Music Business Headlines

Here's your weekly go-to for the latest music business articles related to trends, news, market development, equity and inclusion, and important changes in today's evolving music industry.      

The Guardian Music Streaming Makes Major Labels Rich, While Musicians Like Me Go Broke

Rolling Stone Bandcamp Announces New Livestreaming Platform

NME Musicians Tell MPs Streaming Payments Are “Threatening the Future of Music”

Music Business Worldwide Soundcloud’s Revenues Jumped 37% to $166m in 2019 – and It’s Just Posted Its First Ever Profitable Quarter

Forbes Music Industry Faces Untapped Payout Opportunity On YouTube

SoundGirls Krysten Dean – Changing the Narrative for the Next Generation

CBC Manitoba New Host of CBC Radio's up to Speed Looks Forward to Making Connections With Manitobans

Hypebot Priya Dewan On Becoming A Music Industry Leader In Asian Music Markets

Digital Information World Snapchat's Parent Company Acquires Songwriting App Voisey

Global News Why Are So Many Artists Selling off Their Song Catalogues to Faceless Companies?

The Verge Tiktok Is Reportedly Testing Longer, Three-Minute Videos

Complex Ticketmaster Exploring Plan Involving COVID-19 Testing for Concerts and Events (UPDATE)

CBC JUNO Awards Push Event to May Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

CIMA Music CIMA President Steps Down