Harri Davies joins The Other Songs as Head of A&R
Davies arrives following senior A&R role at RCA Records UK Source
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Australia Will See 38% Increase in Radio Royalty Rates After Copyright Tribunal Ruling
In a decision that could reshape how recorded music is valued on airwaves, the Copyright Tribunal of Australia has set a new royalty rate for the broadcast of sound recordings by commercial radio stations. The post Australia Will See 38% Increase in Radio Royalty Rates After Copyright Tribunal Ruling appeared first on Hypebot.
Is “Shifting Focus” the Key to Playing With More Freedom on Stage?
Dr. Noa Kageyama, PhD dissects some advice from a piano teacher on how not to overthink small details during live performance play. The post Is “Shifting Focus” the Key to Playing With More Freedom on Stage? appeared first on Hypebot.
Jerome Porritt named Head of A&R at RCA Records UK
Porritt, who brings over a decade of experience in A&R, was most recently Head of A&R at Warner Records and Parlophone UK Source
AI-created track blocked from Sweden’s Official Charts after racking up millions of streams on Spotify
The AI artist behind the track has gained over 935,800 monthly listeners on Spotify. Source
Tiny Vinyl has released collectible records by Chappell Roan, Rihanna, KATSEYE, and more superstars. Now its expanding into Europe.
Tiny Vinyl's collectible four-inch records can play up to 4 minutes of music per side Source
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Luminate 2025 Data, Music Authorship, Streaming, More.
Episode 285 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Luminate 2025 Data, Music Authorship, Streaming, More. appeared first on Hypebot.
🔥 How Artists Can Turn a Good Live Performance Into an Unforgettable One
You've been playing local shows, performing on stage more often, tightening your rehearsals. Now it's time to really focus on creating something memorable. Let's talk about it! The post 🔥 How Artists Can Turn a Good Live Performance Into an Unforgettable One appeared first on Hypebot.
Amazon Music, Spotify and Shazam’s picks of the Indian artists to watch in 2026
A handful of Indian acts appear on international DSPs’ picks of the artists to watch in 2026. Three are on Amazon Music’s list of “emerging artists it expects to make […] The post is from Music Ally.
TikTok is now in the micro-dramas game with PineDrama app
We’ve been following the emergence of ‘micro-dramas’ – soapy TV shows made for viewing in one-minute episodes on mobile phones. But it seems TikTok has also taken notice of this latest online-video trend. The company has quietly launched its own micro-dramas app, called PineDrama, in the US and Brazil. “Immerse yourself in short dramas without ads, any time,” is […] The post is from Music Ally.
ChatGPT to get its first adverts: could artists benefit?
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is already a rival to Google for people’s searches. Now it’s parking its tanks on the internet giant’s advertising lawn too. “In the coming weeks, we’re also planning to start testing ads in the U.S. for the free and Go tiers, so more people can benefit from our tools with fewer usage limits […] The post is from Music Ally.
Bruno Mars dropped in to Roblox hit game Steal A Brainrot
Absolutely every marketing lever is going to be pulled in service of the new Bruno Mars album, and one of them is marked ‘Roblox’. A virtual version of Mars appeared on the platform this weekend performing his new single ‘I Just Might’. The activation is a useful snapshot of how music campaigns on Roblox have evolved. This […] The post is from Music Ally.
ChatGPT Ads Are Coming, and They’ll Change Targeting Forever
Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT ChatGPT has announced a new tier called Go. In the list of features, you’ll notice something odd: a tiny disclaimer that reads “This plan may include ads” with a link to learn more. They’re coming… Ads are now being tested in the US. These tests aren’t aimed at identifying whether it’s something to do; their focus is on finding the right way to do it. That makes it an inevitability.…
Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern to retire at end of 2026
CMA says successor is expected to be announced in February Source
From GMR’s new CEO to 253m tracks on streaming platforms… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Kobalt and Madverse team up to boost South Asian royalties
There is plenty of excitement around the growth in streams for Indian and South Asian artists, but in some cases royalties aren’t yet flowing as they should be. That’s something Kobalt and local firm Madverse Music are trying to solve with their new partnership. Madverse is a distribution, publishing and marketing firm that works with more than 150,000 […] The post is from Music Ally.
Blackpink reveal physical editions of ‘Deadline’ mini-album
2026 is going to be quite the year for K-Pop’s global growth. BTS have revealed their new album and a 79-date world tour, but fellow South Korean stars Blackpink are also back on cycle this year. The group are already in the midst of their ‘Deadline’ tour, with dates announced up to 26 January in Hong Kong. […] The post is from Music Ally.
Sacem and Mavin Records launch ‘Afrocroiser’ songwriting camp
Early next week, a group of French and Nigerian songwriters will be getting together in Lagos to collaborate under the wing of Mavin Records, French collecting society Sacem and the French Embassy in Nigeria. They have teamed up for the first ‘Afrocroiser’ writing camp, which will take place in Mavin’s studios from 18-25 January. The […] The post is from Music Ally.
10 artists to get $100k each from Tidal ‘Headliners’ contest
Last November, streaming service Tidal started allowing artists to upload tracks directly to its platform, SoundCloud-style. The announcement came with the promise of a ‘Headliners’ contest with a $1m prize pool for DIY musicians. Now the first winners have been announced. 10 artists will trouser $100k each, paid directly to their Cash App balances – Cash […] The post is from Music Ally.
BMG merges sync, production music and media-services teams
There is more restructuring afoot within BMG, which is bringing together its sync, production music and media services teams into one brand called Sync+. The company said the new structure “strengthens coordination across regions and enables BMG to operate with greater speed, clarity, and consistency throughout the creative and licensing processes”. A one-stop-shop for brands, filmmakers and creators is […] The post is from Music Ally.