Though the first of three planned Record Store Day 2020 legs won’t arrive for two months yet, UK-based music retailers enjoyed more than $1.24 million (£1 million) in one-day sales on Saturday, June 20th. The substantial sum derived from the Love Recor…
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Who Needs RSD? British Music Retailers Surpass £1m In One-Day Sales
Though the first of three planned Record Store Day 2020 legs won’t arrive for two months yet, UK-based music retailers enjoyed more than $1.24 million (£1 million) in one-day sales on Saturday, June 20th. The substantial sum derived from the Love Recor…
Warner Chappell Music Opens Its Second Office In Mainland China
In an effort to bolster its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing music markets, Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has opened a second office in mainland China. Warner Chappell Music officials unveiled their latest Chinese office – located in Shangh…
Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Nelly Will Headline Live Nation’s Drive-In Concert Series
Live Nation is set to deliver a drive-in concert series, dubbed “Live from the Drive-In,” to U.S. fans. Live Nation officials revealed their multi-city drive-in tour via press release this morning, and the message was shared with Digital Music News. Fu…
Spotify (SPOT) Hits an All-Time High — Analysts Says It’s Going Higher
Leading music-streaming service Spotify (SPOT) has seen its stock reach an all-time-high value – representing a roughly $13 billion increase to the company’s market valuation in about one month – following the announcement of several high-profile podca…
After Paying $100 Million for the Joe Rogan Experience, Spotify’s Market Valuation Has Grown Over $13 Billion
Since announcing a $100 million deal to become the exclusive home of the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) about one month ago, leading music-streaming service Spotify (SPOT) has added over $13 billion to its market valuation. For Spotify, the tremendous fina…
Joe Rogan Faces Backlash After Laughing About Forcing Women to Have Sex
Joe Rogan is facing backlash and scrutiny following the circulation of footage showing him laughing at his friend and frequent Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) guest Joey “Coco” Diaz’s description of trading stand-up comedy stage time for sexual favors from …
You’re Probably Going to a Drive-In Concert This Summer
With the vast majority of traditional concerts still shelved due to COVID-19 concerns, many fans – and artists – are turning to drive-in concerts for their live entertainment needs. During the last month or so, the drive-in concert has exploded in popu…
‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season Canceled Over COVID-19 Concerns
Fox has nixed the 17th season of So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) due to COVID-19 health concerns. Network officials recently announced their long-awaited decision on season 17 of So You Think You Can Dance, having put the competition’s in-person au…
Previously-Unknown Thelonious Monk Recording from 1968 Is Being Released
A newly discovered 1968 live performance recording of legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk is set to release next month. Fans can listen to the 47-minute-long Thelonious Monk set, entitled Palo Alto, on CD, vinyl, and digital platforms beginning on F…