Stories Tagged as
Music industry
Pitchfork CEO: Reviewing music in a digital age
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 18, 2013
Pitchfork, considered one of the most influential music sources in the industry, has found success where other music publications have faltered.
Indie bands tour Alaska to make 'a chunk of change'
by
Alex Lewis
Jul 18, 2013
Some independent musicians and small bands have discovered a new frontier in Alaska, where they can actually make decent money on the road.
Music's reliance on summer concert season
May 31, 2013
The summer concert tour season is under way. How important financially are these tours for bands?
Does Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine's $70 million gift to USC stack up to other celebrity endowments? (Infographic)
May 15, 2013
Who else has given millions to universities? Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are in good company.
Clive Davis writes his own soundtrack
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 25, 2013
From Haight-Ashbury to hip-hop, the legendary record producer looks back on 50 years of music.
British record store files for bankruptcy
Jan 15, 2013
Unable to compete with online retailers, British record store HMV files for bankruptcy.
Nashville may ease ban on home studios
by
Blake Farmer
Dec 18, 2012
The 'Music City' is considering loosening the rules on home recording studios.
For public good, not for profit.
In the era of digital music, album song order still matters
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 10, 2012
The album isn't dead.
Musicians rally against cuts to web royalties
Nov 28, 2012
A proposal in Congress would let Internet radio sites pay lower royalties.
Eddie Money on drug addiction and show business
Nov 16, 2012
Pop icon, Eddie Money, joins us to share his personal experience and the history of drug addiction in the music industry.