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Streaming revenues exceeded $20bn for the first time ever in 2024, says Global Music Report

The music recording industry is seeing growth that ‘many other sectors would be incredibly envious of’, but what’s driving it?

Euronews

Global Music Business Raked In $29.6B In 2024: Report

The global music industry raked in a record $29.6 billion last year as online streaming propelled revenues to their highest level since records began in the 1990s, new figures showed on Wednesday.

International Business Times

Taylor Swift’s Net Worth: How She Became The World’s Richest Pop Star

Discover how Taylor Swift became the world's richest female musician with her massive net worth, fueled by record-breaking tours, savvy investments, and a thriving real estate portfolio. The post Taylor Swift’s Net Worth: How She Became The World’s Richest Pop Star first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The UK may be waning as a pop superpower – but a new generation is being nurtured

No British artists were in the top 10 biggest albums and singles globally last year. But big acts were between projects, and Charli xcx and Central Cee are hitting their stride

The Guardian - UK

Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things is world’s best-selling digital single of 2024

The singer was nominated for best new artist at the 67th Grammy Awards.

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift crowned global recording artist of the year for fifth time

The US pop superstar previously won the award in 2014, 2019, 2022 and 2023.

Evening Standard

Dark web hacker who made £42k selling unreleased Coldplay tracks is spared jail

Skylar Dalziel, 22, illegally accessed cloud storage accounts linked to the popular acts

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Who are Stray Kids? The record-breaking Korean boy band closing BST Hyde Park

The eight-member group headlining the London festival series are poised for global domination

Evening Standard

SEVENTEEN's FML Named Bestselling Album In The World For 2023

Seventeen's 'FML' album leads global sales in 2023 with 6.4 million copies sold, showcasing their commercial success and dominance in the music industry.

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Global Music Biz Sees 10.2% Growth In 2023: Industry

The biggest artist in the world was -- no surprise -- Taylor Swift, according to the annual report by International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents global record companies.

Latin Times

Streaming Subscriptions Drive Record Music Revenue Growth In 2023

Discover how streaming subscriptions are driving revenue growth in the music industry according to the IFPI report.

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Global Music Biz Sees 10.2% Growth In 2023: Industry

Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according figures released Thursday, but record firms are concerned over how to maintain growth in the streaming era.

International Business Times

Taylor Swift Named Biggest Artist In The World For 2023

Taylor Swift and BTS named No. 1 artists globally by IFPI for two consecutive years, showcasing their unparalleled success and influence in the music industry.

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Taylor Swift Named Biggest Musical Artist In The World For 2023

Taylor Swift reigns supreme in IFPI's 2023 global music artist ranking, with South Korean acts Seventeen and Stray Kids in the top spots.

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The Independent UK

Global recording industry growth slows as figures return to pre-pandemic levels

Subscription streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music continued to help boost the music market by 9.0% in 2022.

Wales Online

People spending more time than before listening to music

We are now tuning in or logging on to hear our favourite tunes for more than 20 hours every week

Asharq Al-Awsat

Streaming Drives 2021 Recorded Music Sales to Record $26 Billion

Global recorded music revenues rose 18.5% last year driven by an increase in listeners tuning into paid subscription streaming, marking the market's seventh consecutive year of growth to a record $25.9 billion, according to a report released on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a recovery in physical retail following COVID-19 lockdowns allowed physical…

The Independent UK

Global recording industry celebrates biggest-ever year of growth – report

Streaming was hailed as the main driver for the continual growth over the last seven years.

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Adele Tops IFPI 2021 Album Charts with Hit Comeback Record '30'

British singer Adele has added another accolade to her long list of honors, with her latest record "30" winning the Global Album All Format Chart for 2021, IFPI, the recorded music industry representative body, said on Tuesday. "30", which went to no.1 around the world upon its release in November,…

Bangkok Post

BTS win 2021 Global Recording Artist of the Year award from IFPI

HONG KONG: Superstar K-pop boy band BTS have won the IFPI's 2021 Global Recording Artist of the Year award for the second year in a row, the leading music industry organisation announced on Thursday.

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