Record Store Day 2020 appears set to thrill vinyl fans and spur considerable sales. And in a testament to just how strong the record (and the record store) is, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Brandi Carlile is jumping aboard as a brand ambassador….
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BMG Parent Company Bertelsmann to Become Carbon Neutral by 2030
BMG parent company Bertelsmann has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The multibillion-dollar conglomerate announced the commitment via a formal media release. Bertelsmann also indicated that the initiative would be undertaken as part of Sci…
How Long Will Spotify Allow Bootleg “Podcasts” to Top the Charts?
A substantial number of podcast bootleggers are delivering illegal music to Spotify users, and it’s unclear how — or if — the streaming service will stem the tide of copyright infringement and stolen royalties. According to a report from Pitchfork, a s…
Paul Rosenberg Stepping Down as Chairman/CEO of Def Jam
Paul Rosenberg is exiting his role as chairman and CEO of Def Jam Records. Multiple sources leaked the news of Rosenberg’s departure today (Friday), which, at the time of this piece’s writing, had not been confirmed by Def Jam, its parent c…
UK Offers a Firm Post-Brexit Immigration Statement, BPI Warns Against ‘Unreasonable Bureaucracy’
Having finalized Brexit and officially exited the European Union, the United Kingdom is taking steps to fundamentally change its immigration policy, as indicated by a statement posted on the UK government’s official website. Geoff Taylor, CEO of the Br…
Sofar Sounds Overhauls Artist Payments After Being Fined $460,000
Following an investigation conducted by the State of New York (as well as a resulting fine), Sofar Sounds, a London-based promoter of secret concerts, has overhauled its artist-compensation system. As part of the update, which was announced via Sofar’s…
New Jersey Congressman Says Pearl Jam “Has Been Led Astray” by “Corrupt” Live Nation/Ticketmaster
Earlier this week, members of Pearl Jam sent a letter to New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. (and Rep. Frank Pallone Jr.) with suggested improvements to the BOSS Act. Pascrell didn’t take kindly to the constructive criticism. The BOSS Act is…
TikTok Scores a Juicy BTS Exclusive — But Just for :30
TikTok is the sole home of a 30-second-long preview of BTS’s upcoming single “ON,” which is slated for release on Friday, alongside the group’s next album, Map of the Soul: 7. TikTok users can both listen to the “ON”…
The Week’s Top U.S. Festivals & Tours, Presented by SeatGeek
The most popular concert tickets, tour stops, and artists around the country, based on SeatGeek data through Wednesday, February 19th. Welcome to our weekly report on the world of live music, based on exclusive data from SeatGeek, a ticketing platform …
Feel Like Someone Hacked Your Spotify Account? – You’re Not Alone
Is your Spotify account hacked, playing music in another language or on other devices? You’re not alone. Since 2017, reports of Spotify accounts being hacked have risen. The phrase ‘Spotify hack’ makes readers think Spotify is part o…