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A2IM CEO Defends Deezer’s ‘Artist-Centric’ Tie-Up With UMG; Says Deezer Aims to ‘Ensure Emerging Artist Aren’t Disadvantaged’

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: A2IM Deezer’s plans for an 'artist-centric' streaming model with Universal Music Group have attracted spirited debate within the music industry. Is this a viable streaming payout model, or simpl... Read More...

BMG Acquires Jet’s Recordings Catalog

Ashley King

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Jet / BMG BMG announces the acquisition of Australian rock band Jet’s recordings catalog, including rights to the band’s first two albums and associated global royalty stream in perpetuity. Tod... Read More...

King Crimson Rock documentary theater dates

Scoot Over, Swifties — Prog Rock Legends King Crimson Rock-umentary Coming to Select Theaters Starting November 3

Ashley King

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: King Crimson Following a limited release in theaters and online last October, Tobie Amies’ King Crimson ‘rockumentary,’ ‘In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50,’ comes to select theaters in November, with worldwide availability on... Read More...

Live Nation drops merch fees at venues, offers headliners a stipend

Live Nation Drops Merch Fees, Offers $1,500 Stipends for Headliners at Clubs

Ashley King

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Live Nation Touring for anyone but stadium-selling artists has been a struggle since the pandemic. Now Live Nation says it’ll stop asking for handouts from budding artists by canceling its merch... Read More...

NIVA issues statement on Live Nation venues initiative

National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Blasts Live Nation’s Attempt to ‘Squeeze Out Independent Venues’

Ashley King

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Abstral Official Following news that Live Nation is dropping merch fees and offering travel stipends, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has issued a statement. Live Nation’s new... Read More...

Jann Wenner’s ‘The Masters’ Debuts at 7,639th on Amazon Books Following Disastrous Interview

Dylan Smith

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Yuri Efremov Sometimes controversy sells – but not this time. On the heels of a disastrous New York Times interview, Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has released The Masters, which is currently ranked 7,639th by book sales on Amazon. 77-... Read More...

Streaming Now Accounts for 98% of US-Based Latin Music Recorded Revenues

Ashley King

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Héctor Achautla The RIAA reveals new data that US-based Latin music revenues increased 15%, with streaming driving growth and accounting for 98% of recorded revenues. Last week, the Recording I... Read More...

BOSS and SWIFT Act Introduced Into the US Senate — Potentially Forcing Transparent, All-In Ticket Pricing

Ashley King

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Mike Stoll The BOSS and SWIFT Act have been introduced into the US Senate — requiring transparent, all-in ticket pricing. In the ongoing battle for ticketing reform, US Senators Richard Blument... Read More...

IFPI Launches New Music Charts in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, & North Africa

Ashley King

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: IFPI The IFPI has announced the launch of four new charts in the MENA region—Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and North Africa. Here’s the latest. In addition to the official MENA regional chart, the four new charts will be the Official Egypt Chart, ... Read More...

Sony Partners with Olivia Rodrigo for Limited Edition Earbuds

Ashley King

September 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Sony Sony is collaborating with Olivia Rodrigo to promote their latest earbuds. The exclusive version of the earbuds will have custom EQ for listening to her albums. The new limited edition Lin... Read More...

What Are the Rules for AI? Music Industry Leaders Convene In Los Angeles for DMN’s Upcoming Mini-Conference

Ashley King

September 26, 2023

What are the rules for AI? The role that artificial intelligence will play in the music industry is still being cemented as 2023 comes to a close, though we’re witnessing the beginnings of a roadmap. Now, it'... Read More...

Usher Shrewdly Times Upcoming Album Drop on Super Bowl Sunday

Ashley King

September 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Usher / Apple Music In a pro move, Usher times his upcoming album drop on Super Bowl Sunday — with Apple Music providing the tailwind. There's also a possible global tour in the works. Following the NFL’s announcement on Sunday that R&B ic... Read More...