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…
Meta’s AI chatbots secretly impersonated celebrities and engaged teens in risqué conversations. Congress stepped in when bots offered lingerie photos and suggested real-life meetings. Meta’s safeguards failed spectacularly.
While other festivals merely entertain, Amsterdam Dance Event transforms an entire city into a 500,000-person electronic music universe spanning 200 venues. The industry’s most influential minds shape its future here.
NBA YoungBoy’s $50K Dallas donation fights crime while selling out arenas. His controversial past transforms into a redemption story as he combats gang violence. His tour thrives despite legal battles.
K-pop giant SM Entertainment betting on AI rappers—will virtual MCs replace human artists? Their partnership with Verses creates AI that writes, raps, and performs without human input.
Victory’s Duchess MKII shatters conventional wisdom about “dying” 42-watt tube amps, blending boutique quality with accessibility while traditional players and digital converts battle for the soul of guitar tone. Purists aren’t backing down.
The Weeknd shatters Spotify’s ceiling as “Blinding Lights” rockets past 5 billion streams—the first song ever to reach this stratospheric milestone. Streaming will never be the same.
Physical music defies market logic: vinyl soars 11.1% while dodging tariffs that cripple digital competitors. Nostalgic formats are creating billion-dollar opportunities most retailers completely overlook. The numbers don’t lie.
A peaceful utopia shattered by blood: Burning Man’s first-ever homicide stuns festival-goers after 38 years. The sacred community reels as investigators hunt for answers.
While StubHub boasts $828M in H1 2025 revenue, its growth has plummeted from 30% to just 3%. The absence of Taylor Swift-level tours threatens the company’s NYSE debut plans. Investors should take notice.
Instagram and TikTok aren’t just for scrolling anymore—they’re transforming DMs into intimate communication hubs with voice messaging, creator tools, and enhanced privacy features. Your social platforms want you chatting more than ever.
