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Wannasee Limited has shut down and canceled a number of its music festivals. Photo Credit: Adrià Sánchez Roqué The UK’s Wannasee Limited has confirmed that it “will not be able to continue” operating, and the development has resulted in nearly a dozen festival cancellations. Wannasee announced the unfortunate news on its website and in a media statement, after pulling the plug on the namesake Wannasee Festivals last week. One of those cancellations was made official at the last minute; Wannas

At Coachella 2025, the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed with artists like Laufey, LL Cool J, and Zedd, highlighting the growing intersection of orchestral music with pop, hip-hop, and electronic genres. Similar collaborations are happening on stages worldwide, with some of the most prominent artists fueling the trend. This article was written by Harry Levin in collaboration with How Music Charts. Music Trends on Digital Music News is powered by Chartmetric. When Coachella is in full swing, s

Emerging Scottish producer and singer-songwriter Possibly Jamie is making waves with the release of his captivating new EP, “Erotic and Mostly Empty.” This powerful body of work fearlessly explores themes of apathy and emotional fatigue, diving deep into the complexities of modern life. Jamie’s recent focus singles, “Want” and “DNR,” serve as poignant previews, vividly capturing the essence of disillusionment, struggle, and indecision. At the heart of this collection lies a raw introspection on

Photo Credit: MILLION DOLLAZ WORTH OF GAME / CC by 3.0 President Trump pardons rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, who was sentenced last year to 23 months in prison for possession of firearms as a felon. YoungBoy Never Broke Again had also been given 60 months of probation and was released from federal custody in March. Since then, he has been under home confinement. The rapper recently announced a headlining US tour, which is set to kick off in September. “I want to thank President Trump for

Photo Credit: Chris Daughtry, lead singer of Daughtry, by Luis Blanco / CC by 2.0 Gebbia Media has acquired Big Machine Rock from Hybe America. The roster includes Daughtry, Badflower, Sammy Hagar, Olive Vox, and more. Gebbia Media, a subsidiary of Siebert Financial Corp., has acquired Big Machine Rock, the rock imprint of Big Machine Label Group, which has played a major role in shaping the future of modern rock. The acquisition marks a new chapter in Gebbia Media’s rapid ascent within the mu

Photo Credit: United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) Today the NYC Council voted to pass Resolution 368, which calls for fair pay for artists in music streaming. The council also endorsed the passage of the Living Wage for Musicians Act introduced in the U.S. Congress in 2024. “I’m thrilled the New York City Council has passed my Resolution 368 today, in support of the Living Wage for Musicians Act. In the music capital of the world, artists deserve fair pay and dignity,” shared Council Me

(l to r) Warner Chappell France senior A&R exec Valentin Zucca, Bob Sinclar, and Warner Chappell France MD Matthieu Tessier. Photo Credit: Warner Music Bob Sinclar (real name Christophe Le Friant), the DJ behind perennial dance hit “World Hold On,” has inked a global admin and sub-publishing deal with Warner Chappell. The publisher and the Paris-born “dance legend” announced their agreement today. As described by those parties, the tie-up extends to north of “350 works written or composed

A live performance from Metallica, which has achieved 20x Platinum certification with The Black Album. Photo Credit: Raph_PH Metallica’s self-titled 1991 album (aka The Black Album) has officially moved 20 million units in the U.S., achieving 20x Platinum certification – and 2x Diamond certification – in the process. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) officially logged those certifications today, a couple months short of the 34th anniversary of Metallica’s release. Unsurpris

Photo Credit: World Red Eye DJ Alesso headlined the grand opening of downtown Miami’s Worldcenter, a $6 billion retail, dining, and entertainment hub. Miami’s downtown lit up as global superstar DJ Alesso headlined a massive open-air block party celebrating the grand opening of Miami Worldcenter, the city’s new 27-acre, $6 billion retail, dining, and entertainment hub. Thousands turned out for the high-energy show, which transformed Miami Worldcenter’s streets into a full-sensory experience wi

Photo Credit: Raph_PH / CC by 2.0 Miley Cyrus opens up about a rare medical condition that contributes to her signature whiskey-soaked voice—and makes performing a challenge. In a recent appearance on Apple Music’s The Zane Lowe Show, Miley Cyrus revealed her struggles with a rare medical condition that contributes to the sound of her “ashtray” voice. The Grammy-winning singer has Reinke’s edema, a condition that causes swelling in the vocal chords and affects her vocal performance. “It’s par

Photo Credit: “GigaPump” by g3ox_em Stockholm-based label Savage Roar and Warner Music launch a new Roblox music integration deal in collaboration with The Gang Studios. Savage Roar, a Stockholm-based label operating at the intersection of music and gaming, has announced its first major release written specifically for Roblox, “GigaPump” by g3ox_em. The track will be integrated as the primary soundtrack in two of Roblox’s most popular experiences: Strongman Simulator and Sumo Wrestling Simulat

Photo Credit: Randee St. Nicholas Photography Executive Director of MusiCares Laura Segura has departed the role after five years, according to an email sent to staff by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. The abrupt departure was announced to staff over the Memorial Day weekend, while the Recording Academy itself is not responding to press inquiries about the exit. Reports of the memo called the exit a “key leadership transition” and stated that Segura is “no longer with MusiCares.” For no

Photo Credit: Maryland GovPics / CC by 2.0 A high-profile dispute has erupted between former Def Jam exec Kevin Liles and rapper Lady Luck. Liles has accused the rapper of attempting to extort him to the tune of $30 million through threats. He also alleges Lady Luck threatened to publish a book containing “false and damaging allegations of sexual misconduct.” According to statements released by Liles, Lady Luck—real name Shanell Jones—and her legal team contacted him to demand a $30 million pa

President of Cerro Music Group, Andres Salce, takes on the lack of services available to artists in the Latin space — in A&R, label, distribution, management, booking, touring, and artist development. Now ‘filling the void,’ Cerro Music is seeing continuous growth since partnering with FUGA. The following recaps an interview with Andres Salce as part of Downtown Music’s series, The Music Industry Lives Here. Downtown Music is a company DMN is proud to be partnering with. We consider oursel

The Trump administration is firing back against a lawsuit filed by axed Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter. Photo Credit: Tabrez Syed An intensifying battle for USCO control: The Trump administration is firing back against the lawsuit filed by axed Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter.   We covered that lawsuit (including a push for reinstatement) last week, and DMN Pro yesterday took an in-depth look at Perlmutter’s largely procedural action. Long story short, the former Copyright Off

I had eagerly anticipated the recent release of the recent Autoheart track “Sad Divide,” and they certainly did not disappoint. Furthermore, this LGBTQIA+ alt-pop outfit is following up the exciting momentum with the announcement of their highly anticipated fourth studio album, “Heartlands“. (Set to drop on August 15th via their own O/R Records through AWAL). In addition to this thrilling news, they’ve also unveiled plans for an extensive North American tour kicking off on September 5th. And for

Photo Credit: Paolo Villanueva / CC by 2.0 CGL, the company behind the biggest tours, such as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, announces a controlling investment from Providence Equity Partners. GCL, a worldwide leader in live events logistics, has announced a strategic investment from Providence Equity Partners. The private equity firm has significant experience investing in and supporting companies in the entertainment and media sectors. Providence will become the majority shareholder of CGL, and

Photo Credit: Radu Lin The New York City Council is set to vote tomorrow on Resolution 368, which expresses the city’s support for the federal Living Wage for Musicians Act. Resolution 368 is sponsored by a coalition of council members including Shahana K. Hanif, Chi A. Osse, Carlina Rivera, Julie Menin, Tiffany Cabán, Justin Brannan, Rita Joseph Louis, Gale Brewer, Kevin Riley, and Amanda Farias. The resolution calls on Congress to pass and for the President to sign the Living Wage for Musici

Photo Credit: James Cridland / CC by 2.0 NPR is suing President Trump over his executive order to stop all federal funding for the nonprofit public broadcaster. National Public Radio (NPR) is suing President Trump over his executive order to cease federal funding for nonprofit broadcasters, including NPR and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in federal court in Washington, D.C. According to NPR and three other public radio stations, Trump’s May 1 order vi

Stockholm, Sweden, where MAIA Universe (previously Freshsound) is headquartered. Photo Credit: Anna Hunko Stockholm-based sync platform MAIA Universe (formerly Freshsound) has scored north of $1.13 million in funding from backers including Max Martin. MAIA Universe CEO David Wille confirmed the €1 million raise – and the MxM owner Martin’s support – on LinkedIn. According to that disclosure, Stockholm VC Zenith Ventures, another existing stakeholder in Aligned Ventures, and several others yet

Photo Credit: Envato Creative marketplace Envato has launched a new AI-generated music tool for creators to make custom tracks from text prompts within seconds. But what’s the human cost for artists who rely on sync placement for their income? MusicGen leverages advanced AI models like Google Lyria 2 to deliver royalty-free, customizable music at no extra cost to Envato subscribers. The platform also expanded its partnership with PremiumBeat, adding over 40,000 studio-quality tracks and bringi

Photo Credit: Blue Man Group by Léo Pinheiro / CC by 3.0 No Guarantees Productions secures the long-term lease of the historic Astor Place Theatre, with plans to give it a significant makeover. No Guarantees Productions has announced that it has secured the long-term lease of the historic Astor Place Theatre, with plans to transform it into a dynamic cultural hub. Amplifying artists and shows outside of the traditional Broadway model, the venue’s makeover will utilize the entirety of the space

Photo Credit: DJ Bunt by Wendy Huynh Airbnb will offer unique experiences at Lollapalooza festivals across the world, hosted by artists and music industry insiders, starting in July. Airbnb has announced its first global live music partnership, offering unique fan experiences at Lollapalooza festivals in Berlin, Chicago, São Paulo, and Mumbai. Guests will have access to curated Airbnb Experiences, many of which will be hosted by performing artists. Starting this summer at Lollapalooza Berlin,

A live performance from SM Entertainment act Aespa. Photo Credit: Plumflower Snow Hybe has officially moved to sell its remaining SM Entertainment stake – encompassing almost 10% of the rival K-pop agency – to Tencent for north of $175 million. The Big Hit parent disclosed the sizable selloff in a regulatory filing, which regional outlets promptly covered. According to the document, Hybe intends to exit its SM position altogether, exchanging 2.21 million remaining shares for a cool ₩243.35 bi

Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore / CC by 2.0 Will Smith’s latest music video shoot became the center of a high-profile labor dispute over the weekend. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between production companies and unionized crews working in Hollywood. The drama unfolded on the set of a video for Will Smith’s album Based on a True Story at Quixote Studios in West Hollywood, drawing attention from both industry insiders and the public. Breathe Entertainment, the Toronto & Miami-bas