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MPs raise concerns over 'climate of fear' in live music industry
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New call for investigation into live music industry over Live Nation fears
A new report into the live music industry has called for an investigation into potential market dominance by ticketing company Live Nation. In primary ticketing last year, Live Nation directly controlled 58% of the 23.1 million tickets on sale that…
How AI could reshape the power structure of the music industry
Music executives Bernie Cho and Anand Roy say AI is changing not just how music is created, but how it is marketed, monetized and valued. While the technology can help artists move faster and open new revenue streams, both argue that human…
'Culture of fear' expose in music industry as ticket prices skyrocket
Oasis fans were thrilled by the reunion - but not by the way tickets were sold An investigation into Britain's music live industry has sounded the alarm about a “culture of fear” that makes people reluctant to speak out. Outrage at…
Watchdog urged to probe Live Nation's dominance of UK live music ticketing
The Business and Trade Committee has urged the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to launch a comprehensive investigation into the live music industry, citing a 'climate of fear' and concerns over ticketing giant Live Nation's market…
Record Club is trying to be Letterboxd for music nerds
Track your listening habits and tell your friends about your favorite records. Track your listening habits and tell your friends about your favorite records. Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience…
Portola Music Festival announces first big act
The Portola Music Festival, San Francisco's premiere electronic music event, has let the cat out of the bag — or rather, according to their branding, the raccoon out of the trash can. Taking place September 26 and 27, the event is booked by…
'Blue dot fever'? What's really behind a tricky summer dynamic for live music
Rising concert ticket prices and tighter budgets are changing how consumers spend on live music this summer. With higher ticket prices, soaring gas prices and a general pullback in discretionary spending, many fans are getting priced out of the…
Musical actor drops out of show, issues apology over Starbucks post
Musical actor Jung Min-chan has stepped down from the ongoing musical 'Diaghilev' after facing online backlash over a social media post showing him drinking a beverage at Starbucks Korea, which recently came under fire for a marketing campaign…
What That Little Gray Dot Next To Songs In Apple Music Is For
Of all the symbols that may appear next to songs in Apple Music, there's one that can confuse users, as there's no clear explanation for its significance. It's a little gray dot that shows up to the left of tracks in Apple Music without any label…
Lupe Fiasco Admits That He Hates This One Album in His Discography-and Not Because of the Music
Typically, artists treat albums like their babies. It's a massive labor of love, even when the music business can make them cynical. So it's surprising to consider that Lupe Fiasco actually hates one of his albums. You would think someone so deeply…
Natalie Maines' anti-Trump tirade, Zach Bryan's fence-climbing clash fuel country music's biggest feuds
All's fair in love and war, and country music. Natalie Maines recently reignited flames with the current administration after posting a profanity-laced rant targeting President Trump on Instagram where she accused him of destroying democracy. The…
Chris Brown Added A Doctorate To His Resume As His Music Career Hit Another Milestone.
Chris Brown now has a different credential to point to, despite his legendary career. The singer revealed Saturday (May 23) that he received an honorary doctorate from Harvest Christian University. Brown shared photos from the ceremony on social…
Deva Raja's musical mission
For over a decade, Devashish Ramdath has proudly flown the flag of local classical singing. Known to his fans as Deva Raja, the 30-year-old resident of Longdenville has established himself as one of the art form's leading proponents. His debut on…
Sphere Is America's Hottest Music Venue, But Let's Talk About What It Could Do For Movies
I love Sphere in Las Vegas. I've been to seven Phish shows there over the last couple of years, and it really is a concert experience that is impossible to compare to anything else. I've yet to catch a movie there, but I am prioritizing my personal…
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