January, 2026

Catalog of Brazilian icon Gilberto Gil acquired by Primary Wave in partnership with Nas Nuvens Music Group
Gilberto Gil is described as one 'of the most important and influential figures in not just music but Brazilian culture' Source...

Drake fights dismissal of ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit: 3 things you might have missed
Drake thinks a federal judge just created a "dangerous" precedent for the music industry. Source...

How to Get Tier 1 Traffic Without SEO: 2026 Strategy Guide
In 2026, the digital gold rush for high-value users is more intense than ever. Everyone wants a piece of the “Tier 1” pie—visitors from countries like the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia—becaus...

Having spent $160m on music rights to date, Bella Figura buys ‘significant portion’ of catalog from UK indie label Jeepster
The deal includes notable releases from Belle And Sebastian, Snow Patrol, and The Gentle Waves. Source...

Olivia Dean exec producer Zach Nahome inks global publishing deal with UMPG and NWS Music Group
Nahome was named Producer of the Year at MBW's 2025 Music Business UK Awards Source...

‘Physical music is powerful and under-leveraged. In 2026, it won’t be a sideshow – it’ll be a core strategic revenue and brand channel.’
Happiness. Marketing founder Thom Skarzynski talks physical music, D2C, superfans and more Source...

Ex-BMG boss Hartwig Masuch named Chairman of music remix platform Hyph
Masuch has joined Hyph in an advisory capacity with immediate effect and will transition to Chairman in April 2026. Source...

Miranda Lambert catalog acquired by Sony Music Publishing in partnership with Domain Capital
The deal encompasses her complete back catalog of songs. Source...

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