There is a lot to talk about in music business news last week from an analysis of 2024 – 2025 industry growth in live and recorded music, the science behind simpler music, and more…
In the latest live music industry news, global music agency Wasserman Music has added three key executives across its growing Fairs & Festivals, Tour Marketing, and worldwide agent teams.
Check out some women owned record labels making waves in 2025. From empowering underrepresented voices to pushing creative boundaries, tune into what these trailblazers are up to.
Bobby Owsinski goes over the fascinating moments in history that have marked the decline of rock music’s dominance, and the surprising genres that took its place. Is rock truly dead, or is it just waiting for a comeback?
After several years of meteoric growth in live music, an analysis by Pollstar of the period of November 14, 2024 to February 12, 2025 point to a mixed 2025 for live music.
Streaming loves cheap content as the race to deliver more for less heats up. Wth Spotify, YouTube, Netflix and all of streaming embracing low cost content, the lines between music, video, and TV are blurring.
A new MIDiA repost on 2024 music industry growth shows a sector raking in billions. But is it really as good as it looks? Find out why this “success” might actually be a red flag for artists and the future of streaming.
Is the traditional music career model dead? Learn about Bedroom Pop and how a new generation of artists are building fanbases without leaving their bedrooms.
“The long tail is being demonetized,” writes Mark Mulligan of MIDiA which will lead to a “groundswell of discontent” among creators. But the analyst finds hope in a new model for music streaming.
SXSW will be getting two days shorter in 2026, the festival has officially confirmed. Instead of being spread over 9 days, all three SXSW festivals – Interactive, Film & TV and Music – will run concurrently over 7 days.
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