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RSS Nov 4, 2025 12:41pm · Music Business WorldWide

Spotify subscriber base grew by 5m to 281m in Q3; company posted $680m operating profit for the quarter

Company's latest financial results (for Q3 2025) were filed this morning (November 4) Source

RSS Nov 4, 2025 12:34pm · Hypebot

Spotify Q3 2025 Earnings: 713M Users, 281M Subs, Rising Profits

Spotify reported its third quarter 2025 results this morning highlighting solid user growth, improving margins and a sharpened focus on long-term monetization. Key subscriber and revenue metrics met or beat analyst expectations. The post Spotify Q3 2025 Earnings: 713M Users, 281M Subs, Rising Profits appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 4, 2025 12:23pm · Musically

Spotify grows to 713m users and 281m subscribers

Spotify has published its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, revealing strong growth in its free and paid listeners. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 4, 2025 11:00am · Music Business WorldWide

The biggest heist in music history: Why AI needs to be built on transparency, consent and remuneration

The following op-ed comes from Gorm Arildsen, CEO Danish CMO Koda Source

RSS Nov 4, 2025 10:11am · Music Business WorldWide

Suno sued again, as Danish CMO Koda accuses company of stealing its members’ music to train AI model

Suno accused of "the biggest theft in music history" Source

RSS Nov 4, 2025 8:13am · Rolling Stone Music News

Halsey Shuts Down Audience Member for Telling Her to ‘Stop Talking and Play’

“I almost fucking died to be on this stage,” the musician said. “I’m going to play whatever the fuck I wanna play”

RSS Nov 4, 2025 5:27am · Pitchfork News

Underscores Shares Video for New Song “Do It”: Watch

The self-directed visual is for her second single from her upcoming album

RSS Nov 4, 2025 12:48am · Rolling Stone Music News

Lawsuit Claims Offset ‘Physically Attacked’ Security Guard at Cannabis Dispensary

The guard alleges the Migos rapper turned “hostile” and assaulted him when he asked for identification

RSS Nov 3, 2025 10:59pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Grateful Dead Honor Donna Jean Godchaux’s ‘Unmistakable Voice and Radiant Spirit’

The singer spent the Seventies with the band, who said her “contributions will forever remain part of the tapestry that continues to be woven”

RSS Nov 3, 2025 10:48pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Bad Company Are No Longer Reuniting for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Performance

Singer Paul Rodgers announced that the show would be a strain on his health via Instagram

RSS Nov 3, 2025 10:30pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Halsey Spent Last Night in the ER, But Is Still ‘Ready to Rock Tonight’ in Boston

The musician said she suffered a "minor medical emergency" but is now "A-Okay"

RSS Nov 3, 2025 9:33pm · Rolling Stone Music News

María Zardoya Announces Winter in the Garden Solo Tour as Not for Radio

The Marias frontwoman will visit intimate theaters across the country in support of her debut album, Melt

RSS Nov 3, 2025 8:49pm · Music Business WorldWide

3 things you might have missed from Universal’s Q3 earnings call

Music fans want to see AI improve their listening experience, not replace human artists, UMG's research found Source

RSS Nov 3, 2025 8:07pm · Music Business WorldWide

Cinq Music parent company rebrands, raises $230m in fresh funding via new GoDigital Music division

GoDigital, which has raised over $1bn to date, has created three new business units: GoDigital Music, Networks, and Brands. Source

RSS Nov 3, 2025 7:59pm · Pitchfork News

Oklou Announces 2026 North American Tour

The French pop singer will continue to play shows in support of Choke Enough

RSS Nov 3, 2025 7:14pm · Billboard

5 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Kaitlin Butts, Jamey Johnson, Riley Green & More

This week's crop of new music also includes songs from Sammy Arriaga, Joshua Slone, and ERNEST.

RSS Nov 3, 2025 7:13pm · Pitchfork News

Lô Borges, MPB Legend of Clube da Esquina Fame, Dies at 73

Alongside Milton Nascimento, the singer and guitarist recorded one of the most influential and acclaimed records in Brazilian music history

RSS Nov 3, 2025 7:06pm · Billboard

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Nov. 8, 2025 | Billboard News

Kehlani’s “Folded” makes its way into the top 10 of the Hot 100, while “Daisies” and Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” continue to climb. Meanwhile, HUNTR/X’s “Golden” and Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” continue to battle for the No. 1 spot. Tetris Kelly: The battle between “Golden” and Taylor Swift stays tight as a […]

RSS Nov 3, 2025 7:04pm · Billboard

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ Rules Hot 100 for Fourth Week, Kehlani Claims First Top 10

Kehlani’s “Folded” flies 14-7, following the release of new remixes.

RSS Nov 3, 2025 6:57pm · Music Business WorldWide

On… Universal’s pincer move, and Suno’s legal loneliness

This article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest 'Tim's Take' email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Source