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

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 curre... 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 Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-MA), and Edward J. Mar... 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 ... 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's time to take a closer look at how AI will impact... 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. Followin... Read More...

Shakira Faces Additional $7.1 Million In Tax Fraud Charges In Spain

Ashley King

September 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Shakira111 / CC by 4.0 Prosecutors in Barcelona have charged Shakira with tax fraud to the tune of $7.1 million, alleging that the Colombian singer used an offshore company to avoid paying her 2... Read More...

Taylor Swift Concert Film Goes Global: Theaters in 100+ Countries On Board in October

Ashley King

September 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Ronald Woan / CC by 2.0 Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film will become a global event, expected to be available in theaters across over 100 countries beginning on October 13. Taylor Swift’s concert film, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” is be... Read More...

Primary Wave Music Partners with Estate of Iconic Songwriter P.F. Sloan

Ashley King

September 26, 2023

Photo Credit: P.F. Sloan Estate Primary Wave Music partners with the estate of the iconic songwriter, P.F. Sloan, in a deal that sees the publishing giant gaining Sloan’s publishing and writer’s share for his... Read More...

SiriusXM SoundExchange lawsuit statement

Introducing the ‘New SiriusXM’: Liberty Media Formally Proposes the Creation of a ‘Consolidated Public Company’

Dylan Smith

September 26, 2023

Photo Credit: SiriusXM Introducing the “new SiriusXM”: Liberty Media has officially disclosed a proposal to roll its SiriusXM stock group and the satellite radio business itself into “a new, consolidated publ... Read More...

Ticketmaster Turns On All-In Pricing, But Only Where Required

Ashley King

September 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Ticketmaster Ticketmaster has quietly introduced its all-in pricing feature where required by law—otherwise it’s a customer toggle. Here’s the latest. ‘Junk Fees’ made it into the President’s State of the Union address, prompting ticketing gia... Read More...