Sam Ash Music returns online as Sam Ash Direct

Sam Ash Music, a beloved chain that closed after 99 years, is making a comeback in a new online form as Sam Ash Direct. Here’s how this iconic brand is. Continue reading

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StubHub files IPO, acknowledges risks ahead

Ticket resale marketplace StubHub on Friday filed its initial public stock offering. More than 40 million tickets were resold on StubHub last year, according to the company.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: 2024 Music Industry Stats

Episode 241 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

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Miami MusicTech Summit

Miami MusicTech Summit debuts Tuesday

The debut of the Miami MusicTech Summit is set for this Tuesday, March 25th bringing together global music industry and tech leaders while showcasing Miami’s music tech and innovation scene.

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SXSW Music

SXSW cuts two days: Festival Issues Statement

SXSW will be getting two days shorter in 2026, the festival has officially confirmed. Instead of being spread over 9 days, all three SXSW festivals – Interactive, Film & TV and Music – will run concurrently over 7 days.

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Miami MusicTech Summit

Music Tech takes center stage in Miami

The first Miami MusicTech Summit is set for next Tuesday, March 25. The gathering will bring together global music tech leaders while showcasing the city’s exploding music tech and innovation scene.

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DoJ Live Nation antitrust

Live Nation DoJ lawsuit continues under Trump

A federal judge in New York denied Live Nation’s motion to narrow the antitrust case brought by the US Department of Justice and 39 state Attorney Generals from both parties.

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How the Industry Is Fighting Artificial Music Streaming

The industry is fighting artificial music streaming with stricter rules, AI detection, and legal action. Here’s how artists, DSPs, and tech are battling to keep streaming fair.

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music biz weekly podcast

You work for a musician, is it OK to give them your music?

On a new Music Biz Weekly podcast, Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss a listener question. They work for a musician and are wondering if it’s OK to share their own music.

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Always Free Music Business News: Never A Paywall

The media that covers music business news, music marketing and music tech is increasingly behind a paywall. But Hypebot provides 100% free music business news and always will.

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