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Chappell Roan’s Grammy speech triggers celebrity pile-on as pop’s big names pledge charity cash
By Daniel Griffiths published
Her scathing speech was aimed to push the majors into revising their attitude, but so far it’s only the stars themselves who’ve stepped up

"Mentally disturbed": Here are all of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
By Daniel Griffiths published
And with everyone from Oasis to Billy Idol on board you need vote to make sure your fave makes the grade

Donald Trump’s tariffs appear to be benefitting an unexpected industry: K-Pop
By Si Truss published
With looming trade wars on the horizon, investors see the music industry as a safe bet

"Best put their money where their mouth is, or MOVE out of the way”: Chappell Roan stands her ground
By Will Simpson published
And Halsey backs her up

“How do musicians and young bands get paid? I can’t work it out”: Turns out that Gavin Rossdale doesn’t have the answers
By Daniel Griffiths published
In an age where musicians are struggling, the Bush frontman airs his fears for the future

"I’m not sure that journey is fully understood. And frankly, we probably haven’t done a very good job of explaining it": Spotify just posted their first-ever year of profit
By Daniel Griffiths published
All those subscriptions, all those ads, all those penny payouts and they still couldn’t make a buck?

10,000 AI-generated tracks are being uploaded to Deezer every day and it's fighting back
By Daniel Griffiths published
Reckon that music’s AI apocalypse is ‘coming soon’? It’s already here and Deezer isn't happy

Spotify wins major court case, over controversial 'bundling' that lowered artist payments
By Daniel Griffiths published
The bundling in of audiobooks – triggering new, even more advantageous payment terms – has been ruled legal
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