News From the Music World
Is Live Nation’s empire crumbling? FTC lawsuit exposes alleged ticket broker schemes while Sphere’s “Oz” popularity skyrockets. Artists and consumers face a radically shifting entertainment landscape.
A $3.1M luxury apartment sold without a buyer’s broker, challenging traditional real estate practices. Wealthy buyers are bypassing middlemen in Pacific Heights’ premium market. The future of property transactions is changing.
Major music labels silence Internet Archive’s vintage music preservation in secretive settlement. $621 million was at stake while cultural heritage hangs in the balance. Who really owns our musical past?
While global music sales stall, Spain’s market surges 10.4% with vinyl’s stunning 25.6% comeback. Streaming dominates, but physical formats refuse to die. Spanish sounds are winning the battle.
Korea’s music exports defy global trade norms with a staggering $560M haul in early 2025. While other industries struggle, K-pop’s cultural dominance expands into unexpected territories. The secret lies beyond catchy tunes.
Spain’s music market defies economic logic with a staggering 10.4% revenue surge while streaming dominates 82.3% of sales. Latin artists command the charts as homegrown talent thrives. The future isn’t all rosy.
StubHub’s NYSE debut soars to $8.6B valuation despite CEO’s controversial 90% voting control. Investors scramble for shares as dual-class structure raises governance red flags. The ticketing giant’s AI strategy positions it for massive growth.
StubHub’s IPO tumbles 6% amid regulatory headwinds and investor skepticism. While executives eye global expansion, Wall Street’s cold reception raises serious questions about its future viability.
While other royalty collectors take more, GEMA slashes streaming commissions to just 7% by 2027—putting an extra $7 million annually into creators’ pockets. This bold move could reshape global music economics.
UK music managers secretly generate £1 billion yet remain invisible. Their earnings are wildly uneven despite fueling industry growth at 8.54% annually. The talent behind the talent deserves recognition.
