Industry Awards & Recognition
- The winners of the Ivor Novello Awards 2026 have been announced, celebrating the best in British songwriting and composing.
Digital Strategy & Monetization
- YouTube posting strategy in 2026: find the optimal upload frequency to maximize reach without burning out.
- A new AI music monetization goldrush is emerging around sampling 2.0, offering untapped revenue streams.
- Warner Music COO Armin Zerza states music is under-monetized and under-digitized, with years of productivity ahead.
- Spotify and UMG have reached new licensing agreements, signaling ongoing shifts in streaming royalties.
Legal Landscape
- The dog that didn’t bark in Wixen v. Meta: key implications for copyright in the age of AI.
- Ontario begins enforcing its aggressive ticket-scalping ban, the toughest in North America.
Artist Career & Development
- Is 30 too old to enter the business side of music? Advice for late starters.
- Tinie Tempah warns the music industry risks excluding working-class talent.
- Tips on making music your career: best advice from industry insiders.
- Artist Audit: Payusnomind’s “Aggie” reviewed.
- Gretchen Wilson to perform at the Freedom 250 National Memorial Day Candlelight Tribute.
Music & Production Tips
- Try this next time you record a rap song – a quick production hack.
- A video editor shares a game-changing tool for faster editing.
- Ten of the best Gram Parsons songs highlighted.
- “Drasticism” by Bella Litsa – a new release to watch.
Global & Market Insights
- Spotify claims market leadership in India’s audio-streaming at Investor Day.
- “The most dangerous client in a negotiation” (Spanish article) – lessons for music business negotiations.
Source: MusicBiz4All.com/music-business-digest
