Analysis A warning sign? Sweden has fewer paying music subscribers than it did 2 years ago, according to YouGov survey.New report suggests that Swedish consumers are potentially becoming more price-sensitive for streaming music
Analysis How the major labels plan to cost Suno and Udio billions (and why it all rests on Michael Bublé)The AI music companies' business model "threatens to eliminate the existing market for licensing sound recordings"
Analysis News What’s behind France and Canada’s music streaming taxes, and where could they happen next (hint: the USA?)This year, two significant music markets – France and Canada – have slapped new taxes on the revenues of music streaming services
Analysis News Bill Ackman, a major Universal Music shareholder, just got richer – and much more ambitious. What might this mean for UMG?How Pershing Square's new money-game connects to Universal Music Group – and the music business at large
Analysis The DoJ is suing to break up Live Nation. What exactly does the lawsuit aim to achieve – and could the concert giant win?The DoJ has its work cut out for it, if it wants to see Live Nation and Ticketmaster broken up
Analysis Suno could get sued by the record business. Who’s backing it with $125m?Here, we take a look at Suno’s investors, their philosophies, and the other businesses they’ve put money behind...
Analysis News Spotify’s battle with songwriters and music publishers is getting complicated. Here’s a recap.MBW Explains what's happened, who has said what so far, and what could happen next...
Analysis News Could Spotify lose the crucial ‘bundling’ lawsuit filed by the MLC? It all comes down to these legal arguments…Spotify could easily lose the lawsuit failed against it... but still win in the long run
Analysis News Sony Music sends letters to 700 AI, music streaming companies declaring it’s ‘opting out’ of AI trainingThe letter also states that these companies may have already violated Sony's copyrights
Analysis News Will HYBE’s inclusion on South Korea’s ‘antitrust watch list’ be a problem for the world’s largest K-pop company?A regulatory rule in South Korea means HYBE faces disclosure requirements that other K-pop companies don't
Analysis News With another CEO set to exit, more layoffs and shuttered offices, what’s going on at Proper, the company formerly known as Utopia Music?Proper Group says it's poised for growth and expansion, but less than a month ago, it was asking shareholders for a cash infusion
Analysis News A shaman, a management coup, a tearful press conference and a $770m market cap dip: What the heck is going on at HYBE?Disputes between record companies and their executives have happened before, but this one takes the cake for weirdness
Analysis News Epidemic Sound has courted controversy over its ‘buy-out deals’. Here’s exactly how the company pays artists…MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points
Analysis The risks of AI to music streaming services… according to Tencent Music EntertainmentTME is one of the most enthusiastic adopters of AI among music streaming companies, but it sees plenty of unknowns in the technology
Analysis Hipgnosis Song Management rubbishes criticism over its service to Hipgnosis Songs Fund – while warning it and Blackstone will deploy ‘all means necessary’ should HSF attempt to terminate its dealIt basically says... Hey, HSF board – don't even think about firing us. But just in case you do, know that Blackstone will come down on you like a ton of bricks.