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The concert-discovery exec is experimenting with new ways for artists and fans to connect, including livestreams, a Twitch channel, and video meet & greets
"This is my life. They’re using the name because of a Black Lives Matter incident that, for them, is just a moment in time," says the original Lady A, a 61-year-old black singer who's released multiple records under the name
The renowned songwriter talks royalty transparency, creator empowerment, and the next crucial innovation after streaming
The investment bank is optimistic about long-term growth in the music industry — but hits to the live sector in 2020 put revenue at a far cry from previous estimates
The National Independent Venue Association says the majority of its member venues do not have enough cash on hand to survive beyond six months without federal relief
As other revenue streams start to dwindle, sync deals are increasing coveted by the music industry — but the window of opportunity is small and fast-moving
In March, COVID-19 wiped concerts and festivals off the calendar — and that was just the beginning. Inside music's unprecedented crisis
"It's more about getting a sense of what they want to do and sharing how you can help," says the artist liaison, who spent almost a decade at Sony's Columbia Records before jumping to the tech side of music
The head of the Recording Industry Association of America — which represents 1,600 record labels — talks TikTok, piracy, and the weight of public policy on the future of music
Thanks to music advocacy groups, relief package passed by both chambers of Congress will apply to songwriters, sound engineers, independent recording artists, and more
