Spotify active users now exceed 640 million monthly, the streamer reported on Tuesday. That’s up 16 million in the last three months and 11% over the previous year. 252 million of those are paid Premium users.

Live Nation stock hit an all time high on Tuesday after the concert and tickering giant’s latest report to investors.

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Overall concert attendance grew 20% last year, but smaller independent live music venues are closing at unprecedent rates. Music industry commentator’s Bob Lefsetz has the solution: “Let clubs close.” Let. Continue reading

There are just 10 days left to use the Musicians Guide To Spotify Wrapped to prepare accounts to make the most of Spotify Wrapped 2024.

New SESAC rates for the performance licences of the 10,000 U.S. radio stations under the Radio Music License Committee umbrella have been finalized.

The Union representing DistroKid workers has shared added new details and allegations in its fight with the world’s largest d.i.y. digital music distributor.