Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas Announces Unprecedented 12-Day "Dusk Till Dawn" Extravaganza in May 2027

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), one of the world’s most iconic and largest electronic dance music festivals, is set to redefine the festival experience with an ambitious and expanded "Dusk Till…

Social Media Influencer Gabriela Gonzalez Charged in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Jack Avery, Former Why Don’t We Member

Gabriela Lauren Gonzalez, a prominent social media influencer who shares a seven-year-old daughter with former Why Don’t We band member Jack Avery, has been arrested and formally charged with orchestrating…

Signed: Tash Sultana Inks Record Deal With BMG; Dexys Midnight Runners Make Heavenly Pact

The global music industry witnessed significant movement this week, with major recording agreements announced for two artists at different stages of their careers: Australian sensation Tash Sultana has inked a…

Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Ignite Crisis in Live Music Touring Industry

Just when Whitney Smith felt she’d finally gotten a handle on touring costs in the post-COVID landscape, skyrocketing fuel prices threw everything back into disarray, plunging the live music industry…

Universal Music Group Navigates Dynamic Market with Strategic Focus on High-Growth Divisions and Enhanced Transparency

Universal Music Group (UMG) is strategically positioning itself for sustained growth by emphasizing faster-growing, albeit sometimes lower-margin, divisions such as Virgin Music Group, physical distribution, and publishing, which are currently…

Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) Achieves Historic €393 Million Revenue in 2025, Fueled by Live Music Boom and Digital Growth

The Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) proudly concluded 2025 with an unprecedented financial performance, reporting the highest revenue in its distinguished history: a staggering €393 million (approximately $457…

The Post-Pandemic Live Music Market Faces a Correction: Rising Costs and Shifting Fan Behavior Lead to Tour Cancellations and Economic Uncertainty

For seasoned tour and production manager Kimberly Curry, the past year has marked an unexpected deceleration in the vibrant post-pandemic live music resurgence. Conversations with peers across the industry reveal…

Richard Gottehrer: A Pioneer’s Enduring Legacy Across Music’s Evolving Landscape

Richard Gottehrer, a towering figure whose influence spans over six decades of music history, stands as a testament to innovation and artistic foresight, from co-founding the global independent distribution powerhouse…

Jermaine Jackson Ordered to Pay $6.5 Million in Default Judgment for 1988 Sexual Assault Allegation

Jermaine Jackson, the acclaimed musician and former member of the iconic Jackson 5, has been ordered to pay a substantial sum of $6.5 million in a default judgment following allegations…

Sydney Metalcore Quintet Ocean Sleeper Secures Landmark Global Recording Deal with Rise Records and BMG, Signaling Major International Expansion

Sydney, Australia – In a significant development for the global heavy music scene, acclaimed Sydney metalcore outfit Ocean Sleeper has officially inked a new worldwide recording deal with Rise Records…