Marketing & Brand

Aug 20, 2026

1 min read

New Spotify Feature to Display Playlist Editors' Explanations for Song Choices

The feature is called Playlist Notes, and it will be available to users as well

Culture & Lifestyle

Aug 20, 2026

1 min read

GRAMMY-Winning Producer Nick Raskulinecz Launches Record Label

Hiss Recordings will focus on singles released by rising acts

Business & Finance

Aug 20, 2026

1 min read

AI-Powered Touring Operations Platform Quantizr Raises $5 Million

The funding round was led by TTV Capital

Policy & Legal

Aug 20, 2026

2 min read

UMG Strikes Licensing Deal with AI-Powered Music Remixing App, Hook

Gives fans new ways to create, and artists and rightsholders greater control and compensation

Marketing & Brand

Aug 20, 2026

1 min read

Virgin Music Group Signs Marketing and Distribution Deal With Indian Label Sur Music World

Virgin will focus its efforts on Sur Music World‘s Bhojpuri and regional Indian catalog

Marketing & Brand

Aug 20, 2026

1 min read

UMG Strikes Landmark Global Deal for The Beatles’ Merch, Licensing and E-Commerce

Builds on Apple Corps Ltd and UMG’s collaborative stewardship of the band’s catalog

Policy & Legal

Aug 20, 2026

1 min read

Netflix, AEG Presents Sued Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trademark

Christian metal band Demon Hunter are not happy

Careers & People

Aug 20, 2026

1 min read

Virgin Music Group UK President Vanessa Bosåen to Step Down

She held the position since 2021

Policy & Legal

Aug 20, 2026

1 min read

Udio and GRAI License Dozens of New Patents Detailing How AI Music Can be Created and Monetized

The patents were developed by Music IP Holdings, which is supported by Universal Music Group

Community & Social Impact

Aug 19, 2026

1 min read

Eventric Master Tour Announces Partnership with NITO

The union is a “no-brainer,” says NITO’s Nathaniel Marro

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