music industry
We Probably Won’t See Live Music in 2021
With a slow vaccine rollout, new virus strains, and not enough masking, an epidemiologist tells us why concerts might not come back this year.
The 2020 Rise of Women and Non-Binary Music Producers
Men make up 95 percent of the music tech industry, but Covid-19 combined with the mainstream rise of bedroom pop has enabled more people to get involved from home.
Why Would Bob Dylan Sell His Entire Catalog?
At an estimated $400 million, this is a move that likely makes sense for both the artist and Universal Music Publishing Group.
More Than 18,000 Musicians Are Demanding a Penny Per Stream from Spotify
Damon Krukowski of Galaxie 500 and the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers explains the 'Justice at Spotify' campaign.
How To Fix Racism in the Music Industry, By People in the Music Industry
Here's what people of colour across the music industry would like to see change.
Black Artists Built the Music Industry. It's Time They Got Their Dues
Introducing Unpaid Royalties, a series about the myriad ways that the music industry exploits Black artists—and what's being done to change them.
Musicians Are Begging Mitch McConnell to Save Live Music Before It's Too Late
Smaller clubs – most of which weren’t eligible for PPP loans – have been warning for months that they’re on the brink of closing permanently.
It's Going to Take a Lot of Luck for Live Music to Come Back Safely
As independent agencies lobby Congress for coronavirus relief, bookers are in a constant state of rescheduling tours for the artists they represent.
Most Independent Music Venues Will Die If They Don't Get a Bailout Soon
We talked to the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) about why without government relief, their entire industry is in jeopardy.
Black Women Speak Out About #MeToo and the Music Industry In 'On the Record'
The new music documentary about alleged rapist and Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons shows how misogynoir has kept Black female victims silent for decades.
Major Labels Are Donating Millions for Racial Justice. That Isn't Enough
We spoke to heads of independent, Black-owned labels about how the big three need to rethink their business models to actually address racial injustice.
What You Can Do to Protest Racial Injustice in the Music Industry Right Now
Regardless of your stance on Black Out Tuesday, it's clear that the music industry is plagued by inequality. That has to change.