All musicians, songwriters, individuals, and companies involved in music should protect their digital footprint by registering a .MUSIC domain. Between now and May 24th, up to 1 million domains can be registered for free…..
Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock surged Tuesday on news that the streamer had turned profitable despite slower-than-expected user growth in Q1 2024. Shares closed the day at $303.31, up 11.41% and key analysts responded by raising their target prices…..
The Latin Recording Academy has made a number of changes to the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards process. Read more on how to submit, eligibility requirements, new categories, and amendments below…..
LA-based Australian independent dance-pop artist Beks shares how she says she was scammed by a man who claimed to be a “seven-times Grammy Award-nominated producer” and artist developer…..
Will radio’s free ride ever end? Chris Castle discusses U.S. Senator Markey’s proposal to equip all vehicles with AM radios, highlighting concerns over its impact on car manufacturing and fair artist compensation in radio broadcasting…..
Music collectors hub Discogs is hosting the first official post-Record Store Day event that allows independent retailers and music fans to purchase special releases they may have missed on Saturday…..
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2024 inductees late Sunday and the eclectic list of winners came with a few surprises including Jimmy Buffet, who was not even on the ballot…..
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about over the last week with Hypebot’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from big names merging, to marketing lessons from K-Pop stars, and more…..
It was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception. The DoJ eyed Live Nation and Ticketmaster, new National Recordings Registry inductees were announced, songwriters fought for expression in China, and more…..
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