News From the Music World
While competing music platforms continue to focus mainly on streaming services, Spotify has quietly built an extensive ticketing network that now spans partnerships with over…
Music industry maverick Neil Vance upends Quartz Hill with radical artist-first philosophy after decades of multi-million dollar successes. Nashville’s power players are watching closely.
Six critical hires are transforming Muserk from royalty collector to music rights powerhouse, disrupting industry norms while managing 10+ million copyrights globally. Their strategy might surprise you.
Sting faces multi-million-dollar lawsuit from former Police bandmates over “Every Breath You Take” royalties. Creative collaboration turned bitter financial war spans decades. Justice awaits.
Spotify’s controversial price increases hit fans in 2025, while the company secretly develops a “superfan” tier with exclusive remixing capabilities. Music lovers are questioning if their loyalty is being monetized.
Drake shunned standard industry payouts for Migos features, opting for equal royalty splits instead. His rare financial generosity contrasts sharply with music’s profit-first culture. What drove this decision?
Is old music killing new artists? Streaming platforms favor familiar tunes as catalog music dominates 70% of the market. The music industry’s economics are drastically shifting before our eyes.
Missy Elliott quietly ends her 7-year battle over disputed songwriting credits just as the courtroom drama was about to explode. The mysterious settlement raises questions about her early career. Her legacy remains intact.
Kendrick Lamar made history with Clipse in LA, delivering their first-ever “Chains & Whips” performance together. The cross-generational collaboration left fans speechless. Hip-hop will never be the same.
Despite political storms, Texas artists fuel a $7.3 billion creative economy where 1 in 14 Texans work in creative careers. Cultural visitors spend more while local artists defy expectations.
SXSW Sydney 2025 dares to redefine Asia-Pacific’s music scene with 850+ global acts across 20 stages. Is this festival about to dethrone its legendary Austin parent? Industry insiders are already buzzing.
