Music Industry: News, Releases and the Business Behind the Beats

Want fast, useful updates on the music world? This tag gathers the latest stories about new albums, artist deals, festival moves, streaming trends and the business side of music — with a clear eye on Africa and its place in the global scene.

Expect short, practical reads. We cover big moments like artist collaborations and comeback albums, industry changes like label signings or royalty debates, plus local festival news and tour announcements. One recent highlight: Erykah Badu teaming with producer The Alchemist for her first studio album in 15 years — a cross-genre move that shows how legacy artists are reinventing themselves.

What you’ll find here

New releases: quick rundowns of singles and albums that matter, so you can decide what to listen to now. We point out standout tracks and why they matter in the market.

Artist moves: signings, loans, and international collaborations. These stories explain how a deal or a transfer changes an artist’s reach and income.

Industry trends: streaming numbers, playlist shifts, and how royalties affect both emerging and established acts. We break down technical topics into short, clear takeaways.

Festivals and tours: who’s performing where, safety updates, and ticket tips. If a big African festival signs a headline act or a European tour stops in Lagos, you'll read it here.

How to use this tag

Want to follow an artist or a topic fast? Click the Music Industry tag to see all related posts. Use the tag as your quick reference for what’s new — no fluff, just facts you can act on.

If you follow the business side, look for our explainers on streaming payouts, licensing and how sync deals work. For fans, we highlight must-listen tracks and tour dates you shouldn’t miss.

Want alerts? Subscribe to our newsletter or set a browser alert for this tag. That way you’ll get notified when new stories drop — like sudden album announcements or surprise festival lineups.

Practical tip: when you read a story about a new release, check streaming platforms and artist socials right after. Artists often drop bonus content, merch links, or tour dates there first.

We aim to be useful, clear and quick. No industry jargon without a plain-English explanation. No rumors without sources. Just the music news that helps you listen smarter, follow the business, and catch the next big moment from Africa and around the world.

Follow the Music Industry tag to stay updated. If there’s a new album, a major collaboration, or a policy change that affects artists' pay, you’ll see it here first — explained in plain language and ready for action.