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Music industry
In "My Black Country," Alice Randall returns color to the heroes, and she-roes, of her songs
Apr 10, 2024
In her book, the country songwriter looks back on her career and the Black artists that shaped the genre, from DeFord Bailey to Beyoncé.
Why Universal is calling time out on TikTok
Feb 1, 2024
The video platform and the music company couldn't agree on terms for renewing their contract. Some of the fallout will hit video creators.
Bah humbug! Why David Brancaccio hates holiday music
Dec 15, 2023
Two singer-songwriters convinced David Brancaccio embrace seasonal tunes.
What Spotify and Apple Music's 2023 lists reveal about the music industry
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Dec 13, 2023
It's more than just the fact that Taylor Swift had a massive year.
Where the music industry stands since the depths of the pandemic
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 1, 2023
It looks like live music shows are generating more revenue than before the pandemic. But the number of shows has fallen.
Hip-hop at 50: How did entrepreneurs in the genre get their start?
Aug 11, 2023
Hip-hop artists are some of today’s most prominent entrepreneurs. They have fashion lines, alcohol brands and endorsement deals. But, in the beginning, the genre’s musical talent had to find their own way to break into the industry.
Independent musician says the touring industry is a “rollercoaster”
Aug 8, 2023
Sarah King, an independent musician, is currently on tour. But the steps getting to this moment have been challenging.
For public good, not for profit.
At 50, hip-hop has grown into an economic giant
Aug 4, 2023
The genre is celebrated across the world and has permeated many facets of American society, creating wealth in the process.
30 years ago, Prince changed the way artists negotiate with the music industry
Jun 7, 2023
By changing his name to a symbol, Prince changed how musicians negotiate with record labels.
Taylor Swift's tour is boosting business near venues, but the singer's the big winner
by
Henry Epp
and Hannah Baggenstoss
May 19, 2023
She's likely to make more than $5 million a night in ticket sales alone.