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What's Next for Music Conferences?

6 days ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Paul Resnikoff

Changes are afoot in the music industry conference circuit. You’re probably too young to remember the ostentatious days of MIDEM in France, though these days, look no further than SXSW for shifts in the modern-day music conference landscape. Suddenly, South-by — once an obligatory time- and budget-drainer — looks to be shedding attendees. Ahead of the controversial 2026 programming changes, DMN’s on-the-ground team noticed something funny this year: the crowds were distinctively thinner in Austin.
Kaboom! Music Industry Funding Surpasses $1.9 Billion In Q1, Setting the Stage for a Record-Setting 2025

6 days ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Paul Resnikoff

Driven by a monstrous Pophouse Entertainment infusion, music industry funding is now on a breakneck pace in 2025. According to rounds captured and compiled in DMN Pro’s Music Industry Funding Tracker, total core funding has surpassed $1.9 billion, potentially the start of a record-setting year. . . You are trying to view our premium content. Subscribe now for unlimited access to our reports, data, events, and more.
Online Video + Podcast Revenue Surged in 2024

1 week ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Ashley King

Online video and podcast revenue surged in 2024 with the strongest gains since 2021. But for ad-supported streaming music, the future isn’t as bright. Ad revenue online showed strong revenue growth overall in 2024, increasing 14.9% year-over-year. The IAB/PwC Internet Advertising Revenue Report found internet advertising revenue hit $258.6 billion in 2024, its highest since 2021. “The US digital ad industry showed remarkable strength in 2024.
OneRepublic Ex-Bassist Tim Myers Running for House Seat in CA

1 week ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Ashley King

Former OneRepublic bassist Tim Myers announces his run for the US House seat occupied by Rep. Ken Calvert in Riverside County’s 41st District. Tim Myers hopes to oust a long-standing Republican in the Los Angeles area as the Democratic party aims to regain control of the House under Donald Trump’s second presidential term. He announced on Thursday his intention to challenge Rep. Ken Calvert in the 41st District in Riverside County, which stretches from the Los Angeles suburbs to Palm Springs.
Blowback Against Katy Perry Blue Origin Space Trip Continues

1 week ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Ashley King

Celebrities and the hoi polloi are laying into the all-female space tourist crew that Blue Origin sent on an 11 minute journey this week. Katy Perry has been a particular target of ire due to her comments before and after takeoff. Celebrities including Olivia Munn, Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, and Amy Schumer all took their shots at the stunt. Olivia Munn’s comments didn’t mince words stating: “What’s the point? Is it historic that you guys are going on a ride?
NFL Taps Brad Paisley to Lead Draft Concert Series

1 week ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Ashley King

The NFL announces country superstar Brad Paisley as headliner of the Draft Concert Series on Saturday, April 26. As the grand finale to the Draft weekend in Green Bay, Brad Paisley will take the stage at the Draft Theater near Lambeau Field for a free concert following the conclusion of Round 7 of the Draft. The NFL Draft Concert Series is presented by Bud Light, and kicks off Saturday, April 26, closing out three days at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.
TikTok US Head of Policy Steps Down Amid Ongoing Negotiations

1 week ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Ashley King

TikTok’s U.S. Public Policy Chief Michael Beckerman is stepping down from his role to transition to a global advisory position. The departure comes amid the second extension of the U.S. deadline for ByteDance to divest from TikTok. The Information reported the departure on Wednesday, citing a staff memo sent to TikTok employees. ByteDance has not publicly commented on the departure, but it comes amid a trade war between the United States and China.
Drake Hits UMG With Amended 'Not Like Us' Defamation Lawsuit

1 week ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Dylan Smith

Right on cue, Drake and his legal team have fired off an amended “Not Like Us” defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). The “Nokia” act and his counsel submitted the bolstered complaint yesterday, just a couple weeks removed from a major discovery win. As we noted closer to April’s beginning, the presiding judge had given Drake until the 16th to either respond to UMG’s firmly worded dismissal motion or file an amended lawsuit.
Fyre Festival 2 Postponed, All Tickets Refunded

1 week ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Ashley King

After sharing permits and stating the festival would go forward, Fyre Festival 2 organizers have postponed the festival and offered refunds for ticket buyers. A message sent to ticket holders this afternoon confirmed Fyre Festival 2 will not go forward as planned in Mexico from May 30 to June 2. “The event has been postponed and a new date will be announced. We have issued you a refund.
Deezer Says 20,000 AI-Generated Songs Are Uploaded Daily

1 week ago | digitalmusicnews.com | Ashley King

Deezer says over 20,000 fully AI-generated tracks are uploaded to its platform daily, or around 18% of all uploaded content. Global streaming platform Deezer has reported that over 20,000 entirely AI-generated tracks — or around 18% of all tracks — are uploaded to its platform daily. That’s an increase from the previously reported 10% in January, when Deezer launched its cutting-edge AI music detection tool.