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RSS Dec 18, 2025 3:08pm · Hypebot

In The Trenches with Lamont Harper of The UC Theatre

Lamont Harper has been the marketing director of the 1350 seat UC Theatre in Berkley, CA since 2021. An experienced music marketer, he constantly refines his ticket selling strategy "with a focus on efficiency, user experience, impact, and affordability.…

RSS Dec 18, 2025 2:50pm · Hypebot

Bandsintown High Notes Shines the Spotlight on Festivals in 2025

In addition to celebrating the year in live music for fans and artists, Bandsintnown’s newly released High Notes showcases the independent venues that makes those magical moments possible. Following this.…

RSS Dec 18, 2025 2:21pm · Pitchfork News

YouTube Ditches the Billboard Charts

The streaming giant will no longer submit its numbers for consideration

RSS Dec 18, 2025 2:20pm · Hypebot

How to Stay Accountable to Your Musical Resolutions in 2026

While drafting your musical resolutions for 2026, it's important to think through how to actually stay focused and on track for achieving those goals. Here are six tips to help you keep motivated all year.…

RSS Dec 18, 2025 2:00pm · Music Business WorldWide

Create Music Group acquires UK dance label Cr2

The deal brings Cr2 Records, MBMB Publishing, and music education platform Sample Tools by Cr2 under CMG’s ownership. Source

RSS Dec 18, 2025 1:37pm · Hypebot

Taylor Harnois of Music Shop 360 Shares His 2026 Music Predictions

Hypebot's Future Predictions series is back. Join us as we ask the music industry's expert analysts what they think might unfold in the world of music in 2026.…

RSS Dec 18, 2025 12:21pm · Music Business WorldWide

Craig Kallman on signing ‘uncategorizable’ artists, reimagining Big Beat, and his new role as WMG’s Chief Music Officer

Veteran A&R executive discusses his new role as Chief Music Officer at Warner Music Group Source

RSS Dec 18, 2025 12:00pm · Musically

Bandcamp Fridays generated more than $19m of sales in 2025

Bandcamp has revealed how much money its Bandcamp Friday promotions drummed up for artists and labels in 2025. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 18, 2025 11:48am · Music Business WorldWide

Trump administration threatens Spotify, other EU firms over ‘discriminatory’ EU enforcement action

The Office of the US Trade Representative warned it may impose fees and restrictions on European tech companies operating in the US. Source

RSS Dec 18, 2025 11:31am · Music Business WorldWide

AEG reports 19% jump in shows at London’s O2 Arena to record 239 in 2025; ticket sales up 11.4%

The venue set a new attendance record when Radiohead drew 22,355 fans during a four-night run Source

RSS Dec 18, 2025 11:25am · Musically

25 insights about India’s music industry in 2025

This was the year Music Ally offered its most comprehensive coverage of the Indian music market yet, with the launch of our South Asia edition. It’s been a mixed 12 […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 18, 2025 11:15am · Musically

2026 music marketing trends: World-building, mystery campaigns, IRL activations and more

What hundreds of global campaign submissions reveal about the future of music marketing. Music Ally has published our Campaigns of the Year report since 2011.…

RSS Dec 18, 2025 10:00am · Musically

BMG renews and expands its music-publishing deal with TikTok

TikTok has renewed its direct music-publishing agreement with BMG, which TikTok described as “expanded”. Both companies announced the deal. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 18, 2025 8:30am · Musically

Midia Research says Spotify leads ad-supported music market

Midia Research claims that Spotify is now the biggest ad-supported audio service by monthly active users, with 442.2 million of them. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 18, 2025 7:30am · Musically

YouTube withdraws from Billboard’s US charts in weighting row

Is there time for one last music-industry row to break out in 2025? Yes. YouTube is pulling its data from Billboard’s US music charts. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 18, 2025 7:02am · Musically

Every year, music-industry economist Will Page publishes his ‘Global Value of Music Copyright’ report. The one for 2024 is out now. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 18, 2025 1:28am · Pitchfork News

Perry Farrell Apologizes to Jane’s Addiction (Again)

In their own statement, the band’s other members confirmed they had parted ways with Farrell

RSS Dec 17, 2025 11:14pm · Musically

Discogs names its top global artists for 2025

Online catalogue and record marketplace Discogs has released its ‘Year in Review’ for 2025, including naming its top artist globally. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 17, 2025 9:48pm · Pitchfork News

The Breeders, Gang of Four, Billy Bragg to Headline Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival 2026

Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, Sharp Pins, S.G. Goodman, L’Rain, and others will take the stage in Massachusetts next year

RSS Dec 17, 2025 6:30pm · Pitchfork News

The Oscars Head to YouTube

After decades airing on ABC, the ceremony will broadcast from its new home starting in 2029