Dee Hale promoted to SVP, Film & TV Administration at Sony Music Publishing
Veteran executive will continue to oversee global studio client relations from Nashville. Source
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Too Lost signs direct partnership with South Korean streaming service Melon
The indie music distributor and publisher says the move is “another strategic step” in its global expansion Source
As Spotify dabbles with Premium Platinum, China’s Tencent Music is already cashing in on its 15m+ Super VIPs
Spotify is testing Premium price segmentation in 5 markets, testing a model that has already proven successful at China's Tencent Music Entertainment Source
TikTok Bulletin Boards available to more artists
A few months ago, we covered the news that the Jonas Brothers were testing TikTok’s new Bulletin boards. Since then, we’ve noticed a few other high-profile artists such as KATSEYE, Ed Sheeran or Tinie Tempah using the feature. Today, TikTok announced the wider launch of bulletin boards for all creators over 18 years old with at […] The post is from Music Ally.
Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter Features on Orelsan’s New Song “Yoroï”: Listen
Bangalter co-wrote, co-produced, and played bass on the French rapper’s La fuite en avant track
Sharp Pins, Been Stellar, Lip Critic, and More Playing Abortion Access Benefit Concerts
Tobacco City, Widowspeak, Shannon Shaw, @, and Diners are also among the bands playing Noise for Now benefit shows in various U.S. cities
Deezer’s 50,000 Daily AI Song Uploads — How Fraud Hides Behind Invisibility
New data highlights the growing shadow that generative AI content is beginning to cast, how it's reshaping streaming, and why platforms are racing to keep fraud in check. The post Deezer’s 50,000 Daily AI Song Uploads — How Fraud Hides Behind Invisibility appeared first on Hypebot.
Songscription raises $5M in funding as ‘Shazam for sheet music’ platform reaches 150K users
The platform currently supports piano, violin, flute, guitar, bass guitar, and trumpet, with plans to add more instruments. Source
Tobias Jesso Jr. Announces First Album in 10 Years, Shares New Video: Watch
Dakota Johnson and Riley Keough star in the music video for comeback song “I Love You”
Thoughts on Spotify’s new subscriptions test: pricing, superfans and families
Spotify is testing a new three-tier structure for its subscriptions business: Premium Lite, Premium Standard and Premium Platinum. The post is from Music Ally.
Industry Perspectives: Gui Morais (Symphonic) on the Importance of Local Culture
“Global success doesn’t start with a strategy. It starts with identity.” The post Industry Perspectives: Gui Morais (Symphonic) on the Importance of Local Culture appeared first on Hypebot.
Spotify launches new subscription plans for five markets including India
Spotify has introduced a new portfolio of subscription plans in five markets: India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE, starting 13 November 2025. The post is from Music Ally.
Report pinpoints misallocated electronic-music royalties in UK
Last night a DJ saved my life… but the royalties for the tracks they played may not have gone to the right musicians. That’s the suggestion of a new report from Fair Play, a new project analysing royalties in the electronic-music sector. The report focuses on the UK, claiming that “nearly two-thirds of UK electronic […] The post is from Music Ally.
Streaming startups roundup: Coda Music AI detection, Cantilever launch
We covered the launch of independent music-streaming service Coda Music in September. Now it has made an interesting announcement about how it plans to deal with GenAI tracks uploaded to its platform. The startup says that every artist joining its service will be “reviewed for AI origins” and then labelled as an ‘AI Artist’ if necessary. Coda […] The post is from Music Ally.
Little Feat Announce Final Tour, Share New Song With Inara George: Listen
The Last Farewell Tour will take the roots-rock stalwarts around the southern United States starting in April, with a global run of dates to follow
NewJeans to Return to Label Following Legal Dispute
A South Korean district court ruled that the K-pop group must honor its contract with Hybe imprint ADOR, which extends through 2029
Robyn Returns With New Song and Video “Dopamine”: Watch
The Swedish pop star reunites with longtime collaborator Klas Åhlund for her first single in seven years
Sabrina Carpenter to Produce and Star in New Alice in Wonderland Movie Musical
Inspired by the Lewis Carroll book, the as-yet-untitled film will be written and directed by Lorene Scafaria
Watch AC/DC Play the Bon Scott-Era Classic ‘Jailbreak’ for First Time in 34 Years
At the AC/DC's first Australian show in a decade, they rewarded the patience of their fans by digging deep into their back catalog
Lady Gaga Pauses Show for Fan in Need of Medical Aid: ‘There’s a Lot That’s More Important Than Show Business’
Mother Monster is mothering.