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RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:46pm · Hypebot
Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News
We search the web so you don't have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Los Lobos sue Sony Music and Sony Pictures over royalties
2026 is already a busy year for music-industry lawyers. ‘La Bamba’ hitmakers Los Lobos are suing Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures over their soundtrack work for films ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’. This is two separate lawsuits, not one. Rolling Stone reported that the first lawsuit claims both arms of Sony breached their contracts and did not […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
X files lawsuit against 18 music publishers and the NMPA
Music publishers have been suing X for copyright infringement since June 2023, when it was still called Twitter. In June last year it seemed like a settlement was imminent, as the two sides filed a joint motion to pause the case for 90 days in order to “facilitate an orderly and negotiated resolution”. How did that go? Not […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Report claims’ majority’ of young people listen to AI music
Morgan Stanley has been conducting its annual survey of Americans’ audio habits, and this year’s is the first to ask them questions about AI music. The answers will certainly make some waves in the music industry. “What we found surprised us, with 50-60% of listeners 18-44 reporting 2.5-3 hours per week of AI music listening,” […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Open letter calls for ‘predatory ticket resale’ crackdown in EU
With ticketing reforms afoot in the US and UK, now the calls for change are expanding to Europe, via an open letter signed by a number of artists, management and live firms and industry bodies. The letter, to EU justice commissioner Michael McGrath, targets ‘predatory ticket resale’ with the goal of expanding the EU’s Digital Fairness Act […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:30pm · Musically
Artists criticise White House after ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent last week has ignited more protests against the agency and the White House – including some prominent music artists. Veteran rocker Dave Matthews posted a video on Instagram sharing his thoughts, telling fans that “I don’t want my taxes […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 2:22pm · Hypebot
NAMM 2026 Will Feature First Ever “Music Innovation Hub”
Adam McHeffey (Rock Paper Scissors) believes “Innovation is really about seeing and hearing something essential yet overlooked in how we engage with music.” The post NAMM 2026 Will Feature First Ever “Music Innovation Hub” appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 2:10pm · Hypebot
The Bandsintown Team Shares Their Favorite Concerts of 2025
Since the holiday break, the Bandsintown office has been abuzz with conversation around the team's favorite concerts in 2025. We thought we'd share those with you, dear readers. Enjoy! The post The Bandsintown Team Shares Their Favorite Concerts of 2025 appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 1:59pm · Hypebot
Avoid the Void: 10 Tips for Releasing Digital Music
Does releasing music feel like throwing all your hard work into an endless void? You're not alone. Here are 10 ways to find the fans you know are out there. The post Avoid the Void: 10 Tips for Releasing Digital Music appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 1:31pm · Musically
Big Thief steals the show
Indie folk group Big Thief (Adrienne Lenker, Buck Meek, James Krivchenia and Joshua Crumbly) released Double Infinity this past September, their first new album in over five years. The band’s team at 4AD (Will Tompsett, Emma Toney and Casper Mills) shared their approach with Music Ally for building loyalty with new audiences, letting lyrics lead […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Sun Records offers anniversary throwback vinyl pricing
For late founder Sam Phillips’ 103rd birthday, Nashville-based label Sun Records is bringing their vinyl prices back to 1952, the year the label was founded. The campaign will include over 30 CD and vinyl releases from the Sun Records catalogue, including works from legacy artists like Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis. “Phillips […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Jan 9, 2026 1:30pm · Musically
Whatsapp adds new group chat features
Whatsapp rolled out several new group chat features this Wednesday, including options to assign roles to chat members, create event reminders and turn words into text stickers. The new features follow a number of other recent Whatsapp group chat enhancements, including larger file sharing, screen sharing and voice chats. Whatsapp Channels, which offer the ability […] The post is from Music Ally.