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DoJ Live Nation antitrust motion to dismiss

Live Nation moves again to dismiss DOJ antitrust suit, claims ‘Zero Proof’

Live Nation and Ticketmaster delivered a bold new filing on December 29th in its ongoing antitrust battle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The entertainment giant claims prosecutors have produced no credible evidence showing its business practices cause real-world harm to artists, venues, or fans.

Bruce Houghton on 12/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Did So Many Music Festivals Cancel in 2025?

The 2025 festival season saw out some of live music and DJ culture’s most beloved festivals due to surges in costs, an exodus of sponsorship, and a “saturation of sameness.” Let’s talk about it.

Jeremy Young on 12/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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8 Predictions For 2026 From Around the Music Industry

Hypebot’s Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry’s expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026.

Jeremy Young on 12/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A guide for promoting your music through Apple Music for Artists.

A Guide to Using Apple Music for Artists to Promote Your New Music

A guide for promoting your music through Apple Music for Artists. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re an indie artist.

Jeremy Young on 12/30/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Jacob Varghese, CEO & Founder of Noctil

Jacob Varghese of Noctil Shares His 2026 Music Predictions

Hypebot’s Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry’s expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026.

Jeremy Young on 12/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tickets for Good organization promotes access to live music

What Is Tickets For Good?

In a live-music industry constantly battling rising ticket costs, empty seats, and fan disengagement, Tickets For Good is shifting the narrative. Here’s an introduction to their work.

Jeremy Young on 12/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What was it like for Jewish Rapper to perform on Hanukkah in 2025? [Kosha Dillz]

Indie rapper and filmmaker Kosha Dillz writes about how much has changed since October 7th and the Bondi Beach attack, and the enduring power of music during the toughest times.

Bruce Houghton on 12/29/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Internet Shadow Libraries, Chris Castle, AI Charts & More

Episode 282 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Jeremy Young on 12/29/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Dmitri Vietze of Rock Paper Scissor PR

Dmitri Vietze of Rock Paper Scissors PR Shares His 2026 Music Predictions

Hypebot’s Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry’s expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026.

Jeremy Young on 12/29/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Top new Music Industry News Last Week: Most Read Posts

Top New Music Industry News Last Week

Top new music industry news last week includes predictions for 2026 from experts, how musicians will get discovered in 2026, Songcards, the Measure of Music Conference, France honoring EDM and more.

Bruce Houghton on 12/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How an Athletic Mindset Can Help Artists With Performance Anxiety

Dr. Noa Kageyama, PhD takes a look at research into how athletes deal with performance anxiety to extract a framework for musicians struggling with stage fright.

Jeremy Young on 12/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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