Lesson- Music Industry

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Songs have a far more complex and concealed musical history, spanning genres, cultures, and even centuries.

A brief look at the history of music suggests it might not be... as hard as that is to imagine....

52-year-old Michael Smith of North Carolina was indicted on federal charges on Thursday, September 5, 2024 for allegedly making millions of dollars off of streaming services by using AI-generated music over the last seven years.

The music industry is entering a critical phase where AI could either amplify its value or decimate its foundations, real music, copyrights and artists

2024 was a year of breakthroughs, with new stars storming the top of the charts and artists across genres making modern classics. NPR Music's list of best songs of the year has something for everyone.

The ticketing giant music fans love to complain about is hoping to tune out the DoJ’s lawsuit and double down on VIP experiences....

Sales have fallen 54% in the last 2 years...

We explain how your money gets from you to a streaming platform, and finally to an artist.

There's a brand-new version of "Brat" out there.

Explore new styles of music with Suno

The music business has undergone format change after format change. Will streaming usher in a new golden age for artists and fans?...

Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, we ask what music-making machines could mean for the record business

Opensecret's money profile for the Recorded Music & Music Production industry/interest group. See contributions and lobbying history.

I dove into the scary world of streaming bundles, and now Dolly Parton talks to me while I walk.

Artists like Tina Turner and Justin Timberlake are part of a multi-billion-dollar market for music royalties that asset managers predict could double or triple in size soon. WSJ’s Dion Rabouin explains Wall Street’s newest fad: music-backed securities. Photo illustration: Noah Friedman/Gary Gershoff/Getty Images

Examining 30 years of Rolling Stone’s “Greatest Albums of All Time” Rankings

The RIAA provides the most comprehensive data on U.S. recorded music revenues and shipments dating all the way back to... Read More »

Music royalties are gaining momentum as an attractive asset class due to the rise of digital streaming and the potential for stable, recurring revenue. Family offices interested in investing in music royalties have several options, including investing indirectly, or through various online platforms.

The old normal: Work-from-home rates are dropping... in some states more than others. Spinning out: Goldman Sachs is reshaping its focus. Gig-going: Concert inflation is real.

By Andy Gensler and Bob Allen

Industry’s streaming growth story has been followed by lay-offs, AI anxiety and a fight with TikTok

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The last two members, Jimin and Jungkook, began their 18-month military duty in South Korea on Tuesday. Some fans say they should have been exempt.

Hotels do ‘All Too Well’ when the Swifties come to town

Musicians are attempting to achieve a kind of immortality by creating digital renderings of themselves.