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TuneCore is celebrating its 20th anniversary. MBW meets up with two of its senior execs to reflect on the journey so far, the careers launched and the lessons learned – as well as a look at the current landscape and where the company might go next… Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/by-aligning-more-closely-with-believe-tunecore-is-creating-a-seamless-pathway-for-artist-growth/

The act's streaming and physical sales in Japan made them the world's 13th biggest-selling act in 2025 — without an international campaign. UMG says their global push is still to come. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/how-mrs-green-apples-dominance-in-japan-is-driving-a-global-breakthrough-for-the-umg-signed-band/

Firm says original sample creators will be compensated when their sounds are used to generate new material Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/splice-launches-ai-tools-that-compensate-sample-creators-when-their-sounds-are-used/

Grammy-winning songwriter formalizes expanded partnership with WCM as company deepens ties to Latin repertoire and writer development. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-chappell-music-signs-grammy-winner-claudia-brant-to-global-publishing-deal/

Marking joins from AEG as the company expands global naming rights and brand partnership strategy across its international venue network. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/chris-marking-appointed-executive-vice-president-international-venue-sponsorship-at-live-nation/

However, the report found that of the 178 million people who streamed music in 2025, only about 8% were paying for it. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/india-added-nearly-4m-paid-music-streaming-subscriptions-in-2025-taking-its-total-to-14-4m-according-to-new-report/