Read Simon Robson’s farewell note to Warner Music staff, as he exits after nearly 30 years
Robson, President, EMEA, Recorded Music, WMG, will step down in December. Source
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Warner Music Group Shake-Up: Val Blavatnik joins, Elliot Grainge adds ADA, Simon Robson exits
Alejandro Duque promoted, as Aaron Bay-Schuck is confirmed as the sole Chairman and CEO of Warner Records Group Source
Elton John, Charli XCX and Burna Boy among first artists to play at Apple Music Hall
Monday night’s alright for… lighting up Apple’s new music venue? Elton John will be the first artist to play Apple Music Hall in London. The post is from Music Ally.
Latin music revenues grew by 8.6% in the US in the first half of 2026
US labels body the RIAA has published its mid-year report on US Latin recorded-music revenues, and it shows healthy growth for the sector. The post is from Music Ally.
ASCAP names Jackson Wagener as Senior Vice President and Head of General Licensing
He will oversee the team that licenses the organization's repertory of over 20 million musical works to restaurants, bars, fitness studios, live music venues, and other establishments that use music. Source
Apple Music to livestream Head Trip electronic-music festival
You certainly can’t accuse promoter Goldenvoice of putting all its festival-livestream eggs in the same streaming service’s basket. The post is from Music Ally.
Spotify ‘Reserved’ feature adds setlists and share cards for fans
Spotify announced its new ’Reserved’ feature in May, with plans to identify the keenest fans of participating artists, then reserve them tickets for upcoming concerts. The post is from Music Ally.
MCPS reveals plans to work with more ‘specialist partners’
The UK’s Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) has historically had a close relationship with PRS for Music. Now it’s making some changes, with plans to start working “directly with an expanded network of specialist partners”. The post is from Music Ally.
AI-assisted streaming fraudster hopes to avoid jail sentence
In March, American producer Michael Smith pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, following accusations that he had botted his way to more than $10m in royalties for his AI-generated music. The post is from Music Ally.
Macklemore: ‘Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore’
Having been removed from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop’ tour in the US, Macklemore found himself with some white space in his live schedule. He’s moved to fill that quickly. The post is from Music Ally.
STRATEGY SPOTLIGHT: Tools – SymphonyOS V2
SymphonyOS has launched SymphonyOS V2, its biggest update since launch. Billing itself as "the agent company of music", the platform has rebuilt its marketing suite around six specialised AI agents, each dedicated to a different part of an artist's career or a label's rollout. The post is from Music Ally.
Brakence Returns With New Song “Ready or Not”
It’s his first solo release since his 2022 album Hypochondriac
Taylor Swift Releases Four New Songs
The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore is here
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Listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ New Song for A24 Film Primetime
Bridgers stars in the Lance Oppenheim-directed movie opposite Robert Pattinson
Madonna and Charli XCX Unite for New Song “Danceteria Afterhours”
Ahead of Madonna’s VMAs opening performance this weekend
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B0YG1RL Announce Self-Titled Album
The Miami-based duo’s fourth release of 2026 is out in October
How the Founder of Lady Gaga’s Biggest Fan Site Ended Up in Prison
Gaga Daily’s Kirill Nguyen is free—and streaming Mayhem—after being detained for protesting the Belarusian government
Sugababes Announce First Album as Original Trio in 26 Years
After various lineup changes, the OG girl group have reunited for a self-titled record due out next year
Morphine Unveil Lost Album Cocoon
The album, led by the title track, was completed from recordings shelved soon before the death of frontman Mark Sandman
U2 Announce First Album in Nine Years
Carnaval De Luz cut “Torn” features Dolly Parton’s last-recorded vocal performance