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Could State AGs use RICO to stop Ticket Scalpers and Bots?

THe Federal Trade Commision is taking a more aggressive stance against ticket scalpers and their use of bots. Could State Attorney Generals a use RICO to stop ticket scalpers and. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/22/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ghost Musicians and the Era of Perfect Fit Content on Streaming

AI-generated bands and ‘ghost musicians’ ir “ghost artists” are everywhere on Spotify playlists. Backed by a strategy known as Perfect Fit Content, these fictional acts are created to blend seamlessly. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/22/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandsintown is now YouTube’s exclusive concert source globally

Bandsintown is now YouTube’s exclusive concert source globally, extending its reach to billions of music fans.

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Global Music Markets Use AI Differently

As AI reshapes the creative industries, a surprising shift is emerging that may give non-Western markets an edge. Learn how global music markets use AI differently and why it matters.

Alana Bonilla on 08/21/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Artists are leaving Spotify (again). Here’s what’s different now

A growing number of indie artists are leaving Spotify, due to CEO Daniel Ek’s AI military investments and deeper frustrations with streaming. Their quiet exits hint at a shift in artist priorities that could disrupt the digital music.

Alana Bonilla on 08/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NIVA '25 State Of Live

NIVA Live Policy Summit aims to ‘strengthen the ecosystem’

The Nation Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance (IIVA) will host the NIVA Live Policy Summit on October 15 -16 at the HI-FI in Indianapolis. The conference will bring together industry stakeholders and policymakers to “strengthen the live music and performance ecosystem.”

Bruce Houghton on 08/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Concert ticket massive resale scheme

Read FTC filing alleging massive ticket resale scheme

The FTC is suing Key Investment Group (KIG) alleging 379,776 concert tickets were purchased and resold for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Bruce Springsteen and other concerts using bots and other illegal methods.

Bruce Houghton on 08/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FTC says 379,776 concert tickets purchased illegally for resale

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Key Investment Group (KIG) alleging 379,776 concert tickets purchased illegally for resale for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Bruce Springsteen and other concerts using methods that violate the BOTS Act.

Bruce Houghton on 08/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Unexpected Trance Music Resurgence

A trance music resurgence is happening thanks to artists like FKA twigs. The Weeknd and Oklou. By weaving its signature elements into pop, R&B, and beyond, today’s stars are transforming the genre.

Alana Bonilla on 08/18/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: NIVA, Ticket Slowdown, Grants & More

In this week’s live music industry news roundup, we have updates on NIVA’s battle with Live Nation, signs of a ticket sales slowdown, Live Music Society grants for small venues, the many layers of fandom, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 08/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week: AI Copyright, Concerts & More

Read on for the top Music Business News Last Week from AI copyright laundering and a possible concert slowdown to Gen Alpha’s disregard of Rock, top earning artists, and more.

Alana Bonilla on 08/16/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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