February, 2026

UMG launches Def Jam Recordings North Africa headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco
Universal says the launch will increase access, reach, and opportunity for North African hip-hop artists on a global stage Source...

After licensing its AI detection tech to the music industry, Deezer now lets listeners scan their own playlists for AI-generated tracks
The company says it now receives around 75,000 fully AI-generated tracks every day Source...

Kobalt founder Willard Ahdritz to lead funding round in India’s Madverse Music Group
The platform now represents more than 200,000 independent artists and labels across more than 45 countries Source...

Judge gives Muvox 14 days to serve BMG with patent lawsuit – or the case gets dismissed
The lawsuit filed in 2024 centers on a patent titled 'Music streaming, playlist creation and streaming architecture.' Source...

‘There’s nothing wrong with success and chasing your dreams, but don’t forget to bring your true self with you.’
Philip Lawrence has been Bruno Mars’ key creative partner for over 15 years, co-writing smash-hit singles and landmark albums along the way. Source...

Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge and Jackson Browne to perform at City of Hope’s 2026 Spirit of Life Gala honoring Primary Wave’s Larry Mestel
Primary Wave Founder & CEO Larry Mestel will be honored for his leadership and commitment to cancer research, with proceeds supporting City of Hope’s immunotherapy and breast cancer programs. Source...

US music publishing revenues hit $7.3B in 2025, NMPA reveals at Annual Meeting honoring P!nk, Julian Bunetta and Harvey Mason jr.
NMPA Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer Danielle Aguirre said publishing outpaced the growth of recorded music for the fourth year in a row. Source...

REPUBLIC Collective strikes joint venture with ZIZA Inc. focused on breaking South Asian artists globally
The joint venture will prioritize signing and developing artists from the South Asian diaspora Source...

Autonomous Campaign Orchestration: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Digital Marketing
Imagine a campaign that can tweak its own message, move money to the best channels, pause weak ads, and give each customer a personal experience — all while you sit back with zero dashboard drama. T...

Francisco Partners exits its minority investment in Muse Group, owner of Audacity, Hal Leonard and Ultimate Guitar
Muse Group remains majority owned and controlled by founder and CEO Eugeny Naidenov, alongside Mo Chahdi as Executive Chairman and COO. Source...

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