{"id":108797,"date":"2026-10-01T09:55:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=108797"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:55:42","slug":"music-industry-news-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/music-industry-news-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The biggest music industry news | September 2026 roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">Spotify\u2019s latest artist initiatives, streaming growth in the US and Spain, Instagram\u2019s new AI labels and fresh developments in AI music and copyright. Plus, RouteNote joins a wider industry effort to tackle streaming fraud.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>RouteNote joins the Music Fights Fraud Alliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RouteNote has joined the Music Fights Fraud Alliance (MFFA), an industry-wide initiative bringing together more than 35 organisations to tackle streaming fraud and other fraudulent activity in digital music. The alliance aims to improve how the industry detects, prevents and responds to fraud through greater collaboration between distributors, streaming services and rights organisations. The move builds on RouteNote\u2019s existing fraud prevention work, while giving the company an opportunity to share knowledge and contribute to wider industry efforts to protect legitimate artists and labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"soZABWruHn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/routenote-joins-music-fights-fraud-alliance\/\">RouteNote joins Music Fights Fraud Alliance to help artists protect their music<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;RouteNote joins Music Fights Fraud Alliance to help artists protect their music&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/routenote-joins-music-fights-fraud-alliance\/embed\/#?secret=soZABWruHn\" data-secret=\"soZABWruHn\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>US recorded music revenue approaches $6 billion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>US recorded music revenue grew 6.9% year-on-year to $5.97 billion in the first half of 2026, according to the RIAA, with streaming accounting for around 82% of the total. CDs saw a surprising resurgence, with revenue climbing 58.6%, while vinyl revenue rose 17.7%, bringing physical music revenue up 25.9%. Sync licensing also recorded strong growth, increasing 18.2% to $231.8 million, while permanent downloads continued to decline. The figures highlight a market still dominated by streaming but increasingly supported by physical formats and licensing opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1Npvot7BOt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/us-recorded-music-revenue-hits-nearly-6-billion-as-market-grows-6-9-in-2026\/\">US recorded music revenue hits nearly $6 Billion as market grows 6.9% in 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;US recorded music revenue hits nearly $6 Billion as market grows 6.9% in 2026&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/us-recorded-music-revenue-hits-nearly-6-billion-as-market-grows-6-9-in-2026\/embed\/#?secret=1Npvot7BOt\" data-secret=\"1Npvot7BOt\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Spain\u2019s recorded music market grows 11.6%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain\u2019s recorded music market grew 11.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, generating \u20ac181.4 million in wholesale revenue, according to PROMUSICAE. Digital music accounted for 88.5% of revenue, with streaming making up the largest share and paid subscriptions growing 15.1% to \u20ac121 million. Physical music also saw growth, with vinyl revenue rising 27.7% and CDs increasing by 4.3%. Spain\u2019s growth outpaced the US and Germany over the same period, highlighting the continued expansion of one of Europe\u2019s major music markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"T26eusnnoK\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spain-music-market-growth-h1-2026\/\">Spain\u2019s music market grows 11.6% in H1 2026 as streaming continues to rise<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Spain\u2019s music market grows 11.6% in H1 2026 as streaming continues to rise&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spain-music-market-growth-h1-2026\/embed\/#?secret=T26eusnnoK\" data-secret=\"T26eusnnoK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Instagram introduces AI-generated profile labels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram is introducing a new label to help users identify profiles built around AI-generated people. Accounts identified as unlabelled AI profiles could lose recommendation eligibility across Reels, Explore and suggested content, limiting their reach. Creators who use AI tools without presenting an AI-generated identity won\u2019t need the label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gojDeVolXi\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-ai-generated-profile-label\/\">Instagram introduces new AI-generated profile label<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Instagram introduces new AI-generated profile label&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/instagram-ai-generated-profile-label\/embed\/#?secret=gojDeVolXi\" data-secret=\"gojDeVolXi\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Suno appears to be expanding into merchandise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suno appears to be preparing a new merchandise store, with a \u201cComing soon\u201d page already live at shop.suno.com. As sources report, the store is being built with creator commerce platform Fourthwall, although Suno hasn\u2019t revealed what it plans to sell. The move follows Suno\u2019s upcoming vinyl service, which will let users turn their AI-generated music into physical records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"zRqkrIXvpz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/suno-merch-store-plans\/\">Suno appears to be moving into merch with a new online store<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Suno appears to be moving into merch with a new online store&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/suno-merch-store-plans\/embed\/#?secret=zRqkrIXvpz\" data-secret=\"zRqkrIXvpz\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Spotify launches Fresh Finds Forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify has launched Fresh Finds Forward, a new 12-month programme offering support to around 10,000 emerging independent artists each year. Building on its Fresh Finds playlist network, the initiative offers eligible artists resources including studio time, premium creative tools, industry events, wellness support and access to selected Spotify opportunities. Artists featured on eligible Fresh Finds playlists from the 1st of January 2026 onwards can be invited to join through Spotify for Artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"N27iMvoWxK\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-launches-fresh-finds-forward-to-support-the-next-generation-of-independent-artists\/\">Spotify launches Fresh finds forward to support the next generation of independent artists<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Spotify launches Fresh finds forward to support the next generation of independent artists&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-launches-fresh-finds-forward-to-support-the-next-generation-of-independent-artists\/embed\/#?secret=N27iMvoWxK\" data-secret=\"N27iMvoWxK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Suno v6 faces user backlash and new copyright lawsuit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suno\u2019s new v6 AI music models have faced criticism from users who say the updated system produces muffled, compressed and less convincing music, with some calling for older models to return. Meanwhile, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment have filed a second copyright lawsuit against Suno, alleging it copied 60,202 recordings without permission. The labels argue that v6 may still have inherited information from earlier models allegedly trained on unlicensed music, despite Suno\u2019s claims that it was built from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"aX0TSVPdhX\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/suno-v6-user-backlash-copyright-lawsuit\/\">Suno v6 faces user backlash and new copyright lawsuit<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Suno v6 faces user backlash and new copyright lawsuit&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/suno-v6-user-backlash-copyright-lawsuit\/embed\/#?secret=aX0TSVPdhX\" data-secret=\"aX0TSVPdhX\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Spotify tests early access for Premium users in India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotify is testing a new release model in India that gives Premium subscribers up to 72 hours of early access to selected new music before it reaches free listeners. The trial forms part of a wider Universal Music Group strategy to encourage paid streaming in a market where music listening is widespread, but subscriptions remain relatively low. Selected artists and labels can choose to participate, making early access another potential way to build anticipation around major releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sLhgVmvDtI\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-premium-early-access-india\/\">Spotify tests Premium Early Access for new releases in India<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Spotify tests Premium Early Access for new releases in India&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-premium-early-access-india\/embed\/#?secret=sLhgVmvDtI\" data-secret=\"sLhgVmvDtI\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/\">Stay up to date with the biggest news in the music industry, as well as updates from RouteNote and partners, by checking out the RouteNote blog.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out September\u2019s biggest music industry news, from Spotify updates and streaming growth to AI developments and the fight against fraud.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":108801,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11109],"tags":[19876,126],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.4.1 - 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