In his book “Giant Steps,” Derek Shulman chronicles an career in music – first as the leader of the progressive-rock pioneers Gentle Giant, then as a record-label executive responsible for cultivating and signing Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, and Slipknot and orchestrating comebacks by AC/DC, Bad Company, and more.

Introducing Temple by Groover, a new suite of digital tools for artists looking to convert listeners into loyal fans.

In a statement, Radiohead condemned secondary ticket resellers already poised to profit off their tickets.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Ticketmaster and how it battles ticket buying bots. Reportedly in its late stages, the investigation of Live Nation’s Ticketmaster is looking at whether the company has violated the federal BOTS Act.

Episode 267 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

From a chain of indie music venues going under to guides to Spotify For Artists, crowdfunding for artists, and more, here are our most read music business stories last week.

Concert promoter TempleLive cancels all shows at its six venues and appears to have ceased operating altogether.

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Co-founder and CEO of beatBread Peter Sinclair died on Saturday August 23, surrounded by his family in Los Angeles, after a short illness.