Data &amp; Research

October 10, 2024

Karol G performing live during her now-wrapped Mañana Será Bonito Tour. Photo Credit: Henry Hwu Thanks in large part to continued (albeit slower) streaming growth, Latin music generated a record $685.5 millio... Read More...

Is Goldman Sach’s Streaming Forecast Too Rosy? The Problems With the Bank’s Emerging Market Growth Theory

October 9, 2024

Amid a streaming-growth slowdown in developed music markets, Goldman Sachs is banking on continued revenue results due largely to expansions in emerging spaces. But is this a rose-colored attempt to talk past a plateau?

K-Pop Streams Have Surged 362% on Spotify Since 2018, and 182% in the US Alone

Ashley King

October 8, 2024

Photo Credit: Blackpink by aanglerrr / CC by 4.0 K-pop streams have surged globally on Spotify in the last five years by 362%, and 182% in the US alone, as the genre’s influence continues to grow. The global... Read More...

SCAPR Reports $1.05 Billion in 2023 Royalties Collections Amid Double-Digit Public Performance and TV Growth

October 4, 2024

Brussels, where the Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of Performers’ Rights (SCAPR) is based, as seen from Mount of the Arts. Photo Credit: Ank Kumar SCAPR has announced 8.5% performer royaltie... Read More...

Music Funding Slipped In Q3 2024 to $425 Million — Who’s Still Getting the Startup Cash?

October 2, 2024

Music Industry Investment by Category, Q3 2024 (Source: DMN Pro) In keeping with existing 2024 trends, third-quarter music industry funding rounds fell well short of their Q3 2023 counterparts in both volume ... Read More...

Music Funding Topped $425.28 Million During the Recent Third Quarter — A Serious Cool-Down From Q3 2023

September 30, 2024

Music industry funding suffered a double-digit year-over-year decrease in Q3 2024 despite some signs of a possible acceleration during the quarter's second half. Photo Credit: Alexander Schimmeck Music indust... Read More...

Despite Major Markets’ Serious Streaming-Growth Slowdown, Global Music Industry Revenue Will Crack $100 Billion in 2024, Goldman Sachs Forecasts

September 30, 2024

Though Goldman Sachs' Music in the Air report has forecasted solid 2024 global industry revenue of over $100 billion, it's also illustrated a dramatic paid-streaming slowdown in major markets. Photo Credit: Go... Read More...

French Music Industry Posts 5.9% H1 2024 Recorded Revenue Growth As Streaming Gains Offset a Physical Slip

September 20, 2024

The French music industry grew 5.9% YoY in H1 2024 as streaming growth made up for a slowdown on the physical side, per a new report. Photo Credit: Amin Zabardast The French music industry grew 5.9% year over... Read More...

Music Industry Funding Has Topped $360 Million During the Past Month Alone — What Are Investors Betting On?

September 18, 2024

Between mid-August and mid-September 2024 alone, music industry companies secured over $360 million in funding. But where’s the money going?

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Nearly 25% of Audio Listening Time Among 13-34 Year-Olds is Spoken Word Content

Ashley King

September 18, 2024

Edison Research examined the amount of daily audio listening time that this age cohort is consuming and broke it down into music vs. spoken word content.

Is It Time to Turn Off Ad-Supported Streaming? Breaking Down the Multibillion-Dollar Question Amid Slowing Subscription Growth