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What the Music Industry Can Learn from Sports About Fans
In both music and sports, emotion is the currency. Fans don't just buy tickets; they buy belonging. But while both industries sell passion, sports has become the undisputed leader in understanding, measuring and monetizing it. American football has…
Taylor Swift's 'The Life Of A Showgirl' Helped Drive Music Industry To Record Sales In 2025
Music industry revenue climbed 3% in 2025 to hit a new record of $11.54 billion, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Mega-selling albums like Taylor Swift ‘s The Life of a Showgirl and the Kpop Demon Hunters…
Black music 'makes up 80% of UK recorded music revenue over past three decades'
Black music has made up 80% of the UK's recorded music revenue over the past three decades, new figures show. The report, by industry body UK Music, examined the cultural and commercial impact black music – defined as music that has its…
Black music 'makes up 80% of UK recorded music revenue over past three decades'
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Black music has made up 80% of the UK's…
Music Provides Great Value to the Brain
Posted March 16, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Brain research provides powerful insights into the mechanism of how people like music. Understanding why human beings like music requires exploring the value of music to the brain. There are several…
Music legend dies at home as tributes paid to 'one of the greats
A singer has been dubbed 'one of the greats' following her death. Dolores Keane has died aged 72 after a long and acclaimed career in Irish folk music. Described as 'the kindest individual you could ever meet' and 'an extraordinary singer', she…
The Digital Paradox: How Music Streaming Saved the Industry but Stifled the Artist (Guest Column)
The history of music consumption is one of swings between chaos and control. Over two decades, the industry moved from the physical certainty of CDs to the “Wild West” of digital piracy, finally landing on the sleek, convenient…
After WBC loss to Team USA, Team Dominican Republic was unable to face the music
MIAMI — The greatest roster assembled in Dominican Republic baseball history exited the World Baseball Classic the same way it entered: loudly. Looking forward and with some literal music blasting, a contingent that included Fernando Tatis…
Pittsburgh's newest music venue releases opening lineup of artists
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie. Hometown hero Wiz Khalifa will headline the first concert at Citizens Live at the Wylie on Oct. 2.
Theatre critics in Scotland decry 'London-centric' reviewing policy for One Day musical
Theatre critics in Scotland have written to the Royal Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh condemning a “divisive” and “London-centric” decision to not invite reviews from UK national publications for its new musical version of…
Livestream the 2026 MOBO Awards on Amazon Music
This year marks 30 years of the MOBO organisation and Amazon Music has announced that it will be livestreaming the 2026 MOBO Awards. They will be held at the Co-op Live in Manchester, with Amazon Music as the Official Digital Music Streaming…
Is Spotify down? Live updates as the music streaming service has issues
As of 4:06 pm ET, the number of reports on Downdetector has dropped from 1,246 to 1,204. Hopefully, this trend will continue (and accelerate) so we can all go back to listening to our favorite tunes and podcasts. Hey, folks! Tony Polanco here to…
A genre-blending live music series is popping up at White Bay Power Station
Sydney Biennale's Art After Dark program is bringing live music to the huge industrial venue on almost every Friday night until June 12 Music White Bay Power Station, Rozelle Advertising If the end of Sydney Observatory's summer music series has…
Just 24 minutes of specially designed music could significantly reduce anxiety
Date: March 16, 2026 Source: Summary: A clinical trial found that listening to specially designed music with auditory beat stimulation can significantly reduce anxiety. Among several listening lengths tested, a 24-minute session delivered the…
Black music 'makes up 80 of UK recorded music revenue over past three decades'
The report, by industry body UK Music, examined the cultural and commercial impact black music – defined as music that has its roots and inspiration from the culture, beliefs and traditions of black people and the African diaspora –…
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