Robert Plant earned $8 million in royalties in 2024 from his music publishing companies alone. The sizable payout underscores the timeless power of Led Zeppelin’s legendary catalog.

We asked a handful of our favorite music industry execs to share the trends that they see shaping the music business is 2025. From changes in distribution to a direct to consumer revolution and AI to fans as creators, they delivered the wisdom you’ll need to thrive in 2025.

Episode 229 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

We begin a year end series today featuring forward thinking execs sharing what they see lies ahead for music and the music business in 2025. First up is Symphonic CEO Jorge Brea.

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In the latest music tech news: UnitedMasters artist FloyyMenor recently had the #1 global song on TikTok. It’s the latest proof that indie and diy musicians can now compete on a global stage.

Stuck in a creative rut? With this guide to getting feedback on your music, learn how to grow by using constructive feedback from the people who matter most. 

Should musicians stop chasing Superfans? All three major labels to hundreds of music marketers have turned capturing and monetizing superfans an important success strategy.