Rock falls as Electronic Music rises at Festivals in 2024
Over the past decade, multi-genre festivals like Bonnaroo and Coachella have seen a surge in electronic music bookings, while genres like rock and alternative are falling. by Harry Levin of. Continue reading
Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony includes R.E.M. reunion
Icons and legends filled this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Here is a rundown of how the night went and which artists were added to this collection of. Continue reading
Judges call Live Nation arbitration ‘Crazy,’ ‘Nuts’ & ‘Unconscionable’
A California District Court removed a ticket buyer class claim from arbitration because the fine print that accompanied each ticket purchase was “drafting malpractice,” “cockamamie,” and “just nuts,” according to. Continue reading
The Power of Royalty-Free Music
As disputes between labels and social media platforms like TikTok continue, it may be time to reembrace the sounds that have soundtracked the internet since its early days: royalty-free music.. Continue reading
Recorded music revenue is up 8%. Do independents get their fair share?
According to the RIAA, recorded music revenues in the U.S. continued growing for the eighth consecutive year, with total revenues up 8% to a record high of $17.1 billion. Streaming. Continue reading
REWIND: New Music Industry’s Last Week in Review
It was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception. There were big accusations regarding Merchbar, music publishers’ fight with Spotify escalates, action on group. Continue reading
