February, 2025

12m artists uploaded music to Spotify last year. Less than 0.6% generated $10,000 or more in royalties.
Spotify has published the latest edition of its annual Loud & Clear music economics report Source...

Blackstone launches Recognition Music Group… but could the Hipgnosis elephant live on? (Meanwhile, AI has thoughts on the rebrand.)
Blackstone confirms it's deleting the Hipgnosis name as the brand for its music assets and operation Source...

How independent labels and their artists can win the AI race…
The following MBW Views op/ed comes from Marie Clausen, Managing Director for North America at Ninja Tune Source...

France’s recorded music revenues reached $1.1bn in 2024, up 7% YoY
The growing popularity of music streaming and a boost from the Paris Olympics propelled France to a large increase in music exports Source...

UK trade recorded music revenues topped $1.9bn in 2024
The recorded music industry group is warning of risks to the UK industry from increased competition and proposed AI rules Source...

Bria raises $40m to expand patented attribution engine to AI-generated music content
Latest round brings company's total capital raised to $65 million Source...

BMI launches ‘Spark’ program offering tools and resources to music creators
The initiative, available to its affiliated songwriters, composers, and producers, aims to support artists at every career stage, BMI says Source...

George Clinton sues former business partner for allegedly withholding royalties and other claims
The funk music legend’s lawsuit describes former business partner Armen Boladian as a “copyright troll” Source...

Global recorded music revenues rose 6.5% to $36.2bn in 2024, says MIDiA Research
According to MIDiA, streaming revenue grew 6.2% YoY to $22.2 billion Source...

Believe generated over $1bn in 2024, as company’s annual revenues grow 11.5% YoY
Paris-headquartered music company has published its financial results for FY 2024 Source...

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