The recorded market for Latin music in the US generated revenues of $490.3 million for the first half of the year, up 5.9% over the same period a year prior and accounted for 8.8% of total US recorded music revenue, according to figures released by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). in its 'RIAA Latin Mid-Year 2025 Recorded Music Revenue Report'. 
The Latin genre continued to outpace growth for the same period across the overall US market. Streaming remained the dominant sourc...

Artist managers' collective The Circuit Group is launching Red Wire Publishing, a new Los Angeles-based division dedicated to providing boutique music publishing services to artists and songwriters worldwide.
"Red Wire is founded on a boutique ethos rooted in artist management, prioritizing creative development and long-term growth over sheer volume of signings," said the company. At launch, Red Wire already administers more than 300 copyrights, with global rights administration provided by Kob...

Downtown-owned B2B distributor FUGA has renewed and expanded its relationship with classical music production company Naxos Music Group. This expanded deal builds on the original partnership first announced in 2022, when Naxos engaged FUGA to provide digital distribution and royalty accounting services.
In addition to global digital distribution, FUGA will now be providing its full suite of services, including strategic marketing, specialist YouTube services, product development, business devel...