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RSS May 8, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Live Nation pushes back on ‘blue dot fever’: ‘It’s a normal touring year’

Yesterday we wrote about the ‘blue dot fever’ phrase that’s been prominent in music-trade media this week, following a spate of big tours being cancelled or delayed amid rumours of poor sales.…

RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Instagram Edits launches AI video generation

Instagram Edits has been releasing a steady stream of new features, with one of the latest being AI video generation. Artists using Edits as part of their content creation toolset are now able to create Reels from text prompts, photos or existing videos.…

RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Billie Eilish hits Roblox’s ‘The Block’

In anticipation of the pop star’s upcoming 3D documentary concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, starting this week Roblox’s “The Block” digital venue underwent a Billie Eilish-themed makeover, giving fans the chance to take the stage as the artist herse…

RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Zara Larsson maxxes out ‘Girls Trip’ with bi-coastal popups

In the spirit of her new deluxe album ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’, Zara Larsson has been cruising through 20 cities on her latest tour, where 3k fans have gotten the chance to be first listeners – as well as glam out with a full-body glitter spray tan, featurin…

RSS May 8, 2026 12:00pm · Musically

Cactus Music taps AI for ‘Artist Ops’ to support human musicians

Cactus Music began life in 2013 in Chile as a record label, before pivoting five years later to become a marketing agency.

RSS May 8, 2026 11:30am · Musically

WMG talks catalogue and AI after strong Q2 financial results

“Catalogue is 65% of our revenue, therefore, very important. It deserves all the attention that it gets…” That’s Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl talking in the major label’s financial-earnings call yesterday.…

RSS May 8, 2026 10:00am · Musically

Akai and Denon DJ owner InMusic buys Native Instruments

Electronic-music tech firm Native Instruments has found its saviour. It is being acquired by InMusic following its recent insolvency.

RSS May 8, 2026 9:30am · Music Business WorldWide

Sony generated $3.03bn from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q1 2026, up 19.5% YoY

Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY. Source

RSS May 8, 2026 7:29am · Musically

Youth Music warns one third of UK grassroots music projects at risk

A new report from UK-based charity Youth Music spells out trouble for the country’s grassroots venues and programs.

RSS May 8, 2026 4:10am · Pitchfork News

Beastie Boys’ Mike D Reveals Debut Solo Single

“Switch Up” was co-produced by the rapper’s sons, Skyler and Davis Diamond

RSS May 8, 2026 4:08am · Pitchfork News

Listen to Paul McCartney’s First-Ever Duet With Ringo Starr

“Home to Us” also features vocals from Chrissie Hynde and Sharleen Spiteri

RSS May 8, 2026 4:07am · Pitchfork News

Charli XCX Goes Full “Rock Music” in Video for New Song

The track arrives alongside a black-and-white visual directed by Aidan Zamiri

RSS May 8, 2026 4:01am · Music Business WorldWide

Jieun Kim promoted to President of Warner Music Korea

Exec to lead the company’s operations and strategic expansion within the world’s seventh-largest recorded music market Source

RSS May 8, 2026 12:55am · Pitchfork News

Rolling Loud 2026 Livestream Schedule & Details Announced

Find out when to see Don Toliver, Playboi Carti, Ken Carson, EsDeeKid, Chief Keef, and more

RSS May 7, 2026 9:15pm · Music Business WorldWide

Warner Music Group generated $1.73B in calendar Q1 2026; subscription streaming revenues rose 12.7% YoY

Warner Music Group published its calendar Q1 results today (May 7) Source

RSS May 7, 2026 8:06pm · Pitchfork News

Hayley Williams Launches Second Tour of 2026

“The Hayley Williams Show” will hit at least two dozens cities across North and South America

RSS May 7, 2026 6:45pm · Music Business WorldWide

Paladin Artists names Rick Levy CEO – and enters ‘advanced discussions’ to acquire Wayne Forte’s Entourage Talent

The moves mark a significant expansion push for the independent live agency founded by Andy Somers and Steve Martin in 2021. Source

RSS May 7, 2026 5:36pm · Music Business WorldWide

Tencent Music took down over 250,000 songs and reviewed 600,000+ ‘high-risk’ copyright cases in 2025 amid ’emerging AI risks’

TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source

RSS May 7, 2026 5:29pm · Music Business WorldWide

South Korean prosecutors reject arrest warrant request for HYBE’s Bang Si-hyuk again (report)

Prosecutors rejected an initial request in April Source

RSS May 7, 2026 5:23pm · Pitchfork News

Félicia Atkinson Reinvents a Cult Horror Score for New Album

Listen to “Les Yeux II” from the composer’s new accompaniment to Georges Franju’s Les Yeux Sans Visage