A few years ago, I was talking to an independent artist who had just crossed 100,000 streams on a release. On paper, that looks like momentum. But in reality, nothing actually changed. There was no ...

The new 600-cap London venue allows artists to stage an intimate concert as well as a Spatial Audio recording, broadcast mix, ...

Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stories from this week on Hypebot. As always, thanks for reading and being part of our growing community of artists, managers, and industry pros.

Macklemore, known for his pro-Palestine remarks, opens for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, and says “Free Palestine” on stage. Several NFL stadium owners threaten to cancel shows at ...

Live music has become a powerful drivers of global tourism. According to a new study from Live Nation, live music fans are taking significantly more trips than the average traveler, building their ...

On this week’s episode of the Your Morning Coffee podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart chat about these timely music industry stories: Over 50% of a Major Streaming Service's Tracks Come ...

In an industry where so many artists are screaming for attention across multiple platforms, music discovery is certainly a hot topic of discussion. One of the most crucial tools for music discovery is ...

Artificial Intelligence has pushed music-industry conversations toward consent, disclosure, and labeling. Those issues matter, but for independent artists they are only the beginning. When a dispute ...

This interview with Lighting & Design Director Kevin Northrup and Production Manager Jerry Slone, the masterminds behind Luke Combs' celebrated stage set and production on his My Kinda Saturday Night ...

In 2026, the business models shaping culture and music have fundamentally shifted us away from ownership and toward a world built on subscriptions and services. This is no accident. Platforms are ...

A concert is in two weeks. Suddenly, the conductor arrives with last-minute changes. A section has been shortened, dynamics have been adjusted, and several entries need to be corrected before the ...

BMI has launched BMI Health Connect, a free service designed to help its U.S.-based songwriters and composers find and enroll in healthcare coverage. Developed with insurance brokerage Gallagher ...