Introducing The Merchbar Hot Music Merch Chart

As income from music sales slides, the importance of revenue from touring and merchandise increases. So today, we're debuting The Merchbar Hot Merch Chart on Hypebot. Merchbar pulls together music merchandise. Continue reading

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Why Music Streaming Still Doesn’t Make Enough Money

The world of music has turned into the land of the free. But the cost of "free" has caused the music industry to heavily reconsider survival strategies. Check out today's. Continue reading

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Have Large Music Festivals Peaked?

Music festivals here.  Music festivals there. Music festivals everywhere.  Are there too many music festivals?  Despite some signs to the contrary, legendary music manager and promoter Harvey Goldsmith says we. Continue reading

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Leadership Music Names 48 Industry Leaders To 27th Annual Class

Leadership Music provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to meet,  learn with and discuss issues effecting the music business.  I'm proud to have been chosen to be a part. Continue reading

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What a Full-Time Touring Musician’s Daily Schedule Really Looks Like

No two full-time musicians' schedules are identical. Depending on the projects they're involved in, the to-do lists will vary greatly. We spoke with Alex White, one-half of the heady garage-rock duo White. Continue reading

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Stub Hub Names Summer’s Hottest Concerts

Heritage acts dominate the summer's top concerts, according to StubHub. The ticket reseller draws its top 10 from sales and demand drawn from its more than 16 million visitors.  . Continue reading

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“Day Without Music” Protest Declared Big Success

Can you imagine a Day Without Music?  With a focus on the live sector, that's how music lovers in one EU country protested new taxes that they believe has crippled. Continue reading

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NO, Police Are Not Investigating A B.B. King Homicide

Despite numerous media reports of an active homicide investigation into the death of blues great B.B. King, Las Vegas Metro Police today said that there was no such investigation underway.

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Your Summer Music Festival Survival Guide

Summertime is here and that means it is time to break out all of the gear to hit the festival circuit right. But do you really have EVERYTHING you need?. Continue reading

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EDM Is Now A $6.8 Billion Global Business: Read The IMS 2015 Business Report Here

The global EDM music market grew 12% last year to $6.9 billion, according to the latest IMS Business Report.  The U.S. EDM market hit $2 billion or 29% of global. Continue reading

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