Industry Moves & Milestones
- The BMG/Concord merger has been approved by US and German competition authorities, reshaping the indie label landscape.
- Industry veteran Robert ‘Bob’ Fred Whittaker has passed away, leaving a legacy of mentorship and dealmaking.
- Pam Lewis of PLA Media shares her journey on ‘My Music Row Story,’ highlighting decades of music PR expertise.
- Assignments for June 2026 are out—see who got hired across labels, publishing, and tech roles.
- A new climate report reveals record labels are making measurable progress toward reducing emissions, but urges faster adoption of green touring and packaging.
- The NO FAKES Act, targeting AI deepfakes, faces a US Senate Judiciary Committee vote on June 18—five key points every artist should know.
- AI researcher Timnit Gebru warns parents about kids interacting with chatbots, urging safeguards at SXSW.
- One label turned an unauthorized AI remix into a global hit by embracing the trend—find out how they negotiated control.
- Spotify is launching direct full-length video uploads for artists, directly challenging YouTube’s dominance.
- Top 10 most-followed music artists on TikTok in 2026: who’s leading and what it means for marketing.
- 10 great YouTube consultants with proven track records to boost your channel strategy.
- Knicks Championship Parade will feature a who’s who of NYC rappers, starting with Wu-Tang Clan—a major live moment for hip-hop.
- ‘Michael’ (the biopic) goes big in Japan, closing in on $1B global box office.
- Don’t Freeze Mechanicals Again: a call to action for fair royalty structures in the streaming era.
- Los tres retos que frenan tu negocio musical (Spanish): three key challenges holding back music businesses.
- Release Radar: Lauren Sanderson preserves the chaos on album ‘LAUREN’.
- Music of Future Global TV presents ‘Sad Cypress’ Behind the EP series.
- Catch Josh Denzel on the latest podcast episode discussing music, mindset, and marketing.
Sustainability & Climate Action
AI Regulation & Ethics
Platform & Creator News
Concert & Culture Buzz
Music Business Essentials
New Releases & Podcasts
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