October, 2025

What indie distribution bosses really think about UMG’s proposed acquisition of Downtown and FUGA
MBW polls opinion from an array of founders leading some of the world's top independent distribution and music delivery platforms Source...

How Many Watch Time Hours Do You Need to Monetize YouTube? A Complete Guide
Turning your YouTube channel into cash is totally possible — but you’ve got to understand YouTube’s monetization rules. Wondering how many watch hours you need? You’re not alone — I’ve see...

‘I don’t see any ceiling – the sky’s the limit.’
Ryan Richards on the rise and rise of Sleep Token, why they're not a metal band (and why the masks are staying on), what he learned from his career as an artist and where rock goes from here Source...

Melanie C and Red Girl Records partner with Virgin Music Group for new album and single
The former Spice Girl teams up with Virgin and her own Red Girl Records for a new dance-infused project set to arrive in 2026. Source...

TikTok’s SoundOn touts success of viral hit ‘NOW OR NEVER’ by Tkandz and CXSPER
Three years after TikTok launched SoundOn, the music distribution service is giving record companies and music distributors a run for their money Source...

From Spotify’s AI product plans to beatBread’s $100m global indie fund… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days – all in one place Source...

Too Lost has entered the chat…
Gregory Hirschhorn, CEO of company expected to surpass $100 million in revenue this year, gives his view on UMG/Downtown Source...

Claude Plugin Marketplace: Extending AI Capabilities in 2025
The world of AI is moving crazy fast — like, blink and you’ll miss it. One of the coolest things happening right now? Plugins for AI assistants. Think of them like apps that give AIs superpowers! ...

Roger de Graaf, co-founder of Spinnin’ Records, launches new company Fluent Music Group
De Graaf launched the new company with marketing executive Robert Tammens, who previously worked at Spinnin' Records. Source...

Jess Miller and Anne Sandig promoted to key roles at the UK’s Karma Artists
Jess Miller elevated to Senior Creative & Operations Manager; Anne Sandig joins as Senior Manager Source...

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