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Reservoir Media Caught in Bidding War as Family Firm Outbids Activist
Reservoir Media faces competing takeover bids from activist investor Irenic Capital Management and a group connected to CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi's family, with offers ranging from $10-11 per share.
Byrne Passes on $80M Talking Heads Reunion Deal
David Byrne rejected Live Nation's $80 million offer for a Talking Heads reunion tour in 2024, preferring to continue his successful solo career.
Korean Music Groups Unite Against AI as Warner CEO Embraces Tech
South Korean music rights organizations have formed a coalition to fight AI's impact on the industry, contrasting sharply with Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl's supportive stance toward the technology.
McCartney mourns Quarrymen bassist Len Garry, dead at 84
Paul McCartney honored his former Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry, who died at 84 from pneumonia, calling him a "dear old mate" from their pre-Beatles days.
Brantley Gilbert Enters Beer Business, RIAA Honors We The Kingdom
Brantley Gilbert became an equity partner in Real American Beer to launch a non-alcoholic beverage line, while We The Kingdom earned RIAA Gold certification for their hit "God So Loved."
Alanis Morissette Headlines Spotify's 20th Birthday Bash at SXSW
Alanis Morissette will headline Spotify's 20th anniversary celebration at SXSW, joined by Ella Langley and St. Vincent for a March 14 concert at Stubb's Bar-B-Q in Austin.
Harry Styles Opens Up About Liam Payne Loss, Life Reassessment
Harry Styles discussed how Liam Payne's death prompted him to reassess his life priorities and approach to living, while revealing the challenges of grieving publicly.
Industry Coalition Pushes Senate to Cap Ticket Resale Prices at Cost
A coalition of music industry organizations led by NIVA is urging the Senate to strengthen federal ticketing reform by capping resale prices at face value and banning speculative ticket sales.
Charli xcx Makes Outside Lands Debut as 2026 Headliner
Charli xcx headlines Outside Lands 2026 for the first time alongside RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Strokes, The xx, and Baby Keem at the San Francisco festival's 18th edition.
Billy Corgan Claims CIA, MTV Conspired to Kill Rock in Late '90s
Billy Corgan theorizes that the CIA and MTV conspired to diminish rock music's cultural influence starting in the late 1990s, despite rock remaining commercially successful.
Create Music Group Raises $450M in Funding Blitz Worth $2.2B
Create Music Group secured $450 million in new funding at a $2.2 billion valuation, continuing an aggressive expansion strategy that includes catalog acquisitions and major industry buyouts.
Sony Music Publishing Elevates Riggs to Oversee Global Royalties
Sony Music Publishing promoted Michael Riggs to Senior Vice President of Licensing and Income Tracking after nearly 30 years with the company, expanding his oversight of global royalty collection operations.
Charlie Puth Joins Moises as Chief Music Officer, Launches AI Remix Contest
Charlie Puth became Chief Music Officer at AI music platform Moises and launched a remix competition for his new song with $100,000 in prizes.
Nathan Wallace Inks Deal With Concord Music Publishing
Producer and songwriter Nathan Wallace signed with Concord Music Publishing after building a sync placement resume across major reality TV shows and collaborating with artists including Grammy-nominated Blessing Offor.
Love and Auf der Maur Spark Hole Reunion Rumors via Instagram
Courtney Love and Melissa Auf der Maur have sparked widespread speculation about a potential Hole reunion through cryptic Instagram posts, with Love asking about telling fans about a tour. The exchange marks a significant shift from Love's 2021 statement that a Hole reunion would never happen.
Hornsby Reunites with Raitt for Basketball-Inspired 'Ecstatic'
Bruce Hornsby collaborates with Bonnie Raitt on "Ecstatic," a new song inspired by basketball game chants and featured on his upcoming album Indigo Park.
311's Nick Hexum Turns Storage Unit Into Museum for Vegas Celebration
311 frontman Nick Hexum has created the band's first museum for their expanded 311 Day celebration in Las Vegas, featuring memorabilia from his storage unit and performances with Blue Man Group.
Amazon Dismantles Wondery Empire After $500M Gamble Fails
Amazon will shut down the Wondery podcast app and Wondery+ subscription service after acquiring the company for $500 million in 2020, moving select content to Audible while ending the standalone platform.
Wyatt Flores Leads CMA Mental Health Initiative at SXSW 2026
The Country Music Association showcases Wyatt Flores as the centerpiece of a new mental health support model for touring artists at two SXSW 2026 events on March 13.
Walker Montgomery Inks Red Street Records Deal After Indie Success
Walker Montgomery signed a recording contract with Red Street Records after achieving 93 million streams as an independent artist. His first label single "Saving The Honky Tonks" drops April 3.