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1. Bose Wants a Bigger Piece of the Music Business: New Record Label, New Content Studio, Live Events Ahead

   Bose is branching out into other facets of the music industry with the launch of an in-house content studio, Bose Studios, and a new record label, Bose Records. Audio equipment manufacturer Bose is expanding its music business horizons with the launch of Bose Studios, an in-house content studio, and a new record label, Bose Records. […]

2. Chicago Founding Member and Saxophonist Walter Parazaider Dies at 81

   Walter Parazaider, a founding member of rock and jazz ensemble Chicago, has passed away at 81 after complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Walter Parazaider, saxophonist and one of the founding members of rock and jazz band Chicago, has passed away following complications related to a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81. His wife […]

3. Warner Music’s Aggressive Global Buildout Continues With Virtual Artist Deal in China, ‘Expansion Into the Bengali Music Market’ in India

   Warner Music is betting big on virtual artists in China, where it’s partnered with an avatar-focused company called Dream Maker. Meanwhile, the major is also looking “to take Bengali music to a much wider audience” under an SVF Entertainment tie-up. Warner Music China just recently unveiled the Dream Maker deal, which came to light in […]

4. ‘Michael’ Goes Big In Japan as Record-Setting Biopic Closes In on the Historic $1 Billion Mark

   The Michael Jackson biopic continues to make film history with an epic showing in Japan that could finally push it over the billion-dollar threshold. Michael, Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, has already had an epic run at the domestic box office and abroad. It’s already made music […]

5. Meta Must Face the Music (Infringement Litigation): $109 Million Lawsuit from Eminem’s Publisher Shall Proceed, Federal Judge Rules

   A federal judge denies Meta’s motion to dismiss a copyright infringement claim from Eminem’s publisher, allowing the case to move forward. After Meta filed to dismiss Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style’s direct copyright infringement claim, a federal judge has denied the motion, allowing the case to head into discovery. Eight Mile Style is seeking maximum […]

6. Live Nation Stock Hits an All-Time High as Buenos Aires Arena Deal Closes

   Live Nation acquires a majority stake in Buenos Aires’ Movistar Arena, launching the company’s stock to an all-time high. Live Nation has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Movistar Arena Buenos Aires, giving the concert giant ownership of one of Latin America’s biggest live entertainment venues. Located in Argentina’s capital city, the arena […]

7. Is Music’s Biggest Night Getting Too Big? 2027 Grammy Awards to Feature 100 Categories, Up From ‘Just’ 78 in 2012

   The Recording Academy announces some changes ahead of the next Grammy Awards, including five new categories and Best New Artist changes. The Recording Academy has announced some updated rules and categories ahead of the 2027 Grammy Awards, which will broadcast live across ABC, Disney+, and Hulu on February 7, 2027. This year will see five […]

8. Qobuz Delivers 45.7% Revenue Growth Results as Listeners Leave Big Streaming

   Qobuz is rapidly becoming a global player alongside the music streaming giants in a major success story for the independent French company. Qobuz, the high-res streamer founded in 2007, started out as a niche platform prized by audiophiles, but has rapidly ascended as a global player among the music streaming giants. That’s especially evident as […]

9. Two Concert Livestreams in One Day? Amazon Music Tees Up ‘Free Worldwide Broadcast’ of Goose’s Madison Square Garden Show

   Amazon Music’s scored another big livestream – this time from Goose, which is now set to make an upcoming Madison Square Garden concert “available to watch for free worldwide.” Technically, the Wilton, Connecticut-based group has MSG shows teed up for Friday, June 19th as well as Saturday the 20th. But Amazon Music is preparing to […]

10. Paying for Precision—The New Economics of Music Usage Data for Royalty Distribution

    For decades, the music industry has accepted a compromise in how royalties from public performance are distributed. When music is played in cafes, restaurants, retail stores, gyms, and other licensed venues, businesses pay fees with the expectation that the rights creators will be compensated for those plays. But in practice, collective management organizations (CMOs) have […]

11. It’s Not Just AM Radio—FM Radio is Being Nixed From New Vehicles, Too

    Rivian’s new R2 electric SUV will (concerningly) require an internet connection to listen to music or radio, omitting AM and FM radio entirely. Vehicles from some of the biggest manufacturers in the world no longer ship with AM radio, which has been a thorn in the side of many buyers and lawmakers. Lawmakers assert that […]

12. Chris Stapleton, The Smashing Pumpkins, Queen Latifah Headlining America’s Block Party on July 4th

    America’s Block Party, celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4th, will include a benefit concert in Los Angeles hosted by Queen Latifah with performances from Chris Stapleton, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more. America’s Block Party, the celebration event for the nation’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July, will include a benefit concert in Los […]

13. Live Nation Studios Taps Demon Hunters Scribes for Upcoming ‘Youth Juice’ Horror-Comedy

    Live Nation Studios announces comedy-horror “Youth Juice,” written by “KPop Demon Hunters” scribes Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan. Live Nation Studios has broken ground in Southern California on the production of Youth Juice, a “creepy satire” starring Gideon Adlon (“Euphoria”), Luna Blaise (Jurassic World), Simon Rex (Red Rocket), and Jay Hernandez (“Magnum P.I.”). Written by […]

14. ‘Peanuts’ Music Catalog Owner and CBS Reach ‘Licensing Agreement’ Following Stephen Colbert’s ‘Linus and Lucy’ Bit

    Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP) – the owner of the famed Peanuts music catalog – has reached an agreement with CBS over the allegedly unauthorized use of “Linus and Lucy” in a Late Show with Stephen Colbert bit. LMFP announced as much this afternoon, in a formal release that was shared with DMN. As many […]

15. Live-Focused Superfan Startup Swsh Announces $4 Million Seed Round With Scooter Braun, Guy Oseary, and Julie Greenwald Aboard as Investors

    Live-focused superfan platform Swsh has announced a $4 million seed round that drew support from Scooter Braun, Julie Greenwald, Guy Oseary, and others. Four year-old Swsh reached out with word of the multimillion-dollar raise – and plans for an expansion beyond music – today. Co-founded and led by Alexandra Debow, the startup bills itself as […]