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South Asian culture platform Dialled In has launched Dialled In Records, a London-based label in partnership with Island-EMI’s The Collective, dedicated to developing and promoting South Asian artists across various genres.

Greek singer Anna Vissi has announced her new professional venture, the establishment of a record label named 'Vission Music.' She is partnering with her godmother, Dimitra Kousta, for this new endeavor.

Bad Bunny is demanding an African record label cover $465,000 in legal expenses, claiming the lawsuit filed against him was unfounded.

From near-empty dancefloors to sold-out nights at Lisbon’s biggest club, the imprint has spent 15 years championing Afro-Portuguese beats, reshaping the city’s musical identity in the process It’s…

Jo Dee Messina reveals Nashville record label rejected her for being "too fat" early in her career. The country singer says she's "still talking about it."

The Texas-based record label is led by industry veterans Meyber Santos, Alan E. Baxter, and Fernando Sanchez.

After closing her scene-making record label and moving to the US, Barnett decamped to Joshua Tree – where she learned to slow down and make noise again In the early months of 2024, Courtney Barnett…

Country star Tim McGraw stood firm against record label executives who attempted to prevent the inclusion of his 'controversial' song 'Indian Outlaw' on his album, ultimately turning it into his first top 10 platinum hit.

British musician Raye (Rachel Keen) has released a 17-song album, which has topped charts, following years of being held by her record label, showcasing her unique path in contemporary pop music.

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho has launched his own record label, with its debut LP being a World Cup-inspired album, inviting artists and songwriters to submit their work.

A new album from K-pop sensation BTS has sold almost four million copies on its first day of release, setting a new record for the group.

New Zealand music star Lorde announced that she has ended her 17-year contract with the record label Universal Music Group, stating that she is entering a new phase of her career marked by greater creative...

Grabaciones Los Poderosos will operate under a distribution agreement with Universal Music Latin Entertainment.

Over 200 artists and 27 record labels have donated albums for the raffle, which will take place in May The post Fontaines D.C., Kneecap and more donate prizes to ‘Records For Palestine’ online vinyl raffle appeared first on NME.

Ghanaian songstress and songwriter Sefa, born Sefadzi Abena Amesu, has shared how impactful her former record label, Black Avenue Muzik, has been in her music journey.

Street-hop star Portable has announced the signing of Afro-pop singer Femi Capless to his Zeh Nation record label, continuing his efforts to support emerging Nigerian artists.

Musician Liya has publicly disclosed the reasons behind her decision to leave Davido's prominent record label.

The US Supreme Court has ruled 9-0 against major record labels in a billion-dollar music piracy case, siding with internet provider Cox Communications and limiting their liability for illegal conduct by subscribers.

The book Vangelis – The Unknown Man describes the life of Vangelis Papathanassiou as an unconventional and introverted creator, who avoided publicity and detested the music industry The post…

IFPI, the London-based association of global record labels, has released its top-line growth figures covering 2025 – and the news is encouraging.

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A company associated with Luca Hänni's record label, Musikvertrieb AG, which has amassed a multi-million real estate portfolio, has terminated the leases of 300 tenants.

The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation, alleging attempts to tilt policy decisions in favor of record label interests while related disputes are before the courts.

Newly released files suggest that Jeffrey Epstein considered investing in the music industry as a means to gain access to women, with an associate reportedly referring to the industry as 'related to P,' a term Epstein allegedly used for women.