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RSS Jun 19, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Penske Media Corporation acquires digital publisher Vox Media

Having already snaffled Billboard, Variety, Rolling Stone and The Hollywood Reporter as part of its corporate expansion, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) has now made its next acquisitive move.…

RSS Jun 19, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

BandLab launches major update for its education-focused version

Music-creation firm BandLab’s business isn’t just about its mobile app for consumers. It also has BandLab for Education, a version designed to be used in classrooms. Now it’s getting a major upgrade. BandLab for Education 2.0 costs $2.…

RSS Jun 19, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Role Model is first artist to use Spotify ‘Reserved’ ticketing

Spotify’s next big step into ticketing is rolling out. ‘Reserved’ was announced last month at Spotify’s investor day in New York, and is now live for its premium subscribers in the US.…

RSS Jun 19, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Music Ally Insight Report :: International Focus 2026

Welcome to our sixth annual Music Ally International Focus report – where we bring all of Music Ally’s Country Profiles published in the last 12 months into one place.

RSS Jun 19, 2026 12:15pm · Pitchfork News

9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and More

Stream new releases from Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and Big Freedia and SOPHIE

RSS Jun 19, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Italy on the rise

Italy has, alongside its European neighbours Germany and France, emerged as a real beneficiary of the streaming age, with the country experiencing a boom in domestic listening alongside steady, streaming-driven growth.…

RSS Jun 19, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Building artist campaigns to mitigate burnout

A 2025 study of 1,000 UK and US creators found that 52% have experienced burnout as a result of career stress, with financial instability as a primary driver. A further two in five have thought about leaving the industry entirely.…

RSS Jun 19, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Google launches creator search profiles

Google recently launched Search Profiles for Creators, a new feature that allows creators to build a public presence directly within Google Search. The feature gives audiences another way to learn more about you outside of traditional social platforms.…

RSS Jun 19, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Micro-dramas are having a moment

We’ve written about the continued rise of micro-dramas and the growing investment of major digital platforms before.…

RSS Jun 19, 2026 11:52am · Music Business WorldWide

Major labels in Canada win site-blocking order targeting stream-ripping platforms – a first for the country’s music industry

ISPs are ordered to block stream-ripping domains including Y2mate.ws, YTmp3.lat, Savefrom.space, and Spowload.cc. Source

RSS Jun 19, 2026 11:30am · Musically

‘No Fakes Act’ takes its next step towards becoming US law

The ‘No Fakes Act’ is the proposed US legislation tackling unauthorised AI deepfakes, which was recently reintroduced for a third time in the Senate.

RSS Jun 19, 2026 10:57am · Music Business WorldWide

Japan passes copyright reform giving performers and record companies royalties when recordings play in public, including overseas

Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source

RSS Jun 19, 2026 10:52am · Music Business WorldWide

Motion Agency launches pan-European commercial radio promotion service, appoints Nick Bray as Head of Radio

Motion's first campaign under Bray's direction is the radio promotion of Jorja Smith's single, 'What's Done Is Done' Source

RSS Jun 19, 2026 10:21am · Music Business WorldWide

Adam Tiran named General Manager of Warner Music’s Africori as founder Yoel Kenan steps down as CEO

WMG was fully acquired Africori in 2025 Source

RSS Jun 19, 2026 10:15am · Musically

Linear Festivals founders win International Entrepreneur of the Year

Congratulations to Vishruti Bindal and Bharavi, the co-founders of Linear Festivals in India.…

RSS Jun 19, 2026 7:27am · Rolling Stone Music News

FKA Twigs Taps Lil Yachty for Pulsating Single ‘On Your Mind’

The song follows the singer's recent albums Eusexua and Eusexua Afterglow

RSS Jun 19, 2026 4:03am · Pitchfork News

Listen to FKA twigs’ New Electro Song Featuring Lil Yachty

“it never ceases to amaze me how pain can manifest into the hardest and most euphoric sonics”

RSS Jun 19, 2026 3:15am · Rolling Stone Music News

Jelly Roll Calls Out Cheating Rumors Amid Bunnie Xo Divorce: ‘My Best Friend Forever’

The country star slammed rumors swirling online following news of his divorce from Bunnie

RSS Jun 18, 2026 10:41pm · Pitchfork News

Producer Tay Keith Dies at 29

The Memphis-born hitmaker behind Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and Sexyy Red’s “Pound Town” was found dead in his Nashville apartment on June 18

RSS Jun 18, 2026 7:35pm · Music Business WorldWide

Project 91 launches Playgrounds, a live experiences platform backed by Justin Kalifowitz’s Klaf Companies

The New York-based events company confirmed that Playgrounds will serve as an umbrella platform for concerts, branded experiences, and destination events Source