TME's non-subscription music services revenue, encompassing live concerts, advertising, and merchandise, jumped 28.0% YoY to RMB 1.94 billion (USD $282 million) in Q1
HYBE’s latest earnings call offered a clear signal of where the K-pop giant’s priorities lie in 2026: the return of BTS. All seven members have completed their mandatory military service, and will release their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, on March 20 – followed by what HYBE is billing as the largest tour ever by a … Continued
MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points – and suggest what might happen next.
The Mechanical Licensing Collective's legal battle with Spotify over audiobook bundling and royalty payments has entered a new phase following a series of October court filings.
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MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points – and suggest what might happen next.