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RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Report: ‘Three companies control 75% of Nigeria’s streaming market’
Research firm Creator Economy IQ has published its latest report: an analysis of 3.77bn Spotify streams in Nigeria last year – a total that was up 53% year-on-year. “Across nearly 1,000 of the most-streamed songs in Nigeria on Spotify throughout the year, Nigeria averaged 70+ million streams per week, up from 60+ million weekly at the […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Report suggests Live Nation is ‘close’ to settling DoJ lawsuit
Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s antitrust trial is underway in the US, but there may yet be a settlement that avoids the need for an in-court verdict. That’s according to Bloomberg, at least, which reported that Live Nation is “close to settling” the lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice and a group of state attorneys […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 1:01pm · Musically
Only 27% of the average Deezer user’s listening is to women
Last September, female artists accounted for 26% of the average Deezer user’s listening time. The company revealed the stat as it added a feature to its ‘My Deezer Month’ recap, which would let people see their percentage. Has that had an effect? Not much so far. “The February 2026 average stands at 27%, representing an increase of […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 9, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
UK industry battles ‘commercial research exception’ AI plan
A House of Lords committee report on Friday warned that AI poses a “clear and present danger” to the UK’s creative industries. And one danger swiftly made itself very clear and present: the potential for a ‘commercial research exception’ for AI companies. The Times reported that the British government is “considering” the idea, which would “allow AI […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Mar 6, 2026 2:25pm · Musically
Audience & Brand Manager – Music Ally – London
Music Ally is recruiting for a new ‘Digital Training Intern’ to join its growing research and training business. The paid role will focus on developing educational content... The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Feb 2, 2026 8:35pm · Payusnomind
Duetti Review: What's Great, Good, Bad, & Ugly
Duetti is a music finance company that buys the rights to master recordings, publishing, and royalties in part or in whole. Let’s take a look at what’s Great, Good, Bad, and Ugly about Duetti. What’s Great About Duetti Collaboration Duetti is one of the few music finance companies that appears to approach artist funding as a partnership rather than a disguised loan.…
RSS Jan 25, 2026 2:35am · Payusnomind
iMusician Review: Great, Good, Bad Ugly
iMusician (2026 update) iMusician is a mixed-model music distribution service offering both Pay-per-Release pricing and annual subscription plans. Unlike most subscription distributors, iMusician’s “Online Forever” model allows your releases to stay in stores even if you cancel, with a commission applied. The last time I reviewed iMusician was about three years ago, and I wasn’t impressed.…
RSS Jan 20, 2026 3:49pm · Hypebot
Free Instagram Edits App For Musicians: Marketing Made Easier
For years, the workflow for marketing music on Instagram and other short video platforms was a fragmented mess. Film on your phone, Airdrop to a laptop, edit in CapCut or Premiere, export, and Airdrop back. The post Free Instagram Edits App For Musicians: Marketing Made Easier appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 20, 2026 3:04pm · Hypebot
106,000-a-Day Deluge: 88% of Tracks Starve for Streams
According to Luminate's 2025 Year-End Music Report, the global streaming landscape is becoming increasingly saturated. 106,000 new tracks are delivered to digital service providers (DSPs) every single day. This represents a 7% increase over the 2024 daily average of 99,000. The post 106,000-a-Day Deluge: 88% of Tracks Starve for Streams appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 20, 2026 2:53pm · Hypebot
Could the Holiday Season be the Best Time to Release Music?
When is the best time to release new music? For decades, conventional wisdom is that the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year so don't release anything then. But is that still true? The post Could the Holiday Season be the Best Time to Release Music? appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 20, 2026 2:22pm · Hypebot
Music Business News & Live Industry Updates: All The Latest
We search the web so you don't have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post Music Business News & Live Industry Updates: All The Latest appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Tiny Vinyl takes its miniature records to Europe and the UK
We reported on the US launch of Tiny Vinyl last August, with its four-inch records sold online and in retailer Target. Now it is crossing the Atlantic to the UK and Europe. The company has hired vinyl veteran Ruben Planting to oversee its expansion, with Chappell Roan’s Tiny Vinyl release one of the first products to be […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Wizkid is first African artist to reach 10bn Spotify streams
Congratulations are due to Wizkid, who has reportedly become the first African artist to reach the milestone of 10bn streams on Spotify across all his credits. Yes, that does include one monster hit on which Wizkid was a featured artist: 2016’s ‘One Dance’ with Drake, which is about to pass 4bn streams on its own. […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Julie’s Bicycle report explores climate action and culture 
Julie’s Bicycle and Arts Council England have published a new report tracking climate action in the UK’s cultural sector. It’s based on data and case studies from 558 publicly-funded organisations. “Venue-based operations – particularly cultural buildings – are responsible for around 80% of total emissions, largely due to heating, electricity use, and associated audience travel,” […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Pipeline raises over $200m to fund independent music firms
While we await the European regulators’ verdict on UMG’s Downtown deal, there’s some potentially-good news for independent-music firms who want to stay independent – but are likely to need funding to thrive. Pipeline is a new ‘financing platform’ launching today after raising more than $200m of capital to invest in the sector.  It’s an offshoot from […] The post is from Music Ally.