust Suit Against Major Music Publishers
X is suing music publishers for alleged antitrust violations and inflated licensing fees. Read more
Salt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against Universal Dismissed by Federal Judge
A federal judge dismissed Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling they never owned their master recordings. Read more
Jimmy Guzman Releases New Single ‘Vendetta’ Blending Genres
Jimmy Guzman has released his new single ‘Vendetta,’ blending regional Mexican music with trap and hip hop. Read more
Bandsintown Team Celebrates Their Top Concerts of 2025
The Bandsintown team shares highlights of their favorite concerts in 2025. Read more
Don’t Miss the 2026 GRAMMY Awards: Nominees and Streaming Details
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards will air live on February 1 from Los Angeles. Read more
Hudson Westbrook Set to Release New EP and Join Tours with Top Artists
Hudson Westbrook announces a new EP and tour with Bailey Zimmerman and Morgan Wallen. Read more
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