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Friday May 2, 2025. 07:09 PM
Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary missed forecasts, reporting an overall revenue decrease of 11% in Q1 2025. But the concert giant predicted a record year ahead based on advance ticket sales and tour volume. The post 4 Takeaways from the Live Nation Earnings Call...
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Much of the debate over whether or not Spotify is paying artists and songwriters fairly centers on estimated per stream rates. But according to Spotify executive Sam Duboff, it's time to ignore per-stream rates which he calls 'one of the most misleading metrics in music.'...
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Artists are burning out behind the scenes, and the industry has the power to change that. Here’s how to build a healthier, more sustainable career path by putting by supporting. Continue reading The post Supporting Musician Mental Health: An Industry Guide appeared first...
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Make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize profits with accounting terms musicians need to understand. The post Accounting Terms Musicians Need To Understand appeared first on Hypebot.
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Fans get another chance to support independent artists and labels during Bandcamp Friday today May 2, 2025. Plus we've got a full Bandcamp Friday schedule for the year. The post Support independent music during Bandcamp Friday today! appeared first on Hypebot.
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THURSDAY 5.22.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under
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Thursday May 1, 2025. 10:48 PM
Live Nation predicts a record 2025 despite a drop in Q1 revenue reported after the markets closed on Thursday. The concert giant claims its on track for a record year despite global economic uncertainty. The post Live Nation predicts a record 2025: ‘No pullback’ in demand...
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Live Nation starts 2025 strong, reporting a reasonable solid Q1, after markets closed Thursday. The concert giant claims its on track for a record year despite global economic uncertainty. The post Live Nation starts 2025 strong: ‘No pullback’ on fan demand appeared first on...
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1.5M in people in the US earn a living as digital creators and social media influencers. That stat is both encouraging and frightening if you're trying to grab attention online to market music or live shows. The post 1.5M in US earn a living as a digital creator or...
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With ticket prices soaring and the economy in doubt, this survey of music festival fan complaints reveals areas where fests can improve the attendee experience and ensure the ticket price aligns with the quality of the event. The post Top Music Festival Fan Complaints...
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Want more Spotify playlist placements without wasting time or money? These 10 insider SubmitHub tips reveal exactly how to pitch smarter and get real results from curators who actually care. The post 10 proven SubmitHub tips to boost Playlist Success appeared first on...
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In this op-ed, Christ Castle argues that Spotify made billions while underpaying songwriters and musician. With new royalty talks coming, says the artist advocate, an increase in Spotify songwriter royalties is overdue. The post Earnings signal time for fairer Spotify...
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Discover which music streaming service has the best audio quality. From hi-res FLAC files to spatial audio, compare top platforms to find your perfect listening experience. The post Which Music Streamer has the best Audio Quality? appeared first on Hypebot.
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Get the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above The post MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Sony, Soundcloud, StubHub & More appeared first on Hypebot.
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Wednesday April 30, 2025. 05:31 PM
As economic uncertainty looms and tariffs shake up global supply chains, the music industry’s push to monetize superfans faces serious headwinds. With merch, vinyl, and fan experiences under pressure, are US labels betting too big on a fragile superfan economy? The post...
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Topping live music news, Rauw Alejandro has become the first Latin artist to perform three back-to-back sold-out nights at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome. The post Live Music News: Beyoncé, Rauw Alejandro, Rostr, LIVE, More appeared first on Hypebot.
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Streaming might be king, but physical music can build deeper fan connections, boost revenue, and elevate a brand. From fan demand to tour strategy and budgeting, here’s how to tell when it’s the right time to press vinyl, CDs, or cassettes and release physical music. The ...
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Ever wonder how platforms like YouTube and TikTok recognize music in videos? Learn how music fingerprinting technology works, what types of content are eligible, and how to make sure your uploads are set up for success. The post Music Fingerprinting: What Content Is Eligible ...
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Tuesday April 29, 2025. 11:29 PM
The U.S House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed the TICKET Act by a bipartisan vote of 409-15. The bill now heads to the Senate. The post TICKET Act passes U.S. House, but key trade groups want more appeared first on Hypebot.
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Record labels may be slowing the Spotify superfan launch, CEO Daniel Ek hinted during an investor call Tuesday announcing the streamer's mixed Q1 2025 Report. The post Labels may be slowing Spotify Superfan launch, hints CEO Ek appeared first on Hypebot.
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