Top music business news last week included the release of Spotify Wrapped and how musicians can make the most of it, controversial AI firm Suno acquired Songkick, more on per-stream rates, news from Olivia Dean, Lewis Capaldi, Sonica, Tencent Music and more.
Top Music Business News Last Week
- 2025 Spotify Wrapped For Musicians and Songwriters: What’s New
- Suno has acquired Songkick: What it means for Artists
- Spotify Explains Why There’s No ‘Per-Stream Rate’ – Artists and Industry Push Back
- Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Over “Sound-Alike” Ad
- Olivia Dean wins fans partial refunds from Ticketmaster and AXS
- Lewis Capaldi Is Back on the Road. We Need to Talk About the Mental Health Toll of Touring
- Sonica is a New Music Platform Putting Artists Back in Control
- Eventbrite Sold for $500M as Bending Spoons Takes Over Troubled Ticketing Platform
- Bandcamp Fridays returns today as all 2026 dates announced
- What Is Tencent Music? And What Makes China’s Streaming So Unique?
- The Future of Record Labels: Shifting Sands [MIDiA]
Bruce Houghton
