Music Business

New CRB Streaming Royalty Rates are a Big Win for Artists

Artists just scored a major win with proposed new CRB streaming royalty rates. These overdue increases and other changes supported by SoundExchange may mark a turning point in how creators are valued in the digital economy.

Alana Bonilla on 05/27/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Ticketing, Live Nation & Touring

Episode 251 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Spotify, Mental Health, More

A busy week by any definition, and music business news last week was no exception, with Spotify stock sales, a ticket resale survey, radio stats, quantum computing meets music and more.

Alana Bonilla on 05/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes

Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes

Michael Brandvold recently spoke ablut the struggles of those that work behind the scenes in music. Organized by Support Life And Music (SLAM), the panel discussed a life in music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Global Music Industry Outlook

Global Music Industry Outlook: BlueprintMusicAI Report

A new Global Music Industry Outlook report combines stats from the IFPI, MIDiA, Music Business Worldwide with exclusive data from the BlueprintMusicAI platform.

Alana Bonilla on 05/23/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

Why More Musicians Are Rethinking Touring

Rising costs, low ticket sales, increased competition and strict visa rules are reshaping the touring landscape for artists worldwide. Not all the available data is clear yet, but from major acts to emerging talent, more and more musicians are rethinking touring.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Live Music Industry News: Rock-It Cargo, IAG, GSPS & More

In the latest live music industry news, private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired Rock-It Cargo and its parent Global Critical Logistics. The company provides logistics services to concert tours, sports and other high-profile events.

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Can Quantum Computer create a Hit Song? MOTH x ILĀ

Can a Quantum Computer create a hit song? A new track made using a quantum computer has just been released. It’s an early look at how quantum tech could play a role in the future of music.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Congress eyes AI Safe Harbor, Deep Fakes • TikTok + Soundcloud • Spotify iOS sub bump • Wax Mgt • More

THURSDAY 5.22.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NITO study of 20 shows found $6.2M in ticket reseller profit

An analysis of 20 concerts in Maryland showed $6.2M in ticket reseller profit above original face value. The study was conducted by NITO (National Independent Talent Association) at the request of Maryland State Attorney General’s Office.

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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