Music Industry

“What kind of ecosystem do we want for live music in Europe?”: New research shows the grip four companies have on live music

By Will Simpson published 13 February 26

Live Nation and co own 150 of Europe’s big festivals

"It's like saying that my love of The Godfather makes me a mobster”: Campaigners hope to make lyrics inadmissible as evidence

By Will Simpson published 9 February 26

Amendment is being suggested to Victims and Courts Bill

“It is not for me to weigh in on the band’s decision”: Judge rules Motley Crue were within rights to fire Mick Mars

By Will Simpson published 3 February 26

Guitarist was evicted fully from band when he quit touring in 2022

“Another huge win for video game music”: 8-Bit Big Band pick up Grammy for their Super Mario medley

By Will Simpson published 2 February 26

There ain’t no place like Super Marioland

“It is clear why creators are concerned”: Four in five musicians are “worried” about AI music

By Will Simpson published 2 February 26

But more than ever seem to understand how it works

"If we fight, we have to do it with love”: Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish all win big at 2026 Grammys

By Will Simpson published 2 February 26

Anti-ICE statements and F bombs abound

“Since day one, we have stood with the artist community against piracy”: Anna’s Archive sued for $13.4 trillion over illegal scraping

By Will Simpson published 30 January 26

That’s three times the total GDP of the UK

“We don’t think that the future of music involves the labels anymore”: Napster is back – with a new AI app

By Will Simpson published 30 January 26

Brand has been acquired by AI firm Infinite Reality