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Kanye West’s Net Worth Just Jumped by $140M — But Don’t Call Him a Billionaire

June 5, 2023

Kanye West's net worth has jumped by more than $140 million -- but he's still a far cry from his once-held billionaire status. Following Ye's removal from Forbes' billionaires list in October 2022 after a sl... Read More...

Never-Before-Heard John Coltrane Recording Discovered at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Ashley King

June 1, 2023

Unearthed at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Evenings at the Village Gate, showcasing the brief musical partnership between John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy is available to order now on Impu... Read More...

The Stars of Record Store Day — Who Sells the Most Records?

Ashley King

June 1, 2023

Record Store Day 2023 has become the most successful since its creation in 2007. We look at some revealing data -- like how few vinyl record buyers own a record player -- and the biggest stars of Record Store... Read More...

Songtradr’s ‘SmartMusic’ Is Merging AI and Neuroscience To Identify Music That Drives Results for Brands

Paul Resnikoff

June 1, 2023

While music typically represents a small percentage of advertising budgets, Songtradr says it has the data to prove that smartly prioritizing music triggers big wins. Now, the company is trotting out research... Read More...

Alliance Entertainment Reports 29% Q1 2023 Revenue Slip: ‘We Are Not Immune to the Macroeconomic Headwinds’

Dylan Smith

May 25, 2023

Now a publicly traded company, Alliance Entertainment (OTC: AENT) has revealed that it generated $227.73 million during 2023’s initial three months – down about 28.93 percent from the same stretch in 2022. ... Read More...

Bandcamp Employees Officially Vote to Unionize

Ashley King

May 22, 2023

Bandcamp employees officially voted to unionize, 31-7, in favor of forming Bandcamp United, a union represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) in affiliation with the Tec... Read More...

Adidas Begins Unloading $1 Billion+ in Leftover Yeezy Shoes

Ashley King

May 21, 2023

Adidas has resumed selling its unsold Yeezy shoes stock, with plans to dump the rest throughout May 2023. The Germany sportswear company says it will sell the collection exclusively through the Adidas Yeezy... Read More...

WMG’s Rhino Announces ‘Quarterly Premium Vinyl Series’ — Hi-Fi Reissues from The Cars, John Coltrane, and More

Dylan Smith

May 19, 2023

Warner Music Group’s Rhino Records has announced a high-fidelity “quarterly premium vinyl series” that’s kicking off with reissues of The Cars’ eponymous 1978 debut album and John Coltrane’s Coltrane’s Sound ... Read More...

Taylor Swift Speak Now at Target for pre-order

Taylor Swift Hands Target an Exclusive Vinyl of ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

Ashley King

May 18, 2023

Taylor Swift hands Target an exclusive vinyl release of 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' with a lilac marble design, available now for pre-order. Taylor Swift's "Taylor Nation" fan page revealed on May 18 that... Read More...

10,000+ Rolling Stones Memorabilia & Rare Vinyl Items Acquired by Rockaway Records

Ashley King

May 15, 2023

Over 10,000 pieces of rare Rolling Stones memorabilia and vinyl items, including a 1977 promotional display designed by Andy Warhol, have been acquired by Rockaway Records. During the 60th anniversary of the... Read More...

BTS vs Swifties mysterious book pre orders battle

Mysterious Book Release Causes Pitched Pre-Order Battle Between Swifties vs. BTS ARMY

Ashley King

May 12, 2023

A mysterious book topping the best-sellers list in recent weeks was driven there by Swifties and BTS fans battling it out in pre-orders. Many Swifties speculated that the July 9 release date for the book wou... Read More...

Adidas will sell through unsold Yeezy shoes after all

Adidas Won’t Destroy $1 Billion Worth of Unsold Yeezy Shoes After All — Here’s The Latest

Ashley King

May 11, 2023

Adidas will sell through its $1.3 billion dollar stock of unsold Yeezy shoes after all. Here's the latest. Adidas' new CEO Bjørn Gulden says the company will sell through its stock of the shoes and donate th... Read More...

SRR Capital Launches With a VC-Style Approach to Music Investing

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What Politicians Could Learn from the Music Business: A Midterm Election Primer

The BTS-Branded Gravy Train Keeps Barreling Down the Track. Up Next? BTS-Branded Korean Coffee In a Bottle

LEGO Inks Daft Punk Partnership After Fan-Inspired Project Takes Off

Now-Disastrous Partnership Between Chance the Rapper and ‘Pat the Manager’ Ends With a $1.5 Million Judgment

Alabama’s Furnace Fest Baffles Attendees With AI-Designed Merch and Fyre Festival-Style Meals

Gabe Jagger’s whynow Snags WMG’s Distressed EMP Merch Play

Kanye West’s Net Worth Just Jumped by $140M — But Don’t Call Him a Billionaire

Never-Before-Heard John Coltrane Recording Discovered at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

The Stars of Record Store Day — Who Sells the Most Records?

Songtradr’s ‘SmartMusic’ Is Merging AI and Neuroscience To Identify Music That Drives Results for Brands

Alliance Entertainment Reports 29% Q1 2023 Revenue Slip: ‘We Are Not Immune to the Macroeconomic Headwinds’

Bandcamp Employees Officially Vote to Unionize

Adidas Begins Unloading $1 Billion+ in Leftover Yeezy Shoes

WMG’s Rhino Announces ‘Quarterly Premium Vinyl Series’ — Hi-Fi Reissues from The Cars, John Coltrane, and More

Taylor Swift Hands Target an Exclusive Vinyl of ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

10,000+ Rolling Stones Memorabilia & Rare Vinyl Items Acquired by Rockaway Records