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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.
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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