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The pure songwriter is disappearing and it’s everyone’s problem

The traditional “pure” songwriter is quickly disappearing – and the entire music industry could suffer because of it, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research. As more writers are forced to become performers just to survive, the future of songwriting, collaboration, and fair compensation is at risk.

Alana Bonilla on 07/10/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Oak View CEO indicted • Boiler Room under fire • Recording Academy adds 3600 • Global Vinyl report • Discovery vs Fan Commitment • More

THURSDAY 7.10.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 07/10/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation ticket resale

Live Nation endorses 20% ticket resale cap, full artist control

Live Nation endorses a 20% ticket resale cap along with more giving artists “full control” of how their tickets are resold.

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Eras of Popular Music: New data comes with big surprises

Most people define music eras by decade, but new data from over 21,000 Billboard hits tells a different story. The real shifts in the eras of popular music happened at unexpected times and in surprising ways.

Alana Bonilla on 07/09/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: UMG’s Nash on AI • Live Nation wants resale caps • Levellr tackles Discord data • Mötley, Dolly duet @ #1?!? • Dubnote • More

WEDNESDAY 7.9.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NIVA calls on DoJ, FTC to break Live Nation into four companies

NIVA calls on DoJ, FTC to break Live Nation into four companies

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is calling on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to break Live Nation and Ticketmaster into four separate companies.

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Chappell Roan challenges critics , demands artist living wage in Grammy speech

Why are there fewer breakout hit singles this year?

2025’s music charts are noticeably quieter than last year. With fewer breakout hit singles and no clear song of the summer, what does this say about the definition of a. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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live music news roundup

Live Music News: SVOG, John Harris, Scalper Financing

In the latest live music news the SBA requests SVOG funds back from select venues, John Harris of XL shares his story, scalper financing revealed and more…

Alana Bonilla on 07/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI Music and Regulation, Deerhoof

Episode 257 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Spotify, Startups & AI Success

In top music business news last week, indie band Deerhoof pulled its music off Spotify, applications for 2025’s Music Tectonics Startup Competition opened, an AI created band made waves and much more.

Alana Bonilla on 07/05/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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