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UMG chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge and chief digital officer Michael Nash said they are rolling out new access terms with an eye on market development, similar to what was implemented in China in 2019 Universal Music India to Paywall New Releases for 72 Hours Major label Universal Music Group’s upcoming releases by Indian and

Harmen Hemminga, Merlin’s VP of business development. Photo Credit: Merlin Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of July 3rd, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send

Soso Soberekon, a well-known Nigerian music executive and talent manager, has announced his engagement. The news has generated excitement among fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry. This engagement signifies a new phase in Soberekon’s personal life. Popular Nigerian music executive and talent manager, Soso Soberekon, has announced his engagement, sparking excitement among fans and

Ari Gelaw, Sony Music Publishing’s SVP of creative A&R. Photo Credit: Presley Ann Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of July 31st, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job

Science & Nature Make sure you're only listening to music crafted by flesh and blood humans. The post This free AI music detector will scan...

The major labels are anticipating big things, in terms of revenue and otherwise, from their Suno and Udio agreements. But according to a new AFM lawsuit, they’ve also “failed to share in the settlement proceeds and future revenue with those same artists whose music was copied” by the AI audio platforms...

SIPHO. started his career, not on the gig circuit, but in a dental lab. “My first job was making teeth and making tea,” he tells CLASH. Fortunately, the artist was quick to escape the world of porcelain and was picked up by record label Dirty Hit during a songwriting course… The post “That’s The Music

Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners, legal professionals, aspiring music professionals and creative entrepreneurs converged at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Music Summit, a high-impact industry engagement designed to equip Ghana’s music community with practical knowledge to build sustainable and successful careers. Held in commemoration