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BMG Reports 8.1% Organic Growth, Confirms Q3
BMG's organic revenue grew 8.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with its planned merger with Concord now expected to close in the third quarter.
Industry
Major Labels Invest $76M in Stability AI
Universal, Sony, and Warner Music have taken equity in Stability AI through a $76 million funding round. Other news includes Beggars Group's 20% revenue growth, BMG's financial results, a Sony lawsuit against Kroger, and a legal development in the majors' case against Suno.
Industry
Warner Music Austria, ADA Central Europe
Warner Music Austria and ADA Central Europe have signed a distribution and studio partnership with Vienna-based independent label Tonherd, announced on
Industry
PopIndia buys Vincey catalog, signs 30KEY!
Reservoir Media's subsidiary PopIndia has acquired the catalog and YouTube channels of Vincey Productions and signed a publishing deal with Kashmiri
Industry
Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has been named Publisher of the Year at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, marking its second consecutive win.
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Miley Cyrus Honors Dolly Parton on Instagram
Miley Cyrus posted a heartfelt tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton on Instagram after Parton's death, revealing personal reflections and future plans for her music career.
ARIA Blocks AI-Generated Recordings from Australia Charts
SoundCloud Lets Artists Sell Downloads
Tim Curry Dead At 80 After Long Career in Music and Film
Apple Music AI Labels
Universal Music Poland Acquires Kayax Records Catalog
Wolves In The Throne Room Announce New Album Estuary
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Wolves In The Throne Room Announce New Album Estuary
Wolves In The Throne Room announce their 10th LP, Estuary, a concept album set in an apocalyptic future
Live
Horse Jumper Of Love Celebrate Debut Album's 10th Anniversary with Deluxe Edition
Horse Jumper Of Love announce a 10th anniversary deluxe edition of their debut album, featuring 13 bonus tracks and a tour with various supporting acts
Charts
Mx Lonely Announce New EP Perfect House and Share Lead Single
Mx Lonely are back with a new EP called Perfect House, featuring the lead single March 16th with Caitlin Starr
Artists
Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Takes Netflix to Court Over Trademark Infringement
Demon Hunter sues Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters movie and merchandise
Industry
Color Me Badd Distances Themselves From Co-Founder Accused Of Abuse
Color Me Badd has issued a statement regarding former member Kevin Thornton, who has been accused of abuse by his estranged daughter Mikayla
Releases
Operation Ivy Members Join New Ska Collective The Family Business LTD
Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy have joined forces with Rat Boy and others to form a new ska collective called The Family Business LTD, set to release their debut album on Hellcat next month
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