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Live music remains at a standstill. In its second quarter of 2020, Live Nation reported steep losses in concerts, sponsorships, and ticketing — with ticketing revenue even going negative
Young is suing Trump over song usage in his campaign — and the outcome of the case depends on a tiny licensing matter
The manager-turned-investor previously secured deals with artists like Richie Sambora and Mark Ronson
In June, the music industry started to have serious conversations about racism — but proof of change is hard to find
Paid livestreams from artists like BTS are netting millions of dollars, skyrocketing brand-new startups to the top of the music industry, and making labels and talent agencies scramble to adapt. Will they last?
Taylor Swift's latest release has seemingly inspired listeners to revisit her more country-leaning albums, all of which dropped before the streaming era
Spotify's own data suggests it won't achieve its core mission — a million creators earning a living from its platform — for the better part of a century. And that's being generous
Chinese company ByteDance Is reportedly offering to completely divest its American operations in social media app
Quarantine gave Courtney and Paul Klimson time to create a safe haven for gig workers — helping them combat exhaustion, financial strain, mental health problems, and other touring woes
"Solely focusing on TikTok as a marketing strategy and artist development tool is myopic," says Max Gredinger, who manages Lauv and mxmtoon and advises more diversification in the music business
