"American consumers are pissed off." Multiple witnesses told Democratic members of Congress that the Live Nation and Ticketmaster DOJ settlement, currently under Tunney Act Antitrust Procedures and ...
A few years ago, I was talking to an independent artist who had just crossed 100,000 streams on a release. On paper, that looks like momentum. But in reality, nothing actually changed. There was no ...
As discussed in Luminate Intelligence’s latest report, Live Music 2026, concerts and festivals remain incredibly popular despite rising ticket prices across the board. In particular, Luminate U.S.
Shakira’s October 3 Madrid concert became Amazon Music’s most-viewed livestream performance by a female artist, according to the platform. Another 50,000+ fans watched inside the temporary "Shakira ...
Two California ticketing bills received initial Senate Committee approvals this week. AB 1720 would cap ticket resale prices at 10% above face value, inclusive of all fees. AB 1349 bans speculative ...
Calvin Harris has sold 330,000 tickets for ten Australian outdoor shows scheduled for February 2027, according to The Music Network. Promoter Untitled Group describes the sold-out run as the largest ...
Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stories from this week on Hypebot. As always, thanks for reading and being part of our growing community of artists, managers, and industry pros.
In an industry where so many artists are screaming for attention across multiple platforms, music discovery is certainly a hot topic of discussion. One of the most crucial tools for music discovery is ...
Audio collaboration platform Highnote has secured an additional $2.5M in funding with participation from Dropbox Ventures. With the rise of AI-powered platforms like Splice and BandLab, Highnote ...
A2IM, the American Association of Independent Music, has announced the results of their 2010 Board of Directors elections. Joining the board are: Sil verman returns to the A2IM board after time off ...
For the modern independent artist, the merch table is no longer a "side hustle." It is the engine of financial sustainability. While music serves as the emotional connection, physical goods have ...
The music business moves quickly. Streaming rules change, new marketing strategies emerge, touring costs rise, and another AI company appears before anyone has finished debating the last one.
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