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RSS Nov 19, 2025 5:00pm · Musically

Music industry reacts to UK secondary-ticketing reform plans

The UK’s government has announced its plans to crack down on the secondary ticketing market today. Reselling tickets above their original face-value price will be illegal, among other measures.…

RSS Nov 19, 2025 5:00pm · Musically

UK government confirms plans for reforms to ‘ban ticket touting’

The UK’s government has formally announced its plans for legislation to crack down on the secondary ticketing market. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 4:23pm · Musically

WMG signs Stability AI deal and settles lawsuit against Udio

Warner Music Group has signed a partnership with Stability AI, while also settling its lawsuit with Udio and licensing that company. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 4:16pm · Music Business WorldWide

Spotify rolls out expanded song credits, previews new ‘SongDNA’ and ‘About the song’ features for Premium users

More detailed info about songs will deepen fan's connection to music, the streaming platform says Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 4:12pm · Music Business WorldWide

WMG strikes deal with Stability AI to ‘build the next generation of responsible AI tools for music creation’

Universal Music Group also entered into a strategic alliance with Stability AI last month Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:59pm · Hypebot

Comebacks and Reunions: Nostalgia Takes the Stage in 2026

The Guess Who is finally reuniting for an all-Canadian tour in 2026, but that's not the only big ticket get-together involving some of our more familiar acts... The post Comebacks and Reunions: Nostalgia Takes the Stage in 2026 appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:53pm · Music Business WorldWide

‘There is little more important to me than giving children the music they deserve that will stay with them for life.’

From raving in Ibiza with Ministry of Sound to heading up Universal Music UK’s youth strategy – via The Powerpuff Girls and Amy Winehouse – Sarah Boorman discusses her life in music and a job that’s also a vocation… Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:37pm · Pitchfork News

The War on Drugs Announce Drugcember Holiday Benefit Concerts

The three-date run supports the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia to raise money for public schools

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:31pm · Musically

Spotify has acquired WhoSampled

Spotify has acquired WhoSampled. The news was revealed in a blog post about its new SongDNA feature today. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:27pm · Pitchfork News

Lifeguard Announce New 7", Share New Song “Ultra Violence”: Listen

The Chicago band’s new maxi-single features 11 songs in a speedy 13 minutes

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:26pm · Pitchfork News

Police Investigate D4vd in Celeste Rivas Case but Stop Short of Naming Him a Suspect

Law enforcement officials have leaked more details of their enquiries into the Houston singer-songwriter and the death of the 15-year-old girl

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:22pm · Musically

Social roundup: TikTok AI toggle, Snapchat topics, Meta ruling

There’s lots happening today around social/video platforms, so here’s a brisk roundup. TikTok has revealed plans to test a new tool to “help people shape the AIGC [AI-generated content] in their feed”.…

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:19pm · Musically

Tipify wants to create a tips economy for independent artists

Tips economies for musicians are as old as the first busker to place their hat on the floor. Translating the idea to digital platforms has come in fits and starts.…

RSS Nov 19, 2025 3:08pm · Music Business WorldWide

Suno just raised $250m at a $2.45bn valuation – and it’s generating $200m in annual revenue

Series C Round Led by Menlo Ventures with Participation from NVentures, Hallwood Media, Lightspeed, and Matrix Source

RSS Nov 19, 2025 2:51pm · Hypebot

UK bans ticket resales for profit, is the US next?

The UK bans ticket resale tickets for profit following a letter from Dua Lipa, Coldplay, The Cure, Radiohead and others. Is the US next? The post UK bans ticket resales for profit, is the US next? appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 2:43pm · Pitchfork News

Converge Announce New Album, Share Video for New Song: Watch

Love Is Not Enough is the Boston metalcore band’s first non-collaborative album in nearly nine years

RSS Nov 19, 2025 1:49pm · Hypebot

When Gatekeeping and “Culture Preservation” Clash in Electronic Music

A veteran DJ explains why protecting our scene’s core values is not elitism, but a vital act to save the soul of the dance floor. The post When Gatekeeping and “Culture Preservation” Clash in Electronic Music appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 1:40pm · Billboard

Nordoff and Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards’ 50th Anniversary Ceremony to Take Place at Iconic London Venue

The annual fundraising event has a new home for its 2026 edition.

RSS Nov 19, 2025 12:59pm · Billboard

Ariana Grande Predicts Upcoming Cher ‘SNL’ Episode Will Be ‘One of the Gayest Episodes’ Ever

The "Wicked: For Good" star also performed a brief history of famous duets on Tuesday night's (Nov. 18) "Tonight Show," including "Shallow" and "The Boy Is Mine."

RSS Nov 19, 2025 12:45pm · Music Business WorldWide

EU set to issue ‘warning’ over UMG’s $775m Downtown deal (report)

Bloomberg reports that the EC is preparing a 'statement of objections' over the deal Source