February, 2025

Trump set to extend TikTok divest-or-ban deadline for third time (report)
The US president reportedly plans to issue another order postponing the deadline for a potential TikTok ban beyond June 19 Source...

Timbaland launches AI music company Stage Zero, with first AI artist, TaTa
The new venture, called Stage Zero, launched with its first signee, TaTa. Source...

Sir Lucian Grainge’s interview with Spotify’s Alex Norström at Brilliant Minds: 5 things we learned…
Universal Music Group's Chairman and CEO sat down for a fireside chat with Spotify's Co-President, Chief Business Officer at the Brilliant Minds conference last week Source...

Apple Music adds lyrics translation and karaoke features
Apple is also launching an AutoMix feature that creates continuous playlists based on previously played songs Source...

Spotify secures in-flight partnership with United
The deal gives Spotify access to over 130,000 seatback entertainment screens across United's more than 680 aircraft fleet. Source...

Nothing will stand in the way of independents (and why the world’s first three-person indie unicorn is only a matter of time away)
Revelator's Bruno Guez on the strength of the independent music sector Source...

Tencent Music to acquire Ximalaya, one of China’s largest audio platforms, in $2.4bn deal
Deal to acquire audio platform confirmed in SEC filing on Tuesday, June 10. Source...

HYBE restructures Japan division, appoints Kenji Shima, Jeff Miyahara to senior positions
HYBE JAPAN aims to develop Japanese artists who can find an international audience Source...

MNRK Music Group acquires metal label Prosthetic Records
MNRK says it plans to 'amplify' Prosthetic's music through a strategy involving digital platforms, physical formats, and special releases Source...

Secretly Group buys 50% stake in Merge Records, as co-founder Laura Ballance departs
After 36 years of co-managing Merge, Laura Ballance has announced she's exiting the music industry Source...

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