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UK Music Spending Climbs in 2025 — But Artists Still Face Tough Realities

According to ERA, UK music streaming subscription income topped £2 billion in 2025, with vinyl sales surging by 18%. But that doesn’t tell the full story.

Jeremy Young on 01/07/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What the Heck Is “Gig-Tripping?”

Live music is becoming reason enough to justify national and international travel for many music fans. What does this mean for the musicians and pros that power the live entertainment industry?

Jeremy Young on 01/07/2026 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hold This Date: Record Store Day 2026 is April 18 in US, UK & AU

All artists, labels, and fans should mark their calendars now: Record Store Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18, across the U.S., U.K., A.U and other select markets. As always, the annual celebration spotlights independent artists and record stores with exclusive releases, special vinyl pressings, live performances, and in-store events.

Bruce Houghton on 01/07/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 01/07/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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9 Non-Generative AI Tools Artists Can Use to Get More S#*t Done in 2026

A list of our favorite AI tools musicians are using right now to be more productive, more creative, and more prolific, without having to worry about abandoning your authenticity.

Jeremy Young on 01/06/2026 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Billy Joel Joins Billy Joel Tribute Act on Stage for Two Songs in Florida 

The singer-songwriter took to the stage in Wellington, Florida, on January 2, to join the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles and appear on stage for the first time since his brain disorder diagnosis last year.

Jeremy Young on 01/06/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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An Inside Look at How Brands Use Consumer Data to Source Aligned Music Talent

Our friends over at Luminate Data have shared their model for matching artists and consumer communities via Likability and Brand Endorsement consumer data. Learn more here.

Jeremy Young on 01/06/2026 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Stories Set to Reshape the Live Music Industry in 2026

After years when streaming grabbed headlines, the live music industry was thrust into the spotlight in 2025. Pending legal actions and legislation are likely to keep it there.

Bruce Houghton on 01/06/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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BTS Is Hitting the Road in 2026 — Here’s a Brief History of Past Tours

K-pop megagroup BTS announced a new album due out March 20, and a world tour to follow. Here’s a brief history of their past tours.

Jeremy Young on 01/05/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Napster’s Streaming Service Shutters as Company Rebrands Around AI

“Napster is no longer a music streaming service. We’ve become an AI platform for creating and experiencing music in new ways.”

Jeremy Young on 01/05/2026 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Overanalyzing Our 2025 Spotify Wrapped: What MIDiA’s Stats Say About the Industry

MIDiA’s researchers and staffers take a look at their own Spotify Wrapped data to reveal broader trends in the music streaming ecosystem.

Jeremy Young on 01/05/2026 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (0)
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