Indústria musical

Joey Fatone of NSYNC has opened up about the difficulties of boy band life in the new documentary special Boy Band Confidential. The four-part series, executive produced by Fatone, premieres on ID on April 13 and 14. It features interviews with other former boy band members discussing exploitation and personal struggles.

20 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

The IFPI Global Report 2026 reveals that global recorded music revenues surpassed $30 billion for the first time in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of growth. Revenue growth accelerated to 6.4%, driven by gains in Asia and strong performances in subscription streaming and physical formats.

Generative AI music company Suno has appointed former Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota as its new chief commercial officer. In this role, Sirota will oversee commercial strategy, industry relationships, partnerships, and enterprise solutions, reporting to CEO Mikey Shulman. The hiring follows Sirota's recent departure from Merlin, where he significantly grew the organization's revenue.

20 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

On February 20, 2026, New Music Friday features notable releases including Baby Keem's second studio album Ca$ino and Hilary Duff's first full-length project in over a decade, Luck…or Something. These albums join a diverse slate of new music from artists like Hen Ogledd, The Messthetics, and Larry June alongside Curren$y and The Alchemist. The releases highlight reflective themes in hip-hop and mature pop explorations.

Warner Music Group announced a 10% increase in quarterly revenue to $1.84 billion on February 5, driven by hits from artists like Alex Warren and sombr, along with growth in streaming and publishing. CEO Robert Kyncl highlighted the company's strong performance and AI initiatives during an earnings call. The results reflect broad-based gains across recorded music and other segments.

05 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Finneas O'Connell has publicly supported his sister Billie Eilish after she faced criticism for her outspoken comments against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement during her acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammys. Eilish used her Song of the Year win for 'Wildflower' to condemn ICE, declaring 'no one is illegal on stolen land' and 'fuck ICE.' Finneas responded sharply to detractors on social media.