Sertanejo artist Alex Ronaldo created a stream farm as a side hustle, but "everything is bought and paid for here," says one music manager.
Hit songs and albums from Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, Eminem and Beyonce drove 8.1% in organic revenue growth for the German music company.
Amid tariffs and '51st state' remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, this year's Junos reflected a distinct Canadian pride. But how did it meet the moment?
Sum 41 and The Beaches also won at this year’s show, which celebrated Canadian nationalism at a time when the country faces tariffs and threats of annexation.
Frank Briegmann says UMG’s “artist-centric” streaming model and "Streaming 2.0” tiered pricing will drive industry growth.
Also this week: The Indigenous Music Office introduces 10 participants in its inaugural Cultural Cadence Mentorship, plus Universal Music Canada names co-heads of A&R.
The appointment comes as part of Sony Music Latin Iberia's newly-announced organizational structure for operations in Brazil.
Industry experts fear budget cuts will further damage a sector already struggling from years of underfunding and complex issues surrounding generative AI.
Looking to emulate South Korea’s K-pop juggernaut, the island nation’s music industry is banding together to take its pop music global.
IFPI recently identified MENA as the world's fastest growing region for music sales.
