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TikTok Experiences Explosive Growth In Electronic Music As User Preferences
TikTok Experiences Explosive Growth In Electronic Music As User Preferences...

The platform continues to shape the music industry, serving as a launchpad for viral hits.

April 23, 2025

Tencent Music Entertainment Beats Revenue Estimates With Strong Streaming Growth
Tencent Music Entertainment Beats Revenue Estimates With Strong Streaming Growth

The company's robust streaming demand helped it recover from a year-long slowdown.

March 18, 2025


YouTube Surpasses 125 Million Subscribers For Music And Premium Services
YouTube Surpasses 125 Million Subscribers For Music And Premium Services

YouTube announced last year that over one in four creators participating in its ad-sharing program are now earning revenue through....

March 06, 2025

How TIPS Music Became Bollywood’s Silent Money-Making Machine
How TIPS Music Became Bollywood’s Silent Money-Making Machine

While many labels aggressively acquire new music rights, TIPS has built a thriving business around its 31,000+ song catalog, turning....

March 05, 2025

Spotify & Warner Music Group Forge Multi-Year Deal To Elevate
Spotify & Warner Music Group Forge Multi-Year Deal To Elevate...

The partnership introduces expanded music and video catalogs, new subscription tiers, and an artist-centric royalty model to better reward musicians.

February 06, 2025


Spotify Claims Streaming Has Made The World 'Value Music'
Spotify Claims Streaming Has Made The World 'Value Music'

In an announcement made on Tuesday, Spotify revealed that it paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024.

January 29, 2025

Tips Music Falls 5% As Stock Trades Ex-Dividend Today; Key
Tips Music Falls 5% As Stock Trades Ex-Dividend Today; Key...

The drop aligns with the company’s shares turning ex-dividend today, following its announcement of dividend rewards for shareholders.

January 28, 2025

Universal Music Group And Spotify Forge New Multi-Year Deal To
Universal Music Group And Spotify Forge New Multi-Year Deal To...

The agreements will foster the next era of streaming innovation, offering new paid subscription tiers, music and non-music content bundling,....

January 27, 2025

Spotify Contributes $150,000 To Trump’s Second-Term Inauguration Ceremony
Spotify Contributes $150,000 To Trump’s Second-Term Inauguration Ceremony

Both companies are major competitors of Spotify in the music streaming market. Together, these three platforms account for over 55%....

January 25, 2025


Tips Music Reports 27.65% Surge In Net Profit For Q3
Tips Music Reports 27.65% Surge In Net Profit For Q3...

The company’s operating EBITDA surged by 28% to ?55.6 crore, up from ?43.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

January 22, 2025

Virgin Music Group Announces Acquisition Of Downtown Music
Virgin Music Group Announces Acquisition Of Downtown Music

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

December 17, 2024

WPP Joins Forces With UMG To Deliver Music And Entertainment
WPP Joins Forces With UMG To Deliver Music And Entertainment...

These projects have empowered a diverse mix of artists to amplify brand messages, galvanize fan communities, and expand their reach....

December 13, 2024

TIPS Music Hits The Right Notes: YES Securities Projects Rs1,050
TIPS Music Hits The Right Notes: YES Securities Projects Rs1,050...

This implies a potential upside of 18% from the current market price of ?888.65. Following the announcement, shares of TIPS....

November 26, 2024


Shemaroo Contentino Leads The Way In Inflight Entertainment With 90%
Shemaroo Contentino Leads The Way In Inflight Entertainment With 90%...

Staying true to its ethos of Bringing ife to L’ife, Shemaroo Contentino offers over 3,000 movies, more than 25,000 TV....

November 26, 2024

Zaggle And Golden Jasraj Music Platforms Unveil Cultural & Tourism
Zaggle And Golden Jasraj Music Platforms Unveil Cultural & Tourism...

This initiative is part of a cultural and tourism-focused prepaid card program designed for corporate customers and their users.

November 23, 2024

Warner Music Faces Sharp Decline Amid Slowing Streaming Growth
Warner Music Faces Sharp Decline Amid Slowing Streaming Growth

The record label posted a net income of $48 million for the quarter ending September 30, marking a significant 69%....

November 22, 2024

Spotify Reports Record Operating Profit In Q3 2024 As Premium
Spotify Reports Record Operating Profit In Q3 2024 As Premium...

This marks a year-on-year increase of 12% for premium subscribers and 11% for free users, bringing Spotify’s total monthly active....

November 14, 2024


Saregama India Reports 6.2% Fall In Q2FY25 Net Profit To
Saregama India Reports 6.2% Fall In Q2FY25 Net Profit To...

For the quarter ending September 30, Saregama reported a revenue surge to Rs 241.83 crore, up from Rs 172.35 crore....

November 06, 2024

Universal Music Group Partners With KLAY Vision To Develop Ethical
Universal Music Group Partners With KLAY Vision To Develop Ethical...

Universal is currently engaged in litigation with Anthropic AI and Suno and Udio over the use of the label's recordings....

October 29, 2024

Music Broadcast Reports Rs 1.99 Crore Net Loss In Q2
Music Broadcast Reports Rs 1.99 Crore Net Loss In Q2...

Sales for Music Broadcast rose by 4.56%, reaching Rs 54.83 crore in the September 2024 quarter, up from Rs 52.44....

October 26, 2024

TIPS Music Reports 32% Revenue Surge In Q2FY25,Boosts Song Releases
TIPS Music Reports 32% Revenue Surge In Q2FY25,Boosts Song Releases...

Net profit for the quarter rose by 21%, reaching Rs 48.2 crore. In the first half of FY25, revenue stood....

October 16, 2024


TuneCore Releases Second Accelerator Report Showcasing Streaming & Revenue Growth
TuneCore Releases Second Accelerator Report Showcasing Streaming & Revenue Growth...

In the first half of 2024, tracks within TuneCore Accelerator gained over 3 billion track discoveries and experienced nearly 10....

October 07, 2024

SuperSinger Plus Rajasthan Partners With Tips Music For A Melody-Filled
SuperSinger Plus Rajasthan Partners With Tips Music For A Melody-Filled...

This collaboration will see the contestants of SuperSinger Plus Rajasthan perform iconic songs from the vast TIPS Music library during....

October 05, 2024

Arré Studio Teams Up With O4 Media And MBC Korea
Arré Studio Teams Up With O4 Media And MBC Korea...

The Masked Singer has taken audiences by storm since its inception in South Korea, captivating viewers in over 50 countries,....

September 27, 2024

UMG Predicts Profit Boost, Driven By Superfans And Star Artists
UMG Predicts Profit Boost, Driven By Superfans And Star Artists...

This forecast surpasses the consensus outlook of 6.1% annual revenue growth and 8.8% annual adjusted EBITDA growth, as noted by....

September 18, 2024


Indian Icons Sidhu Moose Wala And Badshah Enter Spotify’s Global
Indian Icons Sidhu Moose Wala And Badshah Enter Spotify’s Global...

His inclusion in the top 5 alongside international music icons is a testament to his immense talent and dedicated fanbase....

September 16, 2024

Radio City And Beatchain Launch "Muzartdisco" To Transform Indie Music
Radio City And Beatchain Launch "Muzartdisco" To Transform Indie Music...

Debuting at All About Music, ‘Muzartdisco’ Encourages Artists with Innovative Tools and a Worldwide Reach.

August 07, 2024

Saregama Reports 9% YoY Growth In Q1 FY25 Financial Results
Saregama Reports 9% YoY Growth In Q1 FY25 Financial Results

The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of Rs.680 million in Q1FY25, up 9% from Rs.623 million in Q1FY24. The profit....

August 03, 2024

Spotify Report Highlights Global Success Of Indian Music And Local
Spotify Report Highlights Global Success Of Indian Music And Local...

This is a significant shift from five years ago, when international music dominated streaming. Now, local music accounts for over....

August 02, 2024


TIPS Industries Achieves 40% Revenue Growth, 61% PAT Surge In
TIPS Industries Achieves 40% Revenue Growth, 61% PAT Surge In...

The company launched a total of 97 new songs, including 18 new film songs and 79 non-film songs. Notable album....

July 25, 2024

UMGB And Coca-Cola Extend Partnership, Unveil New Tracks From Karol
UMGB And Coca-Cola Extend Partnership, Unveil New Tracks From Karol...

This collaboration brings fresh and exciting content to music lovers worldwide, including brand new tracks from the acclaimed artists Karol....

July 03, 2024

YouTube Proposes AI Music Licensing to Major Record Labels
YouTube Proposes AI Music Licensing to Major Record Labels

According to the Financial Times, the Google-owned video platform is offering Universal Music Group (UMG), Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner....

June 28, 2024

Hoopr Achieves Major Milestone In Content Creation By Surpassing 2
Hoopr Achieves Major Milestone In Content Creation By Surpassing 2...

Solidifying Its Place as the Go-To Platform for Content Creators Nationwide & in 15 Other Countries

May 29, 2024


Sony India Shifts Focus To Audio Segment, Aims For 30%
Sony India Shifts Focus To Audio Segment, Aims For 30%...

Sony aims to introduce products boasting superior sound quality and advanced features like noise cancellation and spatial audio, catering to....

May 28, 2024

Sony Music Group Issues Warning Letters To 700 Tech Firms
Sony Music Group Issues Warning Letters To 700 Tech Firms...

The letter demands transparency from recipients regarding any unauthorized use of SMG content and requests information on how such content....

May 17, 2024

Universal Music Group Announces Impressive Financial Results For Q1 2024
Universal Music Group Announces Impressive Financial Results For Q1 2024

UMG's revenue surged by 7.9% year-on-year in constant currency, reaching a substantial €2.59 billion, driven by robust expansion in all....

May 08, 2024

TIPS Industries Records 29% Revenue Growth And 66% PAT Surge
TIPS Industries Records 29% Revenue Growth And 66% PAT Surge

The report showcases significant growth across various financial metrics, underlining the company's robust performance amidst a dynamic market landscape.

April 29, 2024


Warner Music Group Unveils Warner Music South Asia Under Jay
Warner Music Group Unveils Warner Music South Asia Under Jay...

Operating from Dubai, Warner Music South Asia will be led by Jay Mehta, in collaboration with Alfonso Perez Soto, the....

April 15, 2024

TuneCore Teams Up With PreSonus Studio For Seamless  Music Distribution
TuneCore Teams Up With PreSonus Studio For Seamless Music Distribution

Through its distribution services, artists can sell their on major stores and streaming platforms while retaining full ownership.

April 03, 2024

YouTube Expands 'Music AI Incubator' To Japan: Pioneering Collaboration In
YouTube Expands 'Music AI Incubator' To Japan: Pioneering Collaboration In...

Their inaugural partner was Universal Music Group, which enlisted a steering group of artists and producers to guide the initiative's....

March 27, 2024

HYBE And Universal Music Group Strike Exclusive Deal To Amplify
HYBE And Universal Music Group Strike Exclusive Deal To Amplify...

This strategic maneuver positions HYBE's current and upcoming artists to benefit from the expansive promotional reach of the world's largest....

March 27, 2024


Spotify Launches Video Learning Courses In Music, Creativity, And Business
Spotify Launches Video Learning Courses In Music, Creativity, And Business

These courses are easily accessible through a new icon on Spotify's mobile app home screen, as well as through search....

March 26, 2024

Ykone Agency Acquires Barcode, Solidifying Position In Indian Influencer Marketing
Ykone Agency Acquires Barcode, Solidifying Position In Indian Influencer Marketing

With this strategic move and by combining the strengths of both companies, YKONE has positioned itself as a worldwide leader....

March 20, 2024

Warner Music Deepens Partnership With JetSynthesys’ Global Music Junction
Warner Music Deepens Partnership With JetSynthesys’ Global Music Junction

The move will establish Warner Music India as the largest player in the central Indian music market.

March 20, 2024

Beatoven.ai Raises INR 11cr Funding Led By Capital 2B And
Beatoven.ai Raises INR 11cr Funding Led By Capital 2B And...

The platform has already established partnerships with over 200 artists and plans to significantly expand this network by collaborating with....

March 18, 2024


YouTube Music Layoffs Expose Employee's ReactionTo Team Dismissal
YouTube Music Layoffs Expose Employee's ReactionTo Team Dismissal

The affected employees will reportedly be provided with seven weeks of paid time to explore alternative roles within the company.

March 04, 2024

TAM Media Report Reveals Over 1,980 Brands Engaged In Music
TAM Media Report Reveals Over 1,980 Brands Engaged In Music...

In 2023, this upward trajectory continued with a remarkable 46% surge in ad volumes per channel compared to the baseline....

February 27, 2024

Universal Music Group Acquires Dominant Stake In Mavin Records
Universal Music Group Acquires Dominant Stake In Mavin Records

He emphasized the commitment to furthering Mavin's mission both within Africa and worldwide through this landmark partnership with UMG.

February 27, 2024

The Spotify Effect: Understanding How Algorithms Influence Music Listening
The Spotify Effect: Understanding How Algorithms Influence Music Listening

The report delves into Spotify's algorithmic playlists and mixes, including its radio feature, Daily Mix, Discover Weekly, Release Radar, On....

February 24, 2024


Tips Industries Board To Deliberate Share Buyback Proposal On February
Tips Industries Board To Deliberate Share Buyback Proposal On February...

The company's Board of Directors is slated to convene on February 28, with a primary agenda item being the consideration....

February 24, 2024

Sony Music India Records 11% Increase In Net Profit For
Sony Music India Records 11% Increase In Net Profit For...

The renowned music giant reported a net profit of Rs 227 crore, marking a significant uptick from the Rs 204....

February 23, 2024

Sony Reports Impressive 13% YoY Profit Growth Driven By Surging 
Sony Reports Impressive 13% YoY Profit Growth Driven By Surging ...

The company highlighted growth in recorded and published , merchandise, and licensing revenue.

February 15, 2024

Spotify Strikes A Chord: $9 Billion Payout Resonates Across Music
Spotify Strikes A Chord: $9 Billion Payout Resonates Across Music...

This staggering figure, nearly tripling over the past six years, constitutes a substantial portion of the $48 billion-plus that Spotify....

February 12, 2024


Spotify Discontinues Podcast Feature For Licensed Music Integration
Spotify Discontinues Podcast Feature For Licensed Music Integration

This decision coincides with Spotify's announcement of an expanded partnership with Riverside, integrating the renowned podcast creation service's tools into....

February 10, 2024

Warner Music Plans 10% Staff Reduction To Strengthen Core Business
Warner Music Plans 10% Staff Reduction To Strengthen Core Business

Warner Music currently boasts 5 out of the top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, signaling its....

February 08, 2024

Singing Sensation Guru Randhawa Becomes Brand Ambassador For InfraMantra
Singing Sensation Guru Randhawa Becomes Brand Ambassador For InfraMantra

InfraMantra, a prominent name in real estate services, has proudly announced the addition of renowned singer Guru Randhawa to its....

February 07, 2024

Spotify Achieves 236 Million Premium Users Milestone
Spotify Achieves 236 Million Premium Users Milestone

This achievement comes as part of the December-ending quarter, alongside a 5 per cent rise in total monthly active users....

February 07, 2024


TuneCore Unleashes First-Ever Accelerator Report, India Surges With 16% Quarter
TuneCore Unleashes First-Ever Accelerator Report, India Surges With 16% Quarter...

In the first quarter following TuneCore Accelerator’s launch, nearly 10,000 artists increased their streams by an average of 143% compared....

February 02, 2024

TikTok And Universal Music Fail To Reach Terms In Content
TikTok And Universal Music Fail To Reach Terms In Content...

UMG has been engaged in contract renewal discussions with TikTok, emphasizing the need for fair compensation for artists and songwriters.

January 31, 2024

SymphonyOS Joins Forces With CD Baby, Bringing AI-Powered Marketing Tools
SymphonyOS Joins Forces With CD Baby, Bringing AI-Powered Marketing Tools...

This collaboration seeks to democratize access to advanced marketing resources for emerging musicians who may not have the support of....

January 30, 2024

Music Broadcast Reports Quarterly Financials: Net Sales Rise, Profit Declines
Music Broadcast Reports Quarterly Financials: Net Sales Rise, Profit Declines

The company reported a total net sales figure of Rs. 60.44 crore in December 2023, reflecting a notable increase of....

January 29, 2024


SoundCloud Paves The Way For AI-Created Music With Trio Of
SoundCloud Paves The Way For AI-Created Music With Trio Of...

These collaborations empower artists to directly upload songs created with AI tools to the SoundCloud platform, marking a significant milestone....

January 27, 2024

Warner Music Joins Forces With Giraffe For Major Impact In
Warner Music Joins Forces With Giraffe For Major Impact In...

The collaboration is poised to open up new avenues for WMG in Pakistan's dynamic music industry, leveraging the expertise of....

January 25, 2024

Apple Music To Pay Artists More For Superior Audio Quality
Apple Music To Pay Artists More For Superior Audio Quality

The change, effective from January's month-end royalty payments, means songs in Spatial Audio will now receive a payout rate up....

January 23, 2024

Spotify's Unmatched Dominance Raises Questions About Profits
Spotify's Unmatched Dominance Raises Questions About Profits

Spotify has successfully solidified its reign as the leading platform in the industry. However, behind these impressive statistics, a critical....

January 22, 2024


Linkfire A/S And Universal Music Group Extend Global Partnership With
Linkfire A/S And Universal Music Group Extend Global Partnership With...

The continuation of this collaboration marks a milestone in the enduring alliance between Linkfire and Universal Music Group.

January 12, 2024

Saregama: Long-Term Outlook Remains Robust Despite Near-Term Challenges
Saregama: Long-Term Outlook Remains Robust Despite Near-Term Challenges

Saregama's portfolio from Q3FY24 onwards. This integration is anticipated to contribute to the overall financial dynamics of the company in....

January 12, 2024

TikTok Parent ByteDance Shuts Down Resso In India, Refunds Offered
TikTok Parent ByteDance Shuts Down Resso In India, Refunds Offered...

The shutdown encompasses Resso and its related operations, offering users refunds for their remaining subscription fees.

January 12, 2024

Apple Music Classical Invests $5 Million In Expanding To China,
Apple Music Classical Invests $5 Million In Expanding To China,...

The service is scheduled to be launched in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau from January 24, as announced....

January 10, 2024


Spotify's Price Hike Sparks Industry Surge: UK  Subscription Spending Soars
Spotify's Price Hike Sparks Industry Surge: UK Subscription Spending Soars...

The individual monthly Premium subscription in the UK rose from £9.99 to £10.99, while the Family Plan increased from £16.99....

January 10, 2024

Spotify Adjusts Ticketing Strategy Following Substantial Job Losses
Spotify Adjusts Ticketing Strategy Following Substantial Job Losses

The Stockholm-based company, which announced a 17% reduction in its workforce impacting over 1,500 employees in December, witnessed the departure....

January 08, 2024

EY Report: India's Music Industry Faces Challenges Due To Copyright
EY Report: India's Music Industry Faces Challenges Due To Copyright...

EY's report reveals a notable growth in music publishing revenues within India, surging from INR 3.4 billion (USD $40.8 million)....

January 05, 2024

Spotify's 138% Soars, Leading Billboard Global Music Index To 31%
Spotify's 138% Soars, Leading Billboard Global Music Index To 31%...

The recently released Billboard Global Music Index for 2023 reveals an impressive 31% overall improvement, with Spotify leading the charge,....

January 03, 2024


Leisure Listening Soars: Pocket FM Rewind2023 Surpasses 75 Billion Streaming
Leisure Listening Soars: Pocket FM Rewind2023 Surpasses 75 Billion Streaming...

Delhi NCR, Bangalore and Mumbai are the Pocket FM top three cities in India; emerging cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Surat....

December 21, 2023

Apple's Financial Incentives For Artists Adopting Spatial Audio
Apple's Financial Incentives For Artists Adopting Spatial Audio

As per a Bloomberg report, artists adopting spatial audio will receive enhanced incentives starting the upcoming year, potentially resulting in....

December 13, 2023

India And Korea Join Forces: IPRS And KOMCA's MOU Sparks
India And Korea Join Forces: IPRS And KOMCA's MOU Sparks...

Indian music with its legendary legacy emanating from its various regions has been a  top draw across the world.

December 09, 2023

Virgin Music Group Unveils New Global Leadership And Restructuring Plans
Virgin Music Group Unveils New Global Leadership And Restructuring Plans

Virgin Music Group combines two respected global indie brands, Virgin Music and Ingrooves Music Group as part of growth strategy

October 27, 2023


Spotify Data Reveals The Growth Of Regional Hip-Hop Music In
Spotify Data Reveals The Growth Of Regional Hip-Hop Music In...

mongst the most streamed genres on Spotify India, hip hop music in the country has seen growth across languages and....

October 26, 2023

Spotify Tightens Grip On Free Plan Usage In India With
Spotify Tightens Grip On Free Plan Usage In India With...

This strategic move is part of Spotify's effort to convert a significant portion of its ad-supported free-tier userbase in India....

October 16, 2023

India's Iconic Music Label Saregama Acquires Majority Stake In Pocket
India's Iconic Music Label Saregama Acquires Majority Stake In Pocket...

The deal, valued at $20 million, marks a strategic shift for Saregama and promises to reshape the landscape of digital....

October 04, 2023

Katy Perry Strikes A Chord With $225 Million Music Rights
Katy Perry Strikes A Chord With $225 Million Music Rights...

Katy Perry's decision to sell her music rights for $225 million is a testament to the changing dynamics of the....

September 19, 2023


Sony And Universal-Owned APM Music Forge AI-Powered Partnership With Incantio
Sony And Universal-Owned APM Music Forge AI-Powered Partnership With Incantio

The collaboration aims to revolutionize the way music supervisors, filmmakers, and content creators discover and utilize production music.

September 05, 2023

Tech Giant VS Music Industry: Elon Musk's X Files To
Tech Giant VS Music Industry: Elon Musk's X Files To...

The lawsuit alleges that the platform has allowed rampant piracy to persist unchecked, prompting the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA)....

August 17, 2023

Tencent Music Reports Surge In Quarterly Revenue, But Forecasts Impending
Tencent Music Reports Surge In Quarterly Revenue, But Forecasts Impending...

However, amidst the celebration of this growth, the company sounded a cautionary note, hinting at potential challenges that may lie....

August 16, 2023

Amazon Music Collaborates With Bandsintown For Exclusive Merchandise
Amazon Music Collaborates With Bandsintown For Exclusive Merchandise

The Amazon Music and Bandsintown merch integration will let over 590,000 registered artists

August 04, 2023


Spotify Set To Increase Premium Price In The US Amid
Spotify Set To Increase Premium Price In The US Amid...

The news has elicited mixed reactions from Spotify users and industry experts.

July 22, 2023

Music Meets Design: Canva Joins Forces With Warner And Merlin,
Music Meets Design: Canva Joins Forces With Warner And Merlin,...

This strategic partnership will enable Canva users to incorporate a wide array of licensed songs into their content, opening up....

July 03, 2023

Independent Label Gem Tunes Strikes Distribution Deal With Believe International
Independent Label Gem Tunes Strikes Distribution Deal With Believe International

The Distribution Deal: Gem Tunes has finalized a music distribution deal with Believe International, a globally recognized platform that specializes....

June 29, 2023

Amblin Partners Makes Music Library Power Move: Sells 50% Stake
Amblin Partners Makes Music Library Power Move: Sells 50% Stake...

The Deal: Amblin Partners has announced the sale of a 50% stake in its vast music library to a $200....

June 29, 2023


Warner Music Group And Yoto Teams Up To Revolutionize Kids
Warner Music Group And Yoto Teams Up To Revolutionize Kids...

The partnership between Warner Music Group and Yoto aims to harness the power of music and storytelling to educate and....

June 12, 2023

Connecting Artists And Fans: Tidal's Artist Home Hub Revolutionizes Profile
Connecting Artists And Fans: Tidal's Artist Home Hub Revolutionizes Profile...

The company is far from alone in this goal, though. SoundCloud is its most direct competitor in this strategy, but....

June 01, 2023

Jaxsta Expands It's Services With The Launch of Vinyl.com, A
Jaxsta Expands It's Services With The Launch of Vinyl.com, A...

Vinyl Records, catering to music enthusiasts who appreciate the tangible and nostalgic experience of collecting physical music.

May 23, 2023

Former Spotify Executive Joins Exceleration Music To Support Independent Labels
Former Spotify Executive Joins Exceleration Music To Support Independent Labels

In his new role, Ecker will be responsible for developing and growing Exceleration Music's roster of independent labels.

May 11, 2023


Primary Wave Expands Global Reach With $100M Investment In India's
Primary Wave Expands Global Reach With $100M Investment In India's...

Times Music is a prominent player in the Indian music industry, with a vast catalog of music across various genres

April 27, 2023

Spotlight On Copyright: Spotify And Record Labels Join Forces To
Spotlight On Copyright: Spotify And Record Labels Join Forces To...

If Spotify keeps growing at its current rate, it will have a billion global users by the midpoint of 2027.

April 26, 2023

Universal Music's Bold Move To Block AI Access To It's
Universal Music's Bold Move To Block AI Access To It's...

The move by Universal Music has sparked a debate about the role of AI in the music industry.

April 15, 2023

Warner Records Boosts Marketing Team With Promotion Of T.J. Landig
Warner Records Boosts Marketing Team With Promotion Of T.J. Landig...

This move is seen as a reflection of the company's commitment to the development of young and talented executives.

April 11, 2023


Former EMI and Sony Music Executive Unveils New Music Business
Former EMI and Sony Music Executive Unveils New Music Business...

The launch of JM Reid Group comes at a time when the music industry is undergoing significant changes.

April 06, 2023

Songtradr Strengthens B2B Music Solutions With Acquisition Of 7digital
Songtradr Strengthens B2B Music Solutions With Acquisition Of 7digital

The acquisition of 7digital will help Songtradr expand its offerings and reach new markets.

April 03, 2023

Warner Music Group Announces Plans to Cut 4% of Global
Warner Music Group Announces Plans to Cut 4% of Global...

The announcement was made by Warner's CEO, Jason Kilar, who said that the company is making "hard choices in order....

March 30, 2023

Big News From SoundCloud: The Company Has Announced That Eliah
Big News From SoundCloud: The Company Has Announced That Eliah...

The company has announced that Eliah Seton has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

March 10, 2023


TuneCore Introduces Royalty Payments "SPLITS",To Fuel Collaboration For Self-Releasing Artists
TuneCore Introduces Royalty Payments "SPLITS",To Fuel Collaboration For Self-Releasing Artists

By launching Splits, TuneCore now features the most comprehensive suite of artist support services and the industry’s most affordable distribution....

March 01, 2023

Warner Music India signs deal to Acquire a majority stake
Warner Music India signs deal to Acquire a majority stake...

Warner Music India Acquires a Majority Stake In Divo.

February 08, 2023

Spotify becomes first music streaming service to cross 200M paid
Spotify becomes first music streaming service to cross 200M paid...

Spotify is widely considered to be the largest music streaming service in the world

February 02, 2023

YouTube Music launches 'Listening Room' beta programme
YouTube Music launches 'Listening Room' beta programme

The YouTube Music team is launching an early access programme that will give selected users access to new features to....

January 24, 2023


Warner Acquires Recorded Music Rights to YES' Complete Atlantic Records
Warner Acquires Recorded Music Rights to YES' Complete Atlantic Records...

This acquisition continues a longstanding relationship between the band and Warner Music that now spans over a half-century, beginning with....

January 24, 2023

Spotify to cut workforce by 6 percent-Report
Spotify to cut workforce by 6 percent-Report

Spotify has about 9,800 employees. In October, the -streaming giant laid off 38 staff from its Gimlet Media and Parcast....

January 23, 2023

Apple continues to work on classical music app
Apple continues to work on classical music app

Tech giant Apple is reportedly working on a standalone classical music application.

January 20, 2023

Independent Artists, Sing Loud and Proud with Songdew's Revolutionary Global
Independent Artists, Sing Loud and Proud with Songdew's Revolutionary Global...

This highlights the need for artists to not only get placed on streaming platforms, but also to be discovered and....

January 16, 2023


Cindy Mabe Appointment Chair and CEO of Universal Music Group
Cindy Mabe Appointment Chair and CEO of Universal Music Group...

Universal Music Group has appointed widely respected executive Cindy Mabe as Chair and CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN),....

January 11, 2023

Spotify's New Feature 'Playlist in a Bottle' Lets You Create
Spotify's New Feature 'Playlist in a Bottle' Lets You Create...

The new feature, called Playlist in a Bottle, prompts you to answer a series of song-inspired prompts like "a song....

January 05, 2023

Neha Sharma Katyal joins Spotify as Director of Sales
Neha Sharma Katyal joins Spotify as Director of Sales

Prior to this, Katyal was Business Head at Twitter India

January 05, 2023

Who is the king of the entertainment industries? UMG finished
Who is the king of the entertainment industries? UMG finished...

SPOTIFY VS. UNIVERSAL AND WARNER: THE BIG DIFFERENCE IN 2022

January 04, 2023


YouTube Music to bring live lyrics with tweaked Casting UI
YouTube Music to bring live lyrics with tweaked Casting UI

In live lyrics, the verse being played is highlighted in white and the background remains blurred.

December 26, 2022

Prime Video announcing collaboration for theatrical release with Karan Johar’s
Prime Video announcing collaboration for theatrical release with Karan Johar’s...

Prime Video’s expansive content library features multiple licensed Dharma classics that have acquired massive fan-following over the years

December 16, 2022

VERZUZ by Triller Kicks Off #VerzuzDESI,A Celebration of Emerging Artists
VERZUZ by Triller Kicks Off #VerzuzDESI,A Celebration of Emerging Artists

First In Series Debuts December 22 at 9.30 PM IST/ 4.00 PM GMT/ 11.00 AM EST

December 15, 2022

Spotify launches in-app rewards program for Indian listeners
Spotify launches in-app rewards program for Indian listeners

The new experiment is an in-app rewards program, and will offer discounts and other benefits based on people’s usage of....

December 14, 2022


Divo onboards a host of regional content creators to offer
Divo onboards a host of regional content creators to offer...

Divo will work closely with the content creators and help them launch their own exclusive podcasts on Spotify.

December 08, 2022

Apple adds karaoke feature to its music service "Apple Music
Apple adds karaoke feature to its music service "Apple Music...

This new karaoke-style mode, according to the business, has features like changeable vocals, background vocals

December 07, 2022

Fandrum Announces Large Pre-seed Investment From Dr Annurag Batra
Fandrum Announces Large Pre-seed Investment From Dr Annurag Batra

The digital fan community platform has been started by Samridhi Katyal and Vipul Chaube

December 06, 2022

TheSmallBigIdea announces key elevations for senior management
TheSmallBigIdea announces key elevations for senior management

In an endeavor to strengthen its leadership team, TheSmallBigIdea recently announced top-level elevations in its senior leadership team.

December 05, 2022


WhatsApp Communities is a powerful tool to drive social impact
WhatsApp Communities is a powerful tool to drive social impact...

In India, WhatsApp has been working closely with ten organizations as part of WhatsApp’s Community Builders Program, offered to only....

December 02, 2022

iTV Network inks pact with GKFTII to enrich Academic-Industry Collaboration
iTV Network inks pact with GKFTII to enrich Academic-Industry Collaboration

iTV Network and Gulshan Kumar Film & Television Institute of India, an educational initiative of T-Series and pacts with each....

November 30, 2022

NetEase Cloud music revenues reach $331M
NetEase Cloud music revenues reach $331M

NetEase’s Chief Financial Officer Charles Yang told analysts during an earnings call that Cloud Music’s revenue grew

November 29, 2022

Prime Video Wraps Up a Successful Stint at the 53rd
Prime Video Wraps Up a Successful Stint at the 53rd...

For the second year in a row, Prime Video’s presence at IFFI, Asia’s oldest and India’s most iconic international film....

November 29, 2022


FanTiger becomes the first  NFT platform By crossing 50K transactions
FanTiger becomes the first NFT platform By crossing 50K transactions

India’s first NFT platform FanTiger registered more than 50,000 transactions in the last 30 days, becoming the first NFT platform....

November 29, 2022

Big Bang Media Ventures and New Horizons Alliance (NHA) have
Big Bang Media Ventures and New Horizons Alliance (NHA) have...

Big Bang Media Ventures & New Horizons Alliance Merge

November 25, 2022

Spotify expands audiobooks to countries beyond US
Spotify expands audiobooks to countries beyond US

It allows users to listen to more than 3,00,000 audiobook titles, which can also be downloaded for offline listening.

November 24, 2022

Soundcloud offers 50% off it's ‘NEXT PRO’ Plan, which includes
Soundcloud offers 50% off it's ‘NEXT PRO’ Plan, which includes...

SoundCloud is currently offering 50% off its ‘Next Pro’ plan.

November 22, 2022


Believe India in collaboration with Manzil Mystics launches "The BEAMS
Believe India in collaboration with Manzil Mystics launches "The BEAMS...

The initiative is aimed at creating an opportunity for talented musicians and providing formal education for music

November 21, 2022

Grand Launch of Music Label “ETERNAL SOUNDS”
Grand Launch of Music Label “ETERNAL SOUNDS”

The great legacy of classical, film and folk music created in that period still resonates with elan. With these thoughts,....

November 19, 2022

Tunecore announces grant that will award one India based artist
Tunecore announces grant that will award one India based artist...

TuneCore have announced the funding of a grant for India based music creators. The TuneCore Grant is a cash endowment....

November 18, 2022

Mirchi acquires significant minority stake in Spardha - An online
Mirchi acquires significant minority stake in Spardha - An online...

Entertainment Network India Limited (Mirchi) has acquired a significant minority stake in Spardha – a music e-learning startup.

November 16, 2022


YouTube has reportedly crossed 80 million Music and Premium subscribers
YouTube has reportedly crossed 80 million Music and Premium subscribers...

Hence, the number is 30 million subscribers more than the 50 million the video streaming platform announced in 2021.

November 11, 2022

Snapchat has launched Snapchat Sounds Creator Fund, to support emerging
Snapchat has launched Snapchat Sounds Creator Fund, to support emerging...

Snapchat, has launched Snapchat Sounds Creator Fund, a new grant program designed to support emerging and independent artists in India. 

November 10, 2022

Amazon Prime Music has increased from 2 million to 100
Amazon Prime Music has increased from 2 million to 100...

The action is being taken as retailers seek to expand their subscription offerings by bundling entertainment services such as streaming....

November 07, 2022

IPRS ranked as the 5th largest Society by revenue in
IPRS ranked as the 5th largest Society by revenue in...

Records an increase in income by 77.6% over 2 years driven by the rapid growth of streaming.

November 01, 2022


Indian music label Saregama's profit rises 36% on new song
Indian music label Saregama's profit rises 36% on new song...

Higher revenue, including from sales of its Carvaan portable music player, helped Saregama offset a 32% rise in total expenses.

October 31, 2022

Turnkey to represent BMG India
Turnkey to represent BMG India

BMG, the world’s largest international company outside the three “majors”, has struck a sub-publishing agreement for the territory of India....

October 29, 2022

Treasure Records made the record of surpassing 1.2 Cr. views
Treasure Records made the record of surpassing 1.2 Cr. views...

As a new aspiring music platform, it takes time to reach 1.2 crore viewers with only three songs, but Treasure....

October 26, 2022

Collective Artists’ Network elevates it's platform Big Bang Social
Collective Artists’ Network elevates it's platform Big Bang Social

As a part of the scaling up, new tech features and services will now be made available to meet both....

October 20, 2022


Sony Music inks new partnership with Kuwait-based Creative studio GHMZA
Sony Music inks new partnership with Kuwait-based Creative studio GHMZA

To mark the new partnership, actor and Arabic pop singer Bader Al Shuaibi, and Kuwaiti singer, songwriter, and television personality ....

October 19, 2022

Spotify's promise for Hi-Fi streaming could be bundled with a
Spotify's promise for Hi-Fi streaming could be bundled with a...

Spotify early last year announced that it’ll soon be adding support for “music in CD-quality, lossless audio format” in its....

October 17, 2022

Audio Network announced a new partnership with music search engine
Audio Network announced a new partnership with music search engine...

Audio Network announced a new partnership with music search engine Figaro to make it easier and faster for customers in....

October 14, 2022

Boult Audio has roped in Saif Ali Khan and Suryakumar
Boult Audio has roped in Saif Ali Khan and Suryakumar...

The fastest-growing homegrown consumer tech brand Boult Audio has roped in actor Saif Ali Khan and Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav....

October 13, 2022


BrandMusiq crafts sonic identity for Toyota
BrandMusiq crafts sonic identity for Toyota

Toyota is the World’s Largest Automotive Company, and one of India’s top 5 car brands.

October 11, 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni,has launched a quadcopter consumer camera drone named
Mahendra Singh Dhoni,has launched a quadcopter consumer camera drone named...

Indian cricketing star Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who popularized the 'helicopter shot' has launched a quadcopter consumer camera drone named 'Droni'.

October 10, 2022

Spotify buys Dublin-based Kinzen
Spotify buys Dublin-based Kinzen

Kinsen was founded by Mark Little and Áine Kerr.

October 07, 2022

Meta Offers Royality-Free Music Library to Instagram Reels Advertisers-MBW
Meta Offers Royality-Free Music Library to Instagram Reels Advertisers-MBW

Meta announced the update in a release on Tuesday (October 4).

October 07, 2022


Apple Music has reached the record mark of 100 million
Apple Music has reached the record mark of 100 million...

With 100 millions songs, human curation is more important than ever for connecting artists and fans.

October 04, 2022