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Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino Addresses Ticket Pricing Controversies and Scalping Challenges
In a recent conversation at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino tackled some of the live music industry's...
Oct 30, 2024


Why Sony Music CEO Believes Hip Hop Needs an Underground Resurgence
Rob Stringer, CEO of Sony Music, shared insights on the evolution and current challenges facing hip hop in a recent interview, offering a...
Oct 30, 2024


Why Kendrick Lamar’s Non-Traditional Interview Could Signal a Shift in Hip Hop Media
In a recent move that caught the industry’s attention, Kendrick Lamar chose to conduct an in-depth interview outside the traditional hip...
Oct 29, 2024


Tips for Artists in 2025 from Sean "Brandman" Taylor of No Labels Necessary
Sean Brandman Taylor, co-founder of No Labels Necessary, a music-first marketing agency, recently shared his insights on how artists...
Oct 28, 2024


LaRussell and Dee-1 on Staying Real: Stories of Integrity, Fame, and Hip-Hop's Shifting Culture
In a recent episode of Free Game Fridays , hip-hop artists LaRussell and Dee-1 held a candid discussion about the challenges of...
Oct 28, 2024


Anderson .Paak Opens "Andy's," A Speakeasy Jazz Bar in West Hollywood
Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak has officially launched his new live-music venue, Andy's , bringing a fresh take on West Hollywood’s...
Oct 24, 2024


Dom Kennedy Reflects on Challenges to Bringing “Yellow Album” to Streaming Platforms
West Coast rapper Dom Kennedy recently opened up about the ongoing struggle to get his 2012 Yellow Album on streaming platforms like...
Oct 23, 2024


Building the Blueprint: The Art of Team Building for Independent Artists
In a recent United Masters podcast, David Malhado, Head of Marketing, and King Carter, EVP of South Coast Music Group and manager to...
Oct 23, 2024


United Masters: A Launching Pad for Independent Artists
In a recent interview with XXL, Steve Stoute, the founder and CEO of United Masters, gave the listerns some updates on brand and spoke...
Oct 18, 2024


Cardo Sells Part of Publishing Catalog to Kilometre Music Group
In a significant move in the world of music publishing, Grammy-winning producer Cardo (Ronald Latour Jr.) has sold part of his music...
Oct 12, 2024


When Does AI Cross the Line? Comparing Google's TextFX and ChatGPT's Song Maker in Music Creation
Artificial intelligence continues to weave its way into music, prompting conversations about how far technology should go in the creative...
Oct 10, 2024


Grammy Nominations Set to Be Announced Soon
The Recording Academy, representing a wide range of music professionals from performers to engineers, is gearing up to reveal the...
Oct 9, 2024


"Kendrick and Rihanna Decline Coachella: What This Means for the Festival’s Future"
As ticket sales lag and major headliners decline, the festival faces a reckoning with its star power gaps Christopher Polk/Contributor...
Oct 7, 2024


Leadership Shifts, Layoffs, and Artist Cuts: A Music Industry in Transition
A significant wave of retirements and organizational shifts is hitting the music industry, with major CEOs and executives stepping down...
Oct 4, 2024
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