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RSS Jul 10, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Sandbox Guide :: Future-proof your business and marketing strategies

The 2026 Music Ally NEXT conference brought together music biz people from across the industry, for a day of sessions on topics shaping the future of music marketing, culture and the business at large.…

RSS Jul 10, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Three live marketing trends in 2026 (Udo Lindenberg, Rosalía, Zara Larsson & Avery Cochrane)

1. Artist exhibitions. Promoter Semmel Concerts recently chatted to Pollstar about the growth of this latest non-concert format, calling it “one of the most exciting developments in live”.…

RSS Jul 10, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

How Nathan Bank sold out his first headline show

Nathan Bank is a Mexican pop artist with a strong social media following (601.8k on TikTok, 363.1k on Instagram) and a developing listener base on streaming services (34k monthly listeners on Spotify).…

RSS Jul 10, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Meta launches app for vibe coding mini games

In recent months, Meta has been busy rolling out new features and apps. While not everyone is impressed by its continued expansion into AI, the company’s latest app, Pocket, could be interesting for music marketers. Pocket is a vibe coding app for mini games.…

RSS Jul 10, 2026 12:00pm · Billboard

Cage the Elephant Signs With Big Loud Rock

The group has also released the new song "Beaches in Tennessee."

RSS Jul 10, 2026 11:55am · Billboard

Montreux Jazz Festival: Why RAYE, Sienna Spiro and More ‘Feel At Home’ at Legendary Concert Series

CEO Mathieu Jaton has led the festival since 2013, inheriting the role from founder Claude Nobs.

RSS Jul 10, 2026 11:52am · Musically

Music industry bodies reveal plans for AI-music labelling system

A group of music industry bodies have revealed plans for a system of labels for music that is wholly AI-generated or AI-assisted.

RSS Jul 10, 2026 11:51am · Music Business WorldWide

Record industry proposes AI labeling system for streaming platforms

Music orgs want the world's biggest streaming services to start labeling music made with artificial intelligence. Source

RSS Jul 10, 2026 11:43am · Billboard

BTS Bringing Immersive ‘BTS The City Arirang’ To New York

The traveling exhibition has already taken place in Seoul, Las Vegas, Busan and London ahead of the group's shows in those cities.

RSS Jul 10, 2026 11:30am · Musically

30,000 artists have opted in to Landr ‘Fair Trade AI’ program

It’s two years now since Landr launched its ‘Fair Trade AI’ program for artists using its distribution service.…

RSS Jul 10, 2026 10:36am · Music Business WorldWide

India’s thumpN raises $3.75m for AI-powered live entertainment platform

Backers of the round include Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma's family office VSS Investco and Paytm CFO Madhur Deora. Source

RSS Jul 10, 2026 10:27am · Music Business WorldWide

iHeartMedia settles FCC ‘payola’ probe at its live music events, with no fine and no admission of liability

The FCC investigated whether iHeart broke rules by trading radio airplay for artist performances at its events. Source

RSS Jul 10, 2026 9:38am · Music Business WorldWide

The Recording Academy invites over 4,000, including Lola Young and sombr, to join its 2026 New Member Class

They form the organization's 2026 New Member Class, part of a membership model the Grammys rebuilt in 2019. Source

RSS Jul 10, 2026 9:15am · Music Business WorldWide

BTS label Big Hit Music rejects ‘SWIM’ copyright claim, says track was independently created

'The allegations in the lawsuit are unilateral and unsubstantiated,' Big Hit Music said Source

RSS Jul 10, 2026 9:15am · Billboard

Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ Checks In At No. 1 on ARIA Chart

The queen of pop now boasts 13 No. 1s on the ARIA Albums Chart, and 22 appearances in the top 10 album.

RSS Jul 10, 2026 7:40am · Musically

AnArtizen offers ‘Unfair Advantage’ to aspiring music professionals

AnArtizen, an organisation that produces and provides resources to help creative professionals build careers, has launched Unfair Advantage. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Jul 10, 2026 7:17am · Rolling Stone Music News

Anthony Hopkins to Release Album of Original Compositions

The Oscar-winning actor signed a record deal with Decca Classics for Life Is a Dream, which was conducted by Gustavo Dudamel

RSS Jul 10, 2026 6:59am · Billboard

Colin Hay Recounts How Men at Work’s Fast Fame ‘Turned Into an Episode of ‘Survivor’’

In an interview for the Rock & Roll High School podcast, Hay remembered the high times, some “classic blunders” made along the way, turning his back on booze, and his comeback.

RSS Jul 10, 2026 6:28am · Rolling Stone Music News

Teddy Swims Reflects on Heartbreak on New Single ‘Break Up in Reverse’

The lovelorn song was inspired by the singer's real-life relationship coming to an end

RSS Jul 10, 2026 6:25am · Musically

Warner Music India expands its artist services division

Warner Music India has expanded its artist services and expanded rights division, which is known as ASER in the country. The post is from Music Ally.