Music Industry Archives

Sabam partners with Audoo to replace legacy DJ reporting system in Belgium

Music IndustryApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Belgium’s authors’ society Sabam has partnered with London-based music technology firm Audoo to replace its existing DJ reporting system with continuous audio recognition. The agreement moves Sabam away from sample-based…

From Bankruptcy to a Million Customers: McDaniels Exits the Beatport CEO Chair

Music IndustryApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Beatport has confirmed a leadership transition that will take effect on 1 July 2026, with Robb McDaniels stepping up to Executive Chairman after nine years as chief executive. Matt Gralen,…

Production Futures launches Make Noise to open live events careers to young people

Music IndustryApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Backed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, funded through LIVE Trust and powered by Audiotonix, the campaign puts real pro audio kit in the hands of 12 to 18 year…

How a two-second Kraftwerk drum loop became the test case for EU sampling law

Featured Music IndustryApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

After twenty-nine years, a two-second drum loop and enough litigation to fill a small library, Kraftwerk have lost the decisive round in their copyright dispute with Moses Pelham. The European…

The Electronic Press Kit: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right

Featured Music IndustryApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

In today’s music landscape, talent alone isn’t always going to cut it. Whilst you’re busy perfecting your craft in the studio or behind the decks, there are hundreds of other…

Fake Artists, Real Money: The AI Machine Quietly Bankrupting Electronic Music’s Future

Feature Articles Featured Music IndustryApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Ghost production has never been a secret in electronic music (we even wrote about it back in 2016). It has always existed in the margins, understood rather than spoken about,…

Sennheiser’s Headphone Division Is Seeking a New Owner. The Industry Should Hope It Finds the Right One.

Music IndustryMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026

According to news reports from heise.de, Sennheiser’s entire consumer division is being put up for sale, and it is news that deserves attention from anyone working in the music industry….

Native Instruments Update: A Buyout, Not a Collapse

Featured Music IndustryMarch 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Back in January, when Nick Williams broke his silence and confirmed that Native Instruments had entered pre-insolvency proceedings under German law, we said the implications would ripple far beyond balance…

Lisbon will host International Conference and Festival – Promoting Electronic Music Culture from April 29th to May 2nd

Music IndustryMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Lisbon Dance Summit is ready to unite key global professionals from influential companies in the dance music industry, alongside emerging and innovative professionals, to exchange knowledge and discussions with audiences….

Jean-Michel Jarre Announced as Guest of Honour at Amsterdam Dance Event

ADE Music IndustryMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) kicks off its landmark 30 YEARS anniversary edition. To commemorate three decades, ADE has invited electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre as special guest of honour in…

Brockwell Live 2026 Moves Ahead Following Planning Committee Approval

Music IndustryFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Festival organiser, Brockwell Live’s planning application for its 2026 event series in Brockwell Park has been unanimously approved at Lambeth Council Planning Applications Committee meeting on Tuesday, 24th February at…

DJ Central TV expands to 13 global streaming platforms

Music IndustryFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 2026

DJ Central TV has significantly expanded its broadcasting footprint, securing distribution across 13 new global streaming platforms as part of a push to establish itself as a round-the-clock electronic music…

The Numbers Don’t Lie: SoundCloud’s 2026 Music Intelligence Report and What It Means for Electronic Music

Featured Music IndustryFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

There’s a particular kind of report that gets passed around music industry circles, full of broad strokes and vague proclamations about what’s trending, designed more to reassure investors than to…

Parallel Society announces the full programme for its 2026 edition in Lisbon, Portugal

Music IndustryFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Parallel Society announces the full programme for its 2026 edition in Lisbon, Portugal. Bringing together leading international and local pioneers across counter-culture, music, and civic technology. The two-day gathering takes…

Inside The World’s Biggest Vinyl Factory Making 70 Million Records A Year

Music IndustryFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026

The resurgence of vinyl over the past decade has been well documented, but the sheer scale of production required to meet current demand remains largely invisible to most collectors and…

Landmark Nightlife Taskforce Report Sets Out Clear Roadmap for London After Dark

Music IndustryJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026

London’s independent, industry-led Nightlife Taskforce has published the most comprehensive evidence-based assessment of the capital’s nightlife ever produced, setting out 23 recommendations across 10 areas to protect, support and grow…

Bandcamp takes a stand against AI-generated content

Music IndustryJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Bandcamp has drawn a line in the sand. In an announcement posted to their blog on 13th January, the platform declared that music generated wholly or substantially by AI will…

You Can’t Learn Soul in a Classroom: The Truth About DJ Courses

Featured Music IndustryJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 2026

There’s a certain irony in the modern dance music landscape. We’ve got more resources, more technology, and more supposed shortcuts to DJ stardom than ever before, yet we’re somehow producing…

Decoded Magazine Launches Discord Community

Featured Music IndustryJanuary 12, 2026January 18, 2026

After 12 years of publishing, we’re opening up a new chapter at Decoded Magazine, and it starts with building a proper community space. Today, we’re launching our Discord “server” (i.e….

2025 Moved Faster Than Anyone Predicted: Thoughts on AI, Authenticity and What’s Worth Protecting in 2026

Feature Articles Featured Music IndustryDecember 8, 2025December 8, 2025

As I look back at the year and what a year it has been, one topic has kept rearing its head with increasing urgency: AI and what it means for…