Music Business Worldwide

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1. Max Lousada and Julie Greenwald are in business. Welcome to 26.2 — in partnership with Sony Music

   Ex-Warner veterans take the wraps off 26.2 – a record label with global ambitions

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2. YouTube hikes US subscription prices across Premium and Music plans

   The YouTube Music Individual plan is rising from $10.99 to $11.99 per month

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3. The music industry has long prioritized creative output over operational foundations. AI does not alter that imbalance; it exposes it.

   Deviate Digital founder Sammy Andrews digs deep into how the business globally is actually using AI – and detects that the conversation is finally evolving beyond linear arguments over rights…

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4. Warner Music’s Spinnin’ Records launches new label in Germany

   New label 'creates opportunities for artists across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (GSA)'

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5. After closing $267m ABS deal, Seeker Music acquires Nu Shooz catalog

   Nu Shooz's dance track "I Can’t Wait", which celebrates its 40th anniversary, climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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6. Spotify gives users the option to switch off video content across its platform

   Spotify is rolling out new toggles that allow listeners to switch off video content, including Canvas visuals and podcast videos.

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7. Switzerland’s MusicBird acquires catalog of Supertramp bassist Dougie Thomson

   British rock band Supertramp sold more than 60 million albums since they were formed in 1970.

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8. São Paulo court shuts streaming fraud site in latest ruling under Brazil’s Operation Authêntica initiative

   Another blow to fake streams as Brazil escalates its fight against platforms selling artificial music engagement.

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9. From Pershing Square’s $64 billion bid for UMG to Wireless Festival’s Kanye West cancellation… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

   The biggest headlines from the past seven days...

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10. AWAL and lemontank launch ‘Creator Fund’ to find the next generation of British music-focused content creators

    Program offers funding, training and direct access to AWAL artists and campaigns, while allowing creators to retain full IP ownership.

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