News and Trends

Spotify published its Q4 and FY 2025 results today (February 10). Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-subscriber-base-hits-290m-in-q4-as-streaming-giant-posts-2-5bn-annual-operating-profit-for-2025/

What the latest stats tell us about the US hits business, and how 'catalog' is gaining market share. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/scared-hitless/

Anna's Archive failed to respond to copyright infringement allegations and appear at a scheduled court hearing. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/pirate-group-annas-archive-fails-to-respond-to-labels-copyright-lawsuit-paving-way-for-default-judgment/

The MLC argues that features on Pandora's ad-supported service qualify it as an "interactive service" requiring mechanical royalty payments. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-mlc-and-pandora-file-competing-summary-judgment-motions-in-mechanical-royalties-dispute/

The investment will allow the Nettwerk management team to increase its ownership stake while enabling the company to retain its "identity and independence". Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/create-music-group-strikes-300m-investment-in-nettwerk-music-group-as-canadian-firm-executes-management-buyout/

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/from-warner-and-sonys-q4-results-to-distrokids-potential-2b-sale-its-mbws-weekly-round-up/