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Clive Davis Never Played a Note, but He Forever Changed the Music Industry: An Appreciation
When a public figure is prominent and dominant for as long as Clive Davis — the legendary music executive who died yesterday at 94 — it's easy to take them for granted, especially when they're as vocal, as adept at self-promotion, and…
Music industry starmaker passes away at 94
NEW YORK (AP) — Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys…
Women are running the music industry - so why does Olivia Rodrigo's female-led festival feel revolutionary?
Last night Olivia Rodrigo broke the internet when she announced an all-female festival Daisy Chain Fields. The one-day event, with performers including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Kateseye and of course Olivia herself, will champion women's music and…
James Blake Trashes the Music Industry and Gives Invaluable Advice to Struggling Artists in One Breath: 'You're Probably Doing Better Than You Think'
Making music today is not for the weak. You essentially have to treat yourself more like a businessman than an artist, a marketing specialist rather than a musician. Tediously playing the social media game, feverishly selling your story, hoping…
How Clive Davis Invented The Modern Music Executive
UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Clive Davis (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Clive Davis was not the first powerful man in the music business. There were, however, few who were known as he was for his instincts for talent. Yes, he…
Tributes pour in to remember legacy of music legend Clive Davis who died at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. 'CBS Mornings' co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Olivia Rodrigo Launches All-Women Music Fest - Full Lineup
Olivia Rodrigo performs at The Disney Advertising Upfront in May 2026 Grammy-winning, multiplatinum artist Olivia Rodrigo is launching a new music festival featuring an all-female lineup that seeks to empower collective impact and uplift…
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[INTERVIEW] Indie musician ALEPH on making music in K-pop's shadow
Ask singer-songwriter ALEPH where he writes his songs. He will not point you toward a studio. He will point you toward his bed. 'This is my office and my home,' the singer-songwriter said, sitting in the apartment that doubles as both, during an…
These Legendary Producers Call AI Music Inevitable, and Their Potential Solution for Co-Existing With It Is Pretty Interesting
Is AI truly an inevitable technology we have to reckon with? Or have we just accepted it as gospel and never bothered to push back against it? Every time the idea gets discussed amongst artists, the same talking point gets reiterated: it's here to…
'There's a way to fly mindfully. Like, I don't have my own plane any more': can DJ megastar Alok make dance music more sustainable?
When Alok, the most successful Brazilian DJ of his generation, was brainstorming the concept for his new live show, he considered calling it Rave New World. “But when I asked a gen Z kid, the daughter of my creative director, she made me…
England coach Tuchel wary of disturbing 'the music' at World Cup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Thomas Tuchel said his plan to ensure England's attacking players continue to thrive at the World Cup is to 'not disturb the music' when they take on Ghana. The Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas in an impressive start to…
South Korean Pianist Lim Yunchan Wins Germany's Highest Award for Classical Music
Photo: YONHAP News / Moc Production South Korean pianist Lim Yunchan has received Germany's highest award for classical music this year. Lim won instrumentalist of the year at the Opus Klassik, according to the German Association for the Promotion…
SCOTUS Music Case, Eminem Meta Ruling, NO FAKES Act and More Top Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: It's probably where this was headed all along. Songwriter Cyril Vetter's much-discussed legal battle over copyright termination reached the U.S. Supreme Court last week, setting the stage for a potential industry-shaking showdown. In…
Clive Davis Developed Some Of Music's Biggest Acts
On Monday, the legendary music producer Clive Davis died at the age of 94. As noted by our sister site, Bossip, “In a statement shared with Rolling Stone, his longtime representative Aliza Rabinoff said Davis “passed away peacefully…
The Sound Of Music', 'A Few Good Men' Revivals Heading To Broadway
New Broadway revivals of The Sound of Music and Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men will be staged by Lincoln Center Theater for its 2026-2027 season, with the musical to star Jasmine Amy Rogers (Boop!) and the Sorkin play starring Bradley Whitford and…
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