SESAC names Chris Sheehan as VP, International
Veteran UK executive steps into international role following more than two decades of collaboration with the PRO Source
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Live promoter Team Innovation has partnered with Odd Not Even
The newest “strategic” partnership to be announced out of India is (surprise! surprise!) not a deal involving an international major but a tie-up between two domestic entities, an events company and […] The post is from Music Ally.
Australia’s recorded music royalty rates for radio play to rise by 38% after tribunal ruling
The country's recorded music industry says it will push to end Australia's 1% cap on recording royalties paid by radio Source
Kobalt strikes global publishing partnership with India’s Madverse Music
The deal gives Madverse's network of over 150,000 independent artists and labels access to Kobalt's global publishing infrastructure globally. Source
Music Marketing in 2026: post-authenticity, clipping content, and fun for fans
At the start of last year we published one of our most popular podcasts of 2025: when we asked Liam James Ward, CEO/co-founder of content strategy studio Something Something to look ahead into 2025’s upcoming marketing trends. Never let it be said that Music Ally Focus likes anything more than pushing against an open door, […] The post is from Music Ally.
The most exported Indian songs on Spotify during 2025
I-Pop and—as Karan Aujla likes to call it—P-Pop were the genres most exported out of India on Spotify in 2025. Aujla, whose album P-Pop Culture (the ‘P’ stands for Punjabi) […] The post is from Music Ally.
6 Ways Bandsintown’s New Marketplace Helps Artists Level Up
Bandsintown for Artists features over 30 integrations and partner tools to help indie artists grow, amplify their visibility, and connect closer to fans. The post 6 Ways Bandsintown’s New Marketplace Helps Artists Level Up appeared first on Hypebot.
HYBE cashes out $3.5m worth of shares, riding on BTS comeback
The company is cashing out from a recent stock rally driven by the highly anticipated return of their biggest acts, BTS. Source
Apple Launches Apple Creator Studio: New Creative Powerhouse for Musicians and Producers
Apple has announced the launch of Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle designed to unify its most powerful creative tools under one roof. For musicians, songwriters and producers, this marks a significant shift in how Apple’s professional ecosystem can be accessed and utilized. The post Apple Launches Apple Creator Studio: New Creative Powerhouse for Musicians and Producers appeared first on Hypebot.
Best Music Industry Newsletters to Subscribe to in 2026
Here are our top newsletters to keep up with for fast-paced trends, innovative tech advancements, and everything else you need to succeed in music. The post Best Music Industry Newsletters to Subscribe to in 2026 appeared first on Hypebot.
Derek Cournoyer appointed Strategy Lead, Music Business Affairs at ElevenLabs
The music exec is joining ElevenLabs after a decade at Kobalt Source
Bandcamp bans AI-generated music: ‘We want musicians to keep making music’
Users will be able to report suspected AI-generated content through Bandcamp’s reporting tools. Source
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
Bandcamp has officially banned all AI-generated music from its platform. Bandcamp is the first major music service to entirely ban AI created music. Bandcamp Bans AI music Here is everything. Continue reading The post Bandcamp Bans AI Music appeared first on Hypebot.
Spotify hikes price for Premium subscribers in the US, other markets
Monthly subscription cost for Premium Individual will rise from $11.99 to $12.99 in the US Source
Spotify raises Premium subscription price in U.S.
Spotify has raised the price of its individual Premium subscription in the U.S. The last U.S. price hike iwas in July 2024. During that increase, the Premium Individual plan rose from $10.99 to $11.99. The post Spotify raises Premium subscription price in U.S. appeared first on Hypebot.
Every US Venue That Was Awarded a Music in Action Grant in 2025
LMS's Music in Action grants were set up to fund venues engaging with their local communities on a deeper level, and to support efforts to transform the role live music plays in society at large. The post Every US Venue That Was Awarded a Music in Action Grant in 2025 appeared first on Hypebot.
Clio Music Awards 2026 Winners Announced
Clio Music has named its 2026 winners. The awards recognize creative excellence in music marketing, brand/artist collaborations, and the use of music in advertising, film and trailers. The post Clio Music Awards 2026 Winners Announced appeared first on Hypebot.
How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free
Most fans know that its not easy being a musician and want to help. But beyond the usual ways including buying tickets and merchandise, how can fans support musicians for free? The post How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free appeared first on Hypebot.
The New Touring Reality: When Merch Becomes a Primary Buffer
Here's how selling merchandise help offset the higher costs of touring and offer artists a flexible, dependable revenue stream in 2026. The post The New Touring Reality: When Merch Becomes a Primary Buffer appeared first on Hypebot.
Los Lobos sue Sony Music & Sony Pictures over ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’ royalties
The L.A.-born rock band alleges an 'egregious' lack of payments for 'Cancion del Mariachi' and a 'massive deficiency' in payments for 'La Bamba' Source