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“Fans are consuming music in more ways than ever”: US vinyl sales hit $1 billion for the first time since 1983
It’s the 19th consecutive year of growth
"The numbers are going backward": New report finds that 2025 saw "no progress" for women in music
The percentage of women credited as songwriters in the Hot 100 decreased from 18.9% in 2024 to 14.5% in 2025 – a ratio of 5.8 male songwriters to every one woman
“I urge them to reconsider”: Minister’s message to Live Nation over £1 arena and stadium levy
Otherwise, the government will legislate, says Ian Murray
Always crashing in the same car: Major album releases lead to increased traffic fatalities
When smartphone use rockets, so do RTAs
Spotify reveals how much it actually pays out to musicians in its new Loud & Clear report
The numbers might be a surprise to those who have previously bemoaned the financial dynamics of the streaming giant
"Not a step we take lightly": PRS sue Steam for using music without a licence – for 23 years
They’ve never bothered to obtain one
“This will revolutionise the ticketing marketplace”: US Justice Department and Live Nation sign deal
Live music behemoth won’t be broken up, but its wings are clipped
Marshall launches membership scheme and pledges percentage of online sales to support grassroots music venues
Sign up to Marshall's Amplify scheme and the British amp giant will use one per cent of members' web store purchases to support independent venues
