In this Hypebot exclusive, artist advocate, blogger and attorney Chris Castle joins our select group of industry leaders sharing their perspective on trends driving the music business in 2025.
BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ is the latest success in the ongoing trend as more K-Pop artists go solo and forge their own paths both within the genre and on the global stage.
Episode 230 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:
Many artists have used alter egos throughout music history. In 2024, these musician pseudonyms have a varied effect on the original artist’s music streaming statistics.
While we hope you tuned out and stopped working for the holidays, the music industry did not. This roundup of the important music business news will help you get caught up.
We asked a select group of our favorite pros to help identify the music business trends that will drive the industry in 2025. Mark Williamson, the founder and CEO of live music industry trade Rostr, offers four trends that he sees from his unique vantage point.
A new music counterculture is emerging, rejecting algorithms and perfection for raw, authentic creativity. Check out how this movement is reshaping the industry and empowering a new generation of artists.
Classic Rock’s legacy shines in 2024 with Fleetwood Mac topping charts and Led Zeppelin’s new documentary. In this one, Fred Jacobs covers the latest updates and cultural impact of this timeless genre with a journey through Classic Rock in 2024.
We asked a handful of the new music industry’s finest to share the top trends and technologies they see gaining steam and shaping music and the music business in 2025. Today, Jay Gilbert shares his thoughts
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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