Music isn’t just about sound anymore—it’s about strategy. Songs blow up not because of deep lyrics, but because of vibes, branding, and distribution. A fire beat, a strong hook, and the right push can turn any track into a global hit. The game has changed, and artists who play smart are shaping the future. Want to know how? Here are…
Introducing the Next Generation of Music News—Fresh, Fast & Fearless Tired of music news feeling like homework? We get it.…
Tokyo International Music Market (TIMM) is the leading event dedicated to promoting the global reach of Japanese music, serving as…
With a career spanning almost four decades, GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. Bell has performed with virtually every major orchestra…
Pop diva Jolin Tsai has become acclaimed for her uniquely enchanting voice and magnetic stage presence. Between 2019 and 2023, her enthralling “Ugly Beauty World Tour” captivated audiences worldwide. The…
If there’s anything synonymous with the name Hikaru Utada, it is her debut single Automatic/Time Will Tell launched 25 years ago. Since then, this J-pop artist has been on a…
In May 2023, blackx announced its acquisition of a catalog comprising publishing rights to over 230 songs by renowned songwriter Frances Wang. As one of the first in Asia to offer qualified investors access to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights, blackx is in a unique position to capture opportunities as the region’s music industry continues to burgeon and…
Laufey first announced her Asia and Australia tour back in early April. Announcing six dates in Asia, the Irish and Chinese singer songwriter has already sold out tickets in Manila,…
December marks a remarkable achievement for us here at Music Press Asia. Over the last 12 months, we have seen the extreme rebirth of the live music scene. As the…
Year-end is approaching. If you’d still like to catch up with some networking, here are just some you might be able to catch if you book now. This is not…
Music Innovation isn’t just buzz—innovation is happening and needed across the entire music industry. That’s why the Music Tectonics Conference program explores innovation that’s shaking up the music industry from…
Recently, a music industry veteran, Gary Helsinger, has been hired as SVP Licensing & Creative, heading up Melodie’s U.S. film, television and advertising business. Based in Los Angeles, Gary will…
No Sleep Festival to debut conference arm. It’s hottest topics gathering around metaverse and NFTs. No Sleep Festival has recently added a conference arm to its program. With a special…
Diljit Dosanjh, widely known as the ‘Super Singh of Punjab’, has recently announced a partnership with Warner Music. Although Dosanjh has already found fame as an actor, singer, songwriter, and…
The most recognisable music charts in the world – the Billboard Music Charts – launches in Vietnam today. Since its launch until now, Billboard Vietnam has always been a leading…
Melodity is taking the music industry one huge step further towards the decentralized creator economy. In its grand attempt to support musicians, it is already gathered resources to begin building monetisation infrastructure in Web 3.0, in completely new ways. To do so, Melodity is building…
