Music Industry
Queen’s catalog sold for $1.27 billion
The deal is believed to be the biggest such acquisition in music history. Queen’s Catalog Sold for $1.27 Billion Scoop Harrison
Ticketmaster confirms data breach potentially impacting 560 million customers
The hacking group ShinyHunters is now attempting to sell the data for $500,000. Ticketmaster Confirms Data Breach Potentially Impacting 560 Million Customers [Updated] Scoop Harrison
Hacker groups claims to have stole data from 560 million Ticketmaster accounts
The hacking group ShinyHunters is now attempting to sell the data for $500,000. Hacker Group Claims to Have Stolen Data From 560 Million Ticketmaster Accounts Scoop Harrison
On Pitchfork and Our Commitment to Music Discovery
It was already a turbulent, depressing-as-hell time in music media, and that was before the corporate knives came for Pitchfork. On Pitchfork and Our Commitment to Music Discovery Alex Young
Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” hits No. 1 for the first time
At 78 years young, Lee is the oldest musician to earn a No. 1 single. Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” Hits No. 1 For the First Time Scoop Harrison
Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” hits No. 1 for the first time
At 78 years young, Lee is the oldest musician to earn a No. 1 single. Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” Hits No. 1 For the First Time Scoop Harrison
Spotify’s New Royalty Model Explained by an Expert (Guest Column)
Kristin Graziani, the president of music distribution platform Stem, argues that Spotify’s new royalty model is likely to benefit artists. A Thousand Streams in Your Pocket: Spotify’s New Royalty Model Explained by an Expert Kristin Graziani
Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato part ways with Scooter Braun: Report
Another one of Braun's longtime clients, Justin Bieber, is also reported to be severing ties with the music manager. Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato Part Ways with Scooter Braun: Report Carys Anderson
Robert Smith Says The Cure Have Canceled 7,000 Scalped Tickets to Their Upcoming Tour
Money from the canceled tickets is being donated to Amnesty International. Robert Smith Says The Cure Have Canceled 7,000 Scalped Tickets to Their Upcoming Tour Alex Young
U.S. Music Revenue Takes In $15.9 Billion In 2022, An All Time Record
The music industry continues to thrive and prosper. Last year music revenue took in nearly $16 billion in revenue. As per Variety the RIAA recently released 2022 Year End Report. Recorded music revenues in the U.S. in 2022 continued to grow for the seventh consecutive year. Total revenues grew 6% to a record high $15.9 billion […] The post U.S. Music Revenue Takes In $15.9 Billion In 2022, An All Time Record appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Rammstein Get Restraining Order Blocking Viagogo From Reselling Concert Tickets
Ticket resell websites infamously charge exorbitant rates to concerts and sporting events, and, like the rest of us, Rammstein have grown frustrated with the practice. As such, the German metal band have filed a restraining order against one such website, Viagogo, effectively blocking the platform from selling tickets to their shows. As Louder reports, the restraining order, actioned by the city of Hamburg, prevents Viagogo from reselling tickets to Rammstein’s upcoming 2023 European tour. “Buyers often do not realise that they are not buying their tickets from the organiser but on the secondary ticket market,” attorney Sebastian Ott said. “The legislature has recognised this deficiency and acted. We are pleased that the district court of Hamburg shares our opinion and consistently prohibi...
