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Here's your regular 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. Here's what we've been reading...

Words & Music SOCAN Calls On Government To Stand Up For Canada’s Creative Industries

CBC Music 12 Incredible, Unsung Black Music Pioneers

NPR From Work Songs To Hip-Hop, 'Call And Response' Shaped Black Music

CTV News Canadian Black Music Archives Showcased During Black History Month

ICT News Indigenous Music Rising at Annual Juno Awards

Billboard Billboard Power 100 Honorees Predict Where the Music Business Is Headed in 2026

Global News Protest Songs Are Having A Moment Again. A Big One

Music Ally DistroKid Is Latest Music Firm Rumoured To Be Exploring A Sale

Music Business Worldwide ‘The way people consume music is always evolving, and it’s our job to stay ahead.’

Digital Music News TikTok Is Dramatically Overhauling Its Artist Compensation Rules In 2026 — And This Time, It’s Good News for Music Creators and IP Owners

Music Business Worldwide RDx Is Quietly Fixing The Music Industry’s Data Problem

EDM.com New Organization Launches Charts for Only AI-Generated Music

IQ Magazine Backline Launches Music Industry Mental Health Support Line