Industry Headlines
- UMG Q1 2025: Universal Music Group generated $3.39 billion in Q1, up 8.1% year-over-year, driven by BTS, Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, and more.
- Sony Music Legal Victory: Sony Music won a copyright and performer rights battle against the estates of Jimi Hendrix’s bandmates.
- Times Music Acquisition: Times Music acquired long-running Punjabi label Catrack Entertainment.
- Spotify Display Campaigns: Spotify’s display ads now smarter for artists to turn listeners into fans.
- From MI to the Stage: Drummer Ian Foreman shares his journey; check out the feature.
- Industry Ink: BigXThaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman, Megan Moroney, CAA, ADHD, and more in the latest industry moves.
- Drake & Adin Ross Lawsuit: New lawsuit claims Drake and streamer Adin Ross misled fans in gambling promos.
- Ghost Writing Questions: Industry questions around ghost writing continue to surface.
- AAPI Vibe Fest: Atlanta’s AAPI Vibe Fest returns to Duluth on May 9 with free music, cultural performances, and community celebration.
- Music Review: ‘Ships of Sailed’ returns with new single ‘Exit Wounds’ that hits hard.
- David Goggin (Mr. Bonzai) Passes: The recording industry Renaissance man died at 78.
- AI in African Music: African music industry weighs AI risks and rewards, noting it will never cover what’s authentic.
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Source: MusicBiz4All.com/music-business-digest
