Here’s How Overwhelmingly Male the Music Industry (Still) Is
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USC's third annual report on the music industry shows an improving demographic balance in the recording studio — but barely
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Where the Music Business Is Going in 2020
Posted in: Music FeaturesRolling Stone previews the headlines of the biggest stories in the music industry this year
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How Music Copyright Lawsuits Are Scaring Away New Hits
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe boom in copyright lawsuits is rattling the music industry — to the point where some artists and songwriters are spending tens of thousands of dollars on insurance policies
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Mastercard Is Dropping a Music Single
Posted in: Music NewsYes, Mastercard
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What the Messy Legal Battle Over Lil Peep’s Death Reveals
Posted in: Music NewsLil Peep's mother and his record label have filed dueling claims about who's responsible for the young rapper's death. At issue is the longstanding question of what the music business owes to its young stars
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Tencent, China’s Spotify, Buys a $3 Billion Slice of Universal Music
Posted in: Music NewsUniversal Music Group, home to megastars like The Beatles and Taylor Swift, sells a 10% stake to Chinese tech and entertainment giant Tencent
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Best Music of 2019: Staff Picks
Posted in: Music FeaturesRolling Stone's writers and editors share their personal favorite albums released in 2019 — from pop blockbusters to weird noises and fun sounds of all kinds
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Live Nation Halts Its War With the U.S. Government (For Now)
Posted in: Music NewsAfter receiving multiple accusations of misbehavior, the live events giant reached a settlement with the Department of Justice over ticketing practices
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The Grammys Promise to Help Boost the Number of Women in Music
Posted in: Music NewsUnder new CEO Deborah Dugan, the Recording Academy says it wants to double its female voting members by 2025
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Why Do We Still Pay Only $10 a Month for Music?
Posted in: Music NewsThe price of music streaming has stayed flat for a decade, but not because tech companies are generous
