Taylor Swift’s exclusive Singapore stop will reap huge economic returns
Swifties flocking to Singapore are expected to spend up to $300 million.
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Apple fined $2b over music streaming competition
The European Commission hit Apple with a $1.8 billion dollar fine after concluding that the company used its dominance to restrict music streaming competition.
The music industry is going country, and so is Beyoncé
Lana Del Rey and rapper Post Malone are also working on country music albums.
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‘It’s a hangover’: Taylor Swift makes history as music business creaks
Industry’s streaming growth story has been followed by lay-offs, AI anxiety and a fight with TikTok
Universal Music Group pulling entire catalog from TikTok
The biggest hurdle to getting a new deal was royalty payments.
Concert ticket prices are expensive. How surging prices for admission prevent music fans from 'finding community,' experts say.
"I don’t see this ending well for families," says an economist.
Taylor Swift Passes Elvis For Most Weeks At No. 1 On Album Charts For A Solo Artist
On the final day of the year, Taylor Swift added one more accolade to her long list of accomplishments n 2023: She now holds the record for most weeks for a solo artist at No. 1 on the Billboard 20…
Senators Introduce ‘Fans First’ Bill Intended to Reform Live-Event Ticketing System
Senators John Cornyn, Amy Klobuchar and others introduced the 'Fans First' Act to help “address flaws in the current live event ticketing system.'
Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour Hits Record-Setting $1 Billion in 2023, Projected to Top $2 Billion Total
Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour generated an estimated $1.04 billion in ticket sales — the first to hit the billion-dollar mark — according to Pollstar.
Charted: 50 Years of Music Industry Revenues, by Format
The music industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in formats. See how its revenues have evolved, from vinyl and CDs to streaming.
Shrek music royalties are up for grabs
People who trade with Public can grab a slice of the money that’s generated every time the original score from ‘Shrek’ is played.
Why Scalpers Can Get Olivia Rodrigo Tickets and You Can't
Ticketmaster's "Verified Fan" system doesn't help fans. It helps scalpers who have hundreds of accounts, use special internet browsers, and have dozens of credit cards.
Essay | Streaming Is Changing the Sound of Music
To succeed on Spotify and other services, songs are getting shorter, albums are getting longer, and artists are collaborating across genres.
Beyoncé wants everyone to wear silver and Etsy sellers are benefiting | CNN Business
The Queen, better known as Beyoncé, had a dress code in mind for Renaissance tour concert goers attending her “House of Chrome,” as she described her concerts.
Why nobody got paid for one of the most sampled sounds in hip-hop - The Hustle
This month marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. A few seconds from one forgotten rap song have tied artists and eras together for decades.
How Rage Against the Machine used capitalism to sell communism
A calculated corporate deal propelled these radical rockers all the way to the Hall of Fame.
K-Pop Companies Had Average Revenue Growth of 71% in Q2
HYBE, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment have collectively added $4.7 billion in market capitalization in 2023.
BTS' impact on S. Korea's economy
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Swiftonomics: Lessons Learned From Taylor Swift's Tour
Taylor Swift's upcoming US tour of 52 concerts has all the ingredients of a post-Covid demand shock. Some resellers reportedly asked $40,000 or more for conc...
Hip-hop turns 50
Happy birthday to the genre that brought us “In Da Club” and “Shoop.”
Beyoncé’s $157 ‘listening only’ Renaissance Tour tickets—with no view of the stage—spark fan fury
Leveraging the popularity of her Renaissance world tour, the "Crazy in Love" star is now selling “listening only” tickets.
BTS: The Band That Moves The Economy : The Indicator from Planet Money
Korean boy band BTS is a global music phenomenon. The group has millions of fans called A.R.M.Y., who happily support the group with their wallets. Today on the show, we dive deep into the economic impacts of BTS and what makes the group special.
South Korea’s Midyear Album Sales Report Shows Exponential Growth, Increasing Representation
The midyear report from the Circle Album Chart shows that, for the first time, there is an increase in representation for both female K-pop acts and soloist sales.
K-Pop Boy Band TREASURE Partners With Columbia Records For U.S. Record Deal
YG Entertainment's TREASURE is the latest K-pop signing between Korea and U.S. labels with Columbia Records supporting "MOVE" by T5 and summer comeback album 'REBOOT.'
Federal Reserve Says Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Is So Massive It’s Boosting the Economy
The Philly office credited the singer with raising hotel revenues for first time since start of coronavirus pandemic.
Ticketmaster, SeatGeek Commit to All-In Pricing After “Junk Fees” Criticism
The two ticketing companies were among the attendees expected at the White House Thursday.
Opinion | Is Taylor Swift Underpaid?
Superstars in historical perspective.
Opinion | Is Taylor Swift Underpaid?
Superstars in historical perspective.
The Absurd Logistics of Concert Tours
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