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Dynamoi News Music business news for release decisions. Music business news that helps artists, labels, and marketing teams understand platform changes, deal activity, royalties, and release strategy. Archive page 3 165 published stories Editorial standards → RSS feed → Product changelog → Archive page 3 News archive 29-43 of 165 Jan 29, 2026 UMG Backs Stationhead and Mellomanic Merger to Scale Superfan Economy Former AEG executive David Rappaport takes the helm as the combined platform aims to turn listening parties into standardized chart-impacting events. Jan 29, 2026 Wixen Sues Meta for $50M Over Unlicensed Music and AI Training The publisher behind 2018’s Spotify battle now accuses the tech giant of lying to artists and weaponizing libraries to devalue human creativity. Jan 29, 2026 Senate Targets Live Nation in High-Stakes TICKET Act Reboot The "Fees Rolled on All Summer Long" hearing signals imminent federal rules on all-in pricing and a potential ban on speculative resale. Jan 29, 2026 Apple Challenges Adobe With Aggressive $12.99 Creator Studio A new bundle strategy coincides with Logic Pro 12's AI features, threatening the session musician economy while undercutting competitors. Jan 29, 2026 Spotify Targets Live Sector After Record $11B Payout in 2025 Global Head of Music Charlie Hellman outlines a roadmap to convert passive listeners into active ticket buyers as growth slows elsewhere. Jan 27, 2026 UMG Pivots to Broadcaster Model With Universal Music Live on Twitch The °1824-run initiative debuts Feb. 1 at the Grammys, moving the major label from passive licenser to active media network chasing superfan revenue. Jan 27, 2026 Native Instruments Insolvency Threatens 'Kontakt' Production Ecosystem Court-appointed administrators take control as the private equity rollup strategy behind the iZotope merger faces a critical liquidity crisis. Jan 27, 2026 Spotify and Major Labels Sue Anna’s Archive for $13 Trillion The streaming giant joins UMG, Sony, and Warner to block a "shadow library" that allegedly scraped 99% of the platform's commercial catalog. Jan 27, 2026 Sony and Domain Capital Acquire Miranda Lambert’s Full Catalog The strategic partnership secures the country superstar's massive songwriting portfolio and future compositions in a defining hybrid model deal. Jan 27, 2026 Bruno Mars Draws 12.8 Million to Roblox 'Brainrot' Event Users claimed 5.4 million digital items in a strategy shift that prioritizes viral traffic interception over bespoke virtual venues. Jan 27, 2026 Primary Wave Targets Brazil in Historic Gilberto Gil Deal The partnership with Nas Nuvens signals a major pivot toward monetizing Latin American heritage assets beyond the Anglosphere. Jan 27, 2026 Merlin and Pipeline Open $200M Cash Flow Tap for Indies Matt Spetzler's fintech platform allows members to access advances based on streaming data without surrendering master rights or distribution control. Jan 24, 2026 TikTok Launches US Joint Venture With 80% American Ownership The deal ends six years of ban anxiety but forces a critical algorithmic fork that effectively isolates US music discovery data from global trends. Jan 24, 2026 Atlantic Names Kevin Weaver President in Pivot to Visual Media The architect behind the Barbie soundtrack will now oversee sync, gaming, and brand partnerships across the entire Elliot Grainge-led portfolio. Jan 18, 2026 Kobalt and Madverse Deal Unlocks Royalties for 150,000 Indian Artists The infrastructure pact targets "black box" revenue leakage across South Asia's booming but fragmented independent sector.