The Chili Peppers Catalog Sold Twice, and Neither Buyer Used Only Its Own Money
The band's masters went to a Warner and Bain venture while its songs ended up with a Sony and GIC vehicle. Both majors are now buying catalogs with partners' capital.
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How Recoupment Works, Through the So So Def Lawsuit
Jermaine Dupri's short-lived 2026 suit against Sony turned on a $1.5 million unrecouped balance from the 1990s. The case is a clean lesson in how record deal accounting works.
Sofia Isella Climbed From Opener to Headliner Without a Label
In 2024 she opened for Tom Odell at London's Roundhouse. In June 2026 she sold it out herself, with self-released EPs and a deliberate ladder of support slots.
Spotify's Record Margin Is Built on One Phrase: "Net of Marketplace Programs"
Spotify's gross margin hit 33.4% in Q2 2026 as revenue outran music costs. The filing shows where the extra euro goes, and what rights holders should watch.
How the Venue Merch Cut Works
When Silent Planet threw its shirts into a Milan crowd in June, it was protesting a fee most fans never see. Here is how the merch cut is calculated, and why it stings.
Record Grosses, Thinner Rooms: The 2026 Touring Math
The top 100 tours grossed more than ever in the first half of 2026 while selling fewer tickets per night, and the new ticket laws mostly target resale.