Gen-Z dislikes streaming, and the music industry isn’t ready for the shift. Their love for TikTok, YouTube, old hits, and physical media is changing everything… again.
After decades of investing in human talent, does the music industry really want to replace talented songwriters, artists and producers with an AI music designer to save money and speed up production? UMG seems to be saying yes, writes Bobby Owsinski.
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards cycle kicks off with submissions this summer 2025 and wraps up with final votes in early January 2026. With fresh categories and rule changes, this edition brings fresh opportunities and new Grammy dates and deadlines to track.
Think women are dominating pop music? This new analysis of shifting dynamics and music’s gender gap may surprise you and show where the industry is actually headed.
The global music industry is entering a new era of change and uncertainty. Explore an overview of the MIDiA Global Music Forecast, an in-depth 83-page report, built on detailed data and expert analysis that forecasts where the music business is headed next.
After years of growing his fanbase in India, Ed Sheeran’s strategic collaboration with Arijit Singh spotlights the power of Indian fandom and offers a guide to global music success.
The Grammys announce new Award categories, dates and deadlines for the 68th GRAMMY Awards. 2026 winners will be announced live at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1.
5% of royalties collected by SoundExchange are paid to the SAG-AFRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund. If you are a nonfeatured musician or vocalist, you may have money waiting for you in this SAG AFTRA musician fund.
We’re proud to share that Hypebot has been named a Top Music Industry blog and website by Feedspot alongside Music Week, Mark Mulligan of MIDiA’s blog, Bob Lefsetz and more.
As record labels push to monetize fandom yet again, the are reviving an old playbook. But will today’s artists play along? The recorded industry’s future may hinge on expanded rights deals and there ability to finally deliver on their promise, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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