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RSS Jan 20, 2026 3:04pm · Hypebot

106,000-a-Day Deluge: 88% of Tracks Starve for Streams

According to Luminate's 2025 Year-End Music Report, the global streaming landscape is becoming increasingly saturated. 106,000 new tracks are delivered to digital service providers (DSPs) every single day.…

RSS Jan 20, 2026 3:00pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Snail Mail Returns for First New Album in Five Years, ‘Ricochet’

Lindsey Jordan previews her highly-anticipated third record with the nostalgic rocker “Dead End”

RSS Jan 20, 2026 3:00pm · Pitchfork News

Tori Amos Sets Release Date for In Times of Dragons

The singer also revealed an extensive U.S. tour

RSS Jan 20, 2026 2:53pm · Hypebot

Could the Holiday Season be the Best Time to Release Music?

When is the best time to release new music? For decades, conventional wisdom is that the music industry shuts down between Thanksgiving and the New Year so don't release anything then.…

RSS Jan 20, 2026 2:22pm · Hypebot

Music Business News & Live Industry Updates: All The Latest

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.…

RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:41pm · Music Business WorldWide

UMG ‘set to win EU nod’ to buy Downtown Music, Reuters reports

The European Commission opened an in-depth Phase II investigation into the proposed acquisition in July 2025 Source

RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

Tiny Vinyl takes its miniature records to Europe and the UK

We reported on the US launch of Tiny Vinyl last August, with its four-inch records sold online and in retailer Target. Now it is crossing the Atlantic to the UK and Europe.…

RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

Wizkid is first African artist to reach 10bn Spotify streams

Congratulations are due to Wizkid, who has reportedly become the first African artist to reach the milestone of 10bn streams on Spotify across all his credits.…

RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

Julie’s Bicycle report explores climate action and culture

Julie’s Bicycle and Arts Council England have published a new report tracking climate action in the UK’s cultural sector. It’s based on data and case studies from 558 publicly-funded organisations.…

RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

Pipeline raises over $200m to fund independent music firms

While we await the European regulators’ verdict on UMG’s Downtown deal, there’s some potentially-good news for independent-music firms who want to stay independent – but are likely to need funding to thrive.…

RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

TikTok claims it boosted EU music industries by €1.8bn in 2025

Uncertainty continues about what’s going to happen to TikTok in the US: a deal to sell its American operations was predicted to close this Thursday (22 January), but the Chinese authorities may still have other ideas.…

RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

UMG’s NetEase Cloud Music deal includes ‘artist-centric’ and AI terms

There’s no let-up for Universal Music Group’s licensing teams this year: the major label has announced its latest deal, with Chinese music-streaming service NetEase Cloud Music [NCM].…

RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:00pm · Pitchfork News

A New Era for Pitchfork: Introducing Reader Scores and Commenting

After 30 years, we’re expanding the role readers have in our music criticism and giving you full access to the reviews archive

RSS Jan 20, 2026 1:00pm · Pitchfork News

How to Rate Albums Using Pitchfork Scores

A public guide to evaluating music using our 101-point scale

RSS Jan 20, 2026 12:41pm · Music Business WorldWide

UMG strikes licensing deal with NetEase Cloud Music for China including ‘artist-centric’ terms covering AI, plans to expand Super VIP tier

The agreement includes provisions addressing artificial intelligence, with both companies committing to what they called artist-centric AI principles. Source

RSS Jan 20, 2026 11:45am · Music Business WorldWide

Matt Spetzler’s Jamen Capital launches $200M-backed independent music financing platform, Pipeline

The Jamen Capital-backed firm says that its launch comes at a "pivotal moment for the global music industry" Source

RSS Jan 20, 2026 8:03am · Musically

Udio strikes another licensing deal – this time with Merlin

AI-music firm Udio has signed its third significant licensing deal. Its agreement with indie licensing agency Merlin. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Jan 20, 2026 8:02am · Music Business WorldWide

Udio strikes AI licensing deal with Merlin after UMG and Warner Music settlements

The deal includes terms intended to protect what the companies called “the value of human artistry.” Source

RSS Jan 20, 2026 8:00am · Rolling Stone Music News

A$AP Rocky Enlists Tim Burton for Riotous ‘Air Force (Black Demarco)’ Video

The track appears on the rapper's new album, Don't Be Dumb, released last week

RSS Jan 20, 2026 8:00am · Billboard

Udio Strikes AI Licensing Deal With Merlin for Independent Labels

After sealing licensing deals with Universal and Warner, Udio is expanding again.