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RSS Nov 6, 2025 3:40pm · Musically

‘Behind The Beats’ celebrates the iconic ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ OST

Few Hindi films have defined an era like ’90s romantic drama Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the soundtrack of which is also considered one of the greatest of all time. To […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 6, 2025 3:22pm · Music Business WorldWide

Virgin Music renews multi-year deal with Brazilian label GR6

The agreement continues a relationship that began in 2020 between the Universal Music Group-owned music distributor and the São Paulo-based label. Source

RSS Nov 6, 2025 2:24pm · Hypebot

Introducing Dune: a New Music Startup Letting Fans Own Stakes in Artists

A new UK-based app, Dune, is raising seed funding to build a marketplace where artists and fans can connect with revenue-generating opportunities modelled after stocks. The post Introducing Dune: a New Music Startup Letting Fans Own Stakes in Artists appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 6, 2025 2:15pm · Musically

Saregama Q2 FY2026 results: Operating revenue slips owing to fall in income from video

Indian major label Saregama has shared its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, during which revenue from operations fell 5% year-on-year. The decrease was due to a […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 6, 2025 2:09pm · Musically

Sleep Token superfans got a lore-packed treasure hunt on recent tour

If you’ve been following the rise of rock group Sleep Token, you’ll know that they have a committed legion of superfans The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 6, 2025 2:00pm · Musically

Amazon Music reveals its full slate of 2025 Christmas music

In yesterday’s bulletin we told you about a brand new Christmas single for Amazon Music by Kylie Minogue. However, it’s part of a wider slate of new Amazon Music Originals being released for this year’s holiday season. The company tore the wrapping off the rest of the slate later in the day. Marc Anthony, Mariah The Scientist […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 6, 2025 2:00pm · Hypebot

New Data Shows Japan Leading Growth in Premium Music Streaming

Premium listeners on streaming services represent a growing consumer market in Japan, leading APAC, according to data. The post New Data Shows Japan Leading Growth in Premium Music Streaming appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 6, 2025 1:09pm · Hypebot

Fatboy Slim Is Using Therapeutic DJ Workshops to Tackle Mental Illness

Fatboy Slim's personally funded DJ workshop series in Sussex, England, for people suffering from severe mental illness, blend music therapy with hands-on DJ training. The post Fatboy Slim Is Using Therapeutic DJ Workshops to Tackle Mental Illness appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 6, 2025 12:28pm · Music Business WorldWide

Luminate partners with Tencent Music to add sales metrics from China to its global data set for the first time

Luminate, Billboard’s longtime official Charts partner, will track streaming and sales metrics from TME platforms Source

RSS Nov 6, 2025 11:56am · Music Business WorldWide

Spotify calls ‘payola’ lawsuit ‘nonsense’ as class action targets playlist practices

Genevieve Capolongo alleges Spotify deceives users by letting labels boost song visibility through reduced royalty payments. Source

RSS Nov 6, 2025 11:47am · Music Business WorldWide

UK’s Dune nears closing of $2.6M Series A round ahead of artist investment app launch

Dune's platform allows fans to buy stakes in musicians that fluctuate in value according to daily streaming data. Source

RSS Nov 5, 2025 3:13pm · Hypebot

Billboard Names Top Music Business Schools in the World

Billboard has released its 2025 annual roundup of top music business schools globally. It features top players like Berklee, Belmont, MTSU, Loyola, NYU-Tish, and University of Rochester's Eastman. But this year's list goes deeper and includes affordable public universities, HBCUs, and schools outside major industry hubs. The post Billboard Names Top Music Business Schools in the World appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 5, 2025 3:07pm · Hypebot

From Genuine Story to Repeat Exposure: How Listeners Become Fans

A singer songwriter shares thoughts on how to turn casual listeners into diehard fans, in a way that's authentic to your artist brand and identity. The post From Genuine Story to Repeat Exposure: How Listeners Become Fans appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 5, 2025 2:40pm · Musically

Amazon Music’s mobile app now has smarter Alexa+ features

Amazon has been steadily rolling out its new, smarter Alexa+ voice assistant to more people. Now they can also use it within Amazon Music’s mobile app. This is only for people who are already in the Alexa+ ‘Early Access’ program, mind. Features include a more conversational interface to find music, create playlists and get context […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 5, 2025 2:35pm · Musically

Live Nation revenues up 11%, buoyed by boom in stadium shows

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Live Nation has broken another of its quarterly-revenue records. The live-entertainment giant reported revenues of $8.5bn in the third quarter of 2025, up 11% year-on-year. That included double-digit growth for its concerts business (up 11% to $7.28bn) as well as ticketing (up 15% to $797.6m) and sponsorship and advertising […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 5, 2025 2:09pm · Hypebot

Udio’s Promise Runs Into Its Reality — and Artists Aren’t Buying It

"Turning Udio into a lawful, rights-respecting platform is like asking the Original Napster to become Spotify overnight, minus the catalog or goodwill." The post Udio’s Promise Runs Into Its Reality — and Artists Aren’t Buying It appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 5, 2025 1:49pm · Hypebot

SXSW Music 2026 Deadlines: Submit To Showcase, Discounts, More

Some key SXSW Music 2026 deadlines are fast approaching including the last chance to submit to showcase and some big discounts. The post SXSW Music 2026 Deadlines: Submit To Showcase, Discounts, More appeared first on Hypebot.