February, 2025

Universal Music Group generated $3.53bn in Q3, up 10.2% YoY – driven by the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter
UMG's fresh set of quarterly results were published today (October 30) Source...

Kobalt and indie music company umn team up to acquire catalog of superstar songwriters Peter Plate and Ulf Leo Sommer, in what they claim to be ‘Germany’s largest music rights acquisition yet’
Berlin-based entertainment company umn (pronounced ˈhjuːmən) was founded in 2024 by ex-BMG senior execs, Dominique Casimir, Maximilian Kolb and Justus Haerder Source...

UMG has struck a new YouTube deal that includes ‘guardrails’ around AI… and 3 other things Sir Lucian Grainge said on Universal’s Q3 earnings call
Deal covers both recorded music and music publishing Source...

Homestead Website Builder: Is It Still Worth Using in 2025?
In today’s world, having a website isn’t optional—it’s your digital handshake. Whether you’re running a small business, showing off your art, or just starting your first online project, pick...

TikTok joins roster of big name partners for the Music Business UK Awards
Less than 100 hours to go - and TikTok joins the party as sponsor of Manager of the Year award Source...

From Universal’s landmark Udio deal to DistroKid’s new merch launch… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
The biggest news from the past week - all in one place Source...

PLR vs DFY Digital Products: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Business
The digital product world is booming right now, giving anyone with a laptop a chance to earn real money—without building everything from zero. Two big players rule this space: Private Label Rights (...

Vanessa Picken exits as Chair & CEO of Sony Music Australia and New Zealand
Company confirmed that the exec is stepping down after three years Source...

K-pop superfan platform bemyfriends, a rival to Weverse, acquires controlling stake in SK Group’s music streaming operator Dreamus for $38.5m
News arrives just over a week after bemyfriends secured a $14.7m investment from Goodwater Capital Source...

NewJeans lose contract battle with label as Seoul court rules in favor of HYBE’s ADOR
The court found it "difficult to conclude" that ADOR breached its contract solely on the grounds of Min Hee-jin’s dismissal. Source...

February, 2025

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