Music Industry
Los Campesinos! Reveal How Much They Earned from Each Streaming Service
The UK-based group shared their earnings from Spotfiy, TIDAL, Apple, and other platforms Los Campesinos! Reveal How Much They Earned from Each Streaming Service Trey Alston
Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl Sells More Than 4 Million Copies On Its Way to No. 1 Debut
Officially the biggest opening week in the modern music era. Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl Sells More Than 4 Million Copies On Its Way to No. 1 Debut Chris Coplan
Robbie Williams Delayed His New Album Because of Taylor Swift’s Life Of A Showgirl: “You Can’t Compete With That”
The UK pop singer's own potentially history-making LP has been moved to February 2026. Robbie Williams Delayed His New Album Because of Taylor Swift’s Life Of A Showgirl: “You Can’t Compete With That” Chris Coplan
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Sells 2.7 Million Copies in First 24 Hours
Of that total, 1.2 million came from vinyl sales alone. Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Sells 2.7 Million Copies in First 24 Hours Scoop Harrison
Lizzo Says Algorithms Have Left Music Industry “In Shambles,” Killed the “Song of the Summer”
The Grammy Award-winning artist believes artists have no clear path to reach the masses. Lizzo Says Algorithms Have Left Music Industry “In Shambles,” Killed the “Song of the Summer” Chris Coplan
“Highly Overrated” Bruce Springsteen Wraps Biggest Tour of Career with $729.7 Million in Ticket Sales
More than twice the gross sales of his previous best-selling tour. “Highly Overrated” Bruce Springsteen Wraps Biggest Tour of Career with $729.7 Million in Ticket Sales Scott Sterling
Trump extends deadline for TikTok ban until June
The US president announced he was giving TikTok an additional 75 days to divest from Chinese owner ByteDance. Trump Extends Deadline for TikTok Ban Until June Eddie Fu
50 Million More Americans Are Paying for Music Now Than in 2014
The new report reveals increases across multiple sectors, including attending live shows. 50 Million More Americans Are Paying for Music Now Than in 2014 Mary Siroky
Neil Young heeds Robert Smith’s call, ceases selling platinum concert tickets
"The money went to me. That did not feel right. Very soon, Platinum tickets will no longer be available for my shows." Neil Young Heeds Robert Smith’s Call, Ceases Selling Platinum Concert Tickets Scoop Harrison
Spotify is filling playlists with ghost artists to minimize royalty costs, new report alleges
The use of a PFC program (Perfect Fit Content) allows the company to pay out less in streaming royalties. New Report Alleges Spotify Is Filling Playlists with Ghost Artists to Minimize Royalty Costs Mary Siroky
Katy Perry fumbles comeback as 143 debuts at No. 6 on Billboard 200
After the album was lambasted by critics and fans alike, the album moved just 48,000 equivalent units Katy Perry Fumbles Comeback as 143 Debuts at No. 6 on Billboard 200 Jo Vito
Spotify achieves record-high quarterly profit in Q2 2024
Spotify reduced its workforce while adding seven million new premium subscribers. Spotify Achieves Record-High Quarterly Profit in Q2 2024 Scoop Harrison
