Bad Bunny’s victory lap rolled into November, when he finally won his first Latin Grammy in one of the three major categories: album of the year for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images/Billboard Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images/Billboard The year 2025 was packed with significant developments in the music industry, from Puerto…
Recognition Boost from Metallica’s Cover In a recent discussion with Spain’s Made In Metal, Ray Haller, the bassist and vocalist of Belfast’s metal band SWEET SAVAGE, shared insights on how their band gained significant attention after METALLICA covered their song “Killing Time.” This track, co-authored by SWEET SAVAGE’s co-founder and future DIO/DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian…
Saregama to Invest in Bhansali Productions for Potential Majority Stake Investment Details India’s oldest music label, Saregama, has announced plans to invest 3.25 billion Indian rupees (approximately USD $36 million) in Bhansali Productions. The investment, approved by Saregama’s board on December 16, involves a multi-stage acquisition that could lead to Saregama gaining majority control of…
Port Jervis: A City of Revival and Music Situated between the borders of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Port Jervis in Orange County, New York, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. The city blends historical Victorian and Gothic Revival architecture with modern establishments like trendy eateries and a yoga studio offering sound baths. Just a 90-minute drive…
Editor’s Note: EDM.com is pleased to present its annual year-end series, highlighting Industry Leaders, Performances & DJ Sets, Music Producers, and Tracks. Typically, year-end reviews in the music industry focus on artists and performers. However, EDM.com takes a different approach by honoring the exceptional contributions of the industry’s unsung heroes and brands. Here, we highlight…
Music Reports Highlights Urgent Need for Accurate Music Rights Data in AI Deals This article was produced in partnership with Music Reports. The rapid advancement of AI in music creation and distribution has underscored the importance of having precise music rights data. As AI companies develop sound recordings, compositions, lyrics, and remixes, navigating the intricate…
Kateryna Kovarzh/Getty Images via Canva.com As 2026 nears, many are reflecting on their music streaming habits, particularly those using Spotify. The past year has seen artists boycott Spotify events over unfair compensation, and some, like King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, have left the platform due to CEO Daniel Ek’s investments in an AI military…
Filmmaker Matt Zane has reported receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the estate and family of the late STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static. The letter concerns Zane’s intention to proceed with an unauthorized documentary about Wayne and his wife, Tera Wray. The legal notice was issued shortly after the family expressed their readiness to take action against…
HYBE Expands into Africa with New Partnership Global Expansion Strategy South Korean entertainment company HYBE has been strategically broadening its reach beyond its home country. Initially, the company expanded into Japan, followed by the United States and Latin America by late 2023. In 2025, HYBE established operations in China in April and India in September….
