#music-industry

[ follow ]
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard join Spotify exodus over arms industry link

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard protest Spotify over CEO's defense industry ties, removing their music from the platform.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Has the Billboard Hot 100 caught the Holy Ghost?

Christian musicians are simultaneously charting on the Billboard Hot 100, indicating a noteworthy presence in the mainstream music industry.
Music
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Leave Spotify

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard has removed their music from Spotify to protest military investments made by Spotify's CEO.
#justin-bieber
#kesha
#janes-addiction
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Xiu Xiu Removing Music From Spotify Due to CEO Daniel Ek's "Investment in AI War Drones"

Xiu Xiu is removing their music from Spotify due to concerns over the CEO's investment in AI war drones.
fromLindsey Gamble
1 week ago

TikTok Launches Songwriter Tools to Help Songwriters Build Their Presence - Lindsey Gamble

TikTok is beta testing tools for songwriters to enhance their profiles and engagement.
Music
fromVulture
1 week ago

What Liam Payne Leaves Behind

One Direction came in third on The X Factor, yet became a significant band, highlighting the complexities of talent show outcomes.
fromPlaybill
1 week ago

Proposed Times Square Casino to Offer Monthly Job Fairs for Broadway Actors and Musicians, If It Gets Approved

Proposed Times Square casino plans to hold monthly job fairs for Broadway workers if approved by New York State.
fromBerlin Startup Jobs
1 week ago

Job Vacancy: Music Administration Intern (m/f/x) // Tracks & Fields | Internships Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Tracks & Fields offers a music administration internship for organized individuals passionate about music and synchronization.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Scooter Braun on Taylor Swift Fans: "They Made the Horrible Miscalculation That I Care"

Scooter Braun expresses indifference toward Taylor Swift's fans upset over his acquisition of her master recordings.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Is Christianity cool again?

Christian musicians are increasingly charting on the Billboard Hot 100, suggesting a rise in mainstream acceptance of Christian music.
#ozzy-osbourne
fromPitchfork
1 week ago
Music

"Ozzy Forever": Black Sabbath, Elton John, Tom Morello, and Others Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

fromPitchfork
1 week ago
Music

"Ozzy Forever": Black Sabbath, Elton John, Tom Morello, and Others Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Music
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Sleazy, Unsettling Sounds of Mk.gee

Mk.gee's rising career includes sold-out performances at Stone Pony and Governors Ball, earning acclaim from notable artists and reinventing electric guitar sounds.
#london
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
London music

Summer of gigs will boost the economy and show why London is the undisputed capital of music - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London leads the world in music concerts, with major performances from global stars and an influx of music tourists boosting the city's culture and economy.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
London music

Summer gigs will boost London economy, mayor says

London's economy benefits significantly from concerts by global music stars.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Five Finger Death Punch takes a swing at reclaiming their metal hits, with some inspiration from Taylor Swift

Five Finger Death Punch is rerecording its song catalog after discovering their former label sold masters without informing them.
Los Angeles
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'American Idol' Executive and Her Husband Are Shot Dead Inside Their $5 Million Encino Home in Suspected Double Homicide

Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca were reportedly found dead in their home, with police investigating a double homicide.
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Massive Attack Form Alliance for Artists Speaking Out in Support of Gaza

Massive Attack and allied artists oppose intimidation faced by musicians criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza

The scenes in Gaza have moved beyond description. We write as artists who've chosen to use our public platforms to speak out against the genocide occurring there and the role of the UK government in facilitating it.
Music
London music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Fans are upset over why Steve Miller Band canceled concert tour

The Steve Miller Band canceled its tour due to weather concerns, citing extreme conditions as unacceptable risks to safety.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 weeks ago

Women and Gender-Diverse Artists Will Take Center Stage at This Upcoming Music Festival

Crys Matthews stated, "I am thrice marginalized. I'm a woman, I'm Black, I am also a lesbian," highlighting the multiple barriers women of color and LGBTQ+ people face in the music industry.
LGBT
#american-idol
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
LA food

'American Idol' music supervisor and husband found dead at LA home, apparent victims of burglary gone wrong

Robin Kaye, a music supervisor from 'American Idol', and her husband were found dead in their home from gunshot wounds.
fromwww.courant.com
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

American Idol music supervisor and husband both found dead at LA home

Robin Kaye and her husband were found dead in their home, and police are investigating their deaths as homicides.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
LA food

'American Idol' music supervisor and husband found dead at LA home, apparent victims of burglary gone wrong

#ai-generated-music
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Music

An "Indie Rock Band" That Appears to Be Entirely AI-Generated Is Making Alarming Amounts of Money on Spotify

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Music

An "Indie Rock Band" That Appears to Be Entirely AI-Generated Is Making Alarming Amounts of Money on Spotify

Los Angeles
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

American Idol Music Supervisor and Husband Killed in Suspected Double Homicide

Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca were found shot dead in their home, killed during a burglary.
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 weeks ago

SiriusXM Launches Lower Cost Ad-Supported Plan in Bid to Take on Streaming Audio Giants

SiriusXM introduces a new ad-supported streaming service, SiriusXM Play, aiming to compete with Spotify and Apple Music.
#drake
fromArchitectural Digest
3 years ago

Where Does Adele Live? The British Singer Purchased Her Primary Pad From Another A-Lister

In 2012, Adele began renting a country mansion in West Sussex known as Lock House, which boasted a nearly 20,000-square-foot main house with 13 bedrooms nestled into acres and acres of private woods and rolling hills.
Los Angeles
#beyonce
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Music

Unreleased Beyonce music on thumb drives stolen out of rental car in Atlanta: police report

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Music

Unreleased Beyonce music on thumb drives stolen out of rental car in Atlanta: police report

#ai-in-music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

David Kaff, Who Played Viv Savage in This Is Spinal Tap, Dies at 79

David Kaff, keyboardist Viv Savage from This Is Spinal Tap, has died at age 79, passing peacefully in his sleep.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Russell Mael of Sparks: How we made 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us'

The US frontman revealed that despite their breakthrough hit, he still finds himself using food stamps, showcasing the harsh realities of the music industry.
Music
#ai-music
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Music

Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band

AI has entered the music scene with bands like The Velvet Sundown, raising questions about the nature of creativity and artistry.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago
Music

Is Spotify's "Fake Artist" Problem Getting Worse?

AI-generated music poses increasing competition for human artists on platforms like Spotify.
Bots may be manipulating listener counts, raising ethical questions in the music industry.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Kanye West's Shanghai Concert: Fans Demand Refunds After He Shows Up Late, Walks Off Early

Kanye West's Shanghai concert was poorly received due to a late start and technical difficulties.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'We deserve to be heard in the music industry'

Iquao Aluko expressed that people from working class backgrounds have incredible stories and talents, asserting, "We deserve to be heard in the industry." They emphasize the importance of music as storytelling.
London music
#chris-brown
Music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Clipse: Let God Sort Em Out

Pusha T and Malice reunite for a highly anticipated album after 16 years, produced by Pharrell.
#oasis
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'The dreamiest boss of all time': Olivia Rodrigo paid for crew's therapy while on tour

Olivia Rodrigo provided her tour crew with free therapy services during the 'Guts' world tour, emphasizing mental health support.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

10 songs that were hyperpop before the subgenre was born

SOPHIE's PRODUCT was pivotal in bringing hyperpop into the mainstream.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Addison Rae and Grupo Firme among 3,600 invited to join Recording Academy

Addison Rae is considered by many prognosticators to be in the mix for a best new artist nomination at next year's 68th Grammy Awards.
London music
fromLindsey Gamble
3 weeks ago

YouTube Launches New Growth Tools and Tips for Music Artists - Lindsey Gamble

YouTube has released new resources designed specifically for artists, focusing on best practices for audience growth, effective usage of Shorts, and navigating Analytics.
Music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning Concert Was Streamed by Over 5 Million Fans

The livestream for Sabbath's final show was streamed by over 5 million fans worldwide, generating approximately $150 million from digital ticket sales at $29.99 each.
Music
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Music trade bodies accuse BBC of arbitrary' changes after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

The BBC has decided to stop live broadcasting and streaming of high-risk musical performances following backlash from a Glastonbury incident.
Music
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Mark Lipsitz, Bar/None Records Label Manager, Dies at 62

Mark Lipsitz, longtime Bar/None Records manager, died on July 5, remembered as a fierce advocate for artists and a significant influence in the music industry.
fromRAIN News
4 weeks ago

RAIN Notes: July 2

Dedicated listener groups demonstrate greater reach for podcasts than established brands, indicating the value of niche audiences.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

AI-Generated Music Is Starting to Crowd Out the Real Stuff on Streaming Platforms

"Previously, you could stream a track on Spotify or Apple and almost be certain you followed them on Instagram or spoke to them on Discord because the community was so tight-knit."
London music
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The lawsuit was my life. Of course I'm writing about it': Hard Life formerly Easy Life on being sued by easyGroup and starting afresh

Murray Matravers prioritizes song titles in his writing process, inspired by Gary Barlow's creative methods.
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Creator of "Indie Band" Who Insisted It Wasn't AI-Generated Just Admitted the Truth

It's marketing. It's trolling. Despite facing some scorching criticism online for brazenly ripping off other people's work and undermining the livelihoods of musicians everywhere, Frelon argued that all press is good press.
Music
Music
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Blackpink: The K-pop phenomenon is back on tour DW 07/03/2025

Blackpink is a cultural phenomenon and major pop export since 2016.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict sparks AI snark from 50 Cent but resolve among accusers

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty on two prostitution-related counts but cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Sean Diddy' Combs convicted on two of five counts in sex abuse trial

Sean Diddy Combs was found guilty of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of more serious charges such as sex trafficking.
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago

How AI Wreaked Havoc on the Lo-Fi Beat Scene

Lo-fi beats transitioned from a comforting genre to a landscape dominated by AI-generated content, losing authenticity and emotional depth.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Give Me a Word: The Collective Soul Story review hyped-up account of nice-guy 90s mainstream rockers

Collective Soul's music and band history showcase challenges, nostalgia, and the mix of success and struggle within the rock genre.
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Mark Mulligan: Streaming is both retail and radio. It shouldn't be

Streaming has transformed the music industry landscape but created dissatisfaction among artists regarding compensation and monetization.
Music
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Scooter Braun Is Up to Something New

Scott Braun is stepping down as CEO of Hybe America to transition to an advisory role while continuing involvement with Hybe's artists.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Warner Music Group announces $170 million in layoffs as part of larger restructuring plan

Warner Music Group will lay off employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at cutting $300 million in costs.
London music
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Music fans shell out almost five times more for resale tickets to London's biggest concerts, data show

Ticket touts continue to exploit concertgoers in London, listing tickets for up to five times their face value.
Music
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Can the music industry make AI the next Napster?

AI is reshaping the music industry by providing tools that empower artists while also triggering significant copyright battles.
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

In his loud, maximalist artworks, Andrzej G reanimates the 2000s

Andrzej G is a 20-year-old graphic designer who creates vibrant artworks for musical artists, infused with Y2K aesthetics.
#deerhoof
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Kneecap and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performances now subject to criminal probe, police say

Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a public order incident linked to a performance that promoted hate and violence.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Concert tickets are expensive. Here's what could actually make them affordable.

Live music ticket prices have surged significantly in recent years, testing fan loyalty and affordability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Doechii at Glastonbury review an education in rap from the greatest teacher in the game

Doechii masterfully combines skill and performance art, showcasing her journey through hip-hop during her debut UK festival appearance.
Music
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

I'm tired of Sabrina Carpenter's album art controversy

Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover faced backlash, leading her to release a safer design that still attracted criticism regarding its implications.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Lizzo Drops New Mixtape My Face Hurts from Smiling

"I did this shit in three motherfucking days, bitch! You're welcome!"
Music
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Victoria Monet

Victoria Monét balances her music career and motherhood, emphasizing the importance of quality time with her daughter in her new children's book.
LA food
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Bruce Springsteen Tracks II Review: Colossal Archive Release Is Important if Imperfect

Bruce Springsteen celebrates his 50-year career with major releases and strong political commentary, highlighted by the new box set Tracks II.
[ Load more ]