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The True Cost of Corporate Dominance in the Music Industry (Guest Post)
Rev. Moose is founder of Marauder, which helps companies, organizations, and government entities develop strategies and in-person events that drive change and foster growth within the independent music sector. An industry veteran with experience in…
Why John Anderson's Death Shocked the Country Music Industry
John Anderson 's death on Wednesday (Oct. 21) left the country music world shocked. The country legend seemed to be thriving and in good spirits just three days earlier. John Anderson died in his sleep on Wednesday, according to a statement from…
Kate hears of power of music during visit to children's hospice
The Princess of Wales has commended “brave” children with life-limiting conditions after listening to youngsters play music during a visit to a hospice. Kate, who is the patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices (Each), spent nearly…
Spotify's current AI bet is about being the music service that agents choose
Spotify had a strong third quarter, reaching 788 million monthly active users and generating nearly €5 billion (around $5.6 billion USD) in revenue. But the more interesting takeaway from its earnings call was how the company sees people…
Cesare Cremonini presents his new album: 'It will be the biggest failure in Italian music'
LONDON – Fail again, fail better. “This album will be my biggest failure. The biggest failure in Italian music.” Is Cesare Cremonini joking? “No, I mean it,” replies the Bolognese singer-songwriter. He welcomes us…
Tim McGraw leads tributes to John Anderson following death of country music legend
Country music icon John Anderson, famous for chart-topping hits such as 'Swingin'', 'Seminole Wind' and 'Straight Tequila Night', has passed away at the age of 71. Anderson died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, 21 October, only three days…
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Musical Acquired by MTI
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has acquired Back to the Future: The Musical. Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage from the Universal/Amblin film by the movie's creators, Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and…
AI-Generated Music and the Future of Creativity Discussed at Billboard Latin Music Week
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop, the music industry faces a dilemma between songs created by humans and those produced synthetically. Questions surrounding authorship, copyright and licensing remain at the forefront. While many…
Gwen Stefani leads tributes after legendary country music star dies
Gwen Stefani has lead the tributes to country music legend John Anderson, following his death. John's family announced his death on Wednesday evening and a swathe of fellow musicians hopped in the comments to share their love for him. John was best…
Milestone Moment With Grupo Duelo | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
This is sponsored content. Presented by La Bonita. Grupo Duelo runs through its milestone moments throughout the band's career, perform live and more! The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct. 19 to 22 at the Faena Forum Miami…
Music Publishers Sue Anthropic For Copyright Infringement
A federal district court in California is set to hear arguments this week as a group of music publishers sues Anthropic, alleging that the artificial intelligence (AI) firm is stealing their work. Led by Concord Music Group, the plaintiffs say that…
Shovel Dance Collective: Everything in Readiness review - ecstatic, dissonant folk music fighting for sonic and spiritual freedom
Those thus far unaware of Shovel Dance Collective's bracing approach to folk should probably note that their third album is not much interested in breaking newcomers in gently. Everything in Readiness kicks off with a three-song suite that lasts…
The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world
Apple just revealed a new brand identity for Apple Music, with the expected turn to Liquid Glass. I'm not much of a fan of their new design language in general; this is where I admit that I'm still running MacOS Sequoia and have grumpy things to…
Reservoir Sues Suno & Anthropic in Latest Lawsuits Over AI Music: 'Meant to Replace the Artists'
Reservoir is the latest music company to sue Suno and Anthropic, accusing the artificial intelligence labs in new lawsuits of infringing famous songs by Madonna, Johnny Cash and Joni Mitchell to train their models and “replace the…
Ghazi on Empire's Global Expansion & Latin Music Growth | On the Record
Global music has expanded far beyond its borders, with genres like Latin and Afrobeats reaching audiences around the world at a rate like never before. Live from Billboard Latin Music Week, Billboard On the Record host Kristin Robinson is joined by…
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