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Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 01/07/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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9 Non-Generative AI Tools Artists Can Use to Get More S#*t Done in 2026

A list of our favorite AI tools musicians are using right now to be more productive, more creative, and more prolific, without having to worry about abandoning your authenticity.

Jeremy Young on 01/06/2026 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Napster’s Streaming Service Shutters as Company Rebrands Around AI

“Napster is no longer a music streaming service. We’ve become an AI platform for creating and experiencing music in new ways.”

Jeremy Young on 01/05/2026 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Lefsetz’ Year in Music, BOTS Act, Spotify & More

Episode 283 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Jeremy Young on 01/05/2026 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Industry News Last Week: Most Read Posts

Music Business News Last Week: Our Most Read Posts

The most read music business news last week included Live Nation moving again to dismiss the DOJ lawsuit, Bandcamp Friday announcing 2026 dates, shared predictions from an incredible group of experts, and much more.

Bruce Houghton on 01/04/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hypebot’s 2026 Music Predictions Roundup: Key Takeaways From Across The Industry

Hypebot’s 2026 music industry predictions series gathered perspectives from across the business. This includes distribution, marketing, law, retail, technology, audio production, and more. Here is a roundup of the predictions including a practical takeaway from each contributor.

Bruce Houghton on 01/02/2026 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Is Tickets For Good?

In a live-music industry constantly battling rising ticket costs, empty seats, and fan disengagement, Tickets For Good is shifting the narrative. Here’s an introduction to their work.

Jeremy Young on 12/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Industry News Last Week: Most Read Posts

Top New Music Industry News Last Week

Top new music industry news last week includes predictions for 2026 from experts, how musicians will get discovered in 2026, Songcards, the Measure of Music Conference, France honoring EDM and more.

Bruce Houghton on 12/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI in the Music Industry: Defending Human Emotion and Creative Risk

A personal OpEd on the struggle to keep emotion at the core of creation.

Jeremy Young on 12/23/2025 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Chris Carvalho of Songcards on Building Fan Value Into Digital Music Releases

Ever heard of Songcards? They’re a new format for digital music and fan exclusives. We sat down with CEO Chris Carvalho to learn more!

Jeremy Young on 12/22/2025 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Industry News Last Week: Most Read Posts

Top Music Business News Last Week

Top music business news last week includes a Facebook test and shifts in music discovery that are upending music marketing, the release of Bandsintown’s year end High Notes, 2026 predictions and much more.

Bruce Houghton on 12/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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