A new national nonprofit is offering independent musicians a year of practical career development, industry mentorship, and financial support. Musician Growth Lab has opened applications for its ...

Calvin Harris has sold 330,000 tickets for ten Australian outdoor shows scheduled for February 2027, according to The Music Network. Promoter Untitled Group describes the sold-out run as the largest ...

A few years ago, I was talking to an independent artist who had just crossed 100,000 streams on a release. On paper, that looks like momentum. But in reality, nothing actually changed. There was no ...

As discussed in Luminate Intelligence’s latest report, Live Music 2026, concerts and festivals remain incredibly popular despite rising ticket prices across the board. In particular, Luminate U.S.

Shakira’s October 3 Madrid concert became Amazon Music’s most-viewed livestream performance by a female artist, according to the platform. Another 50,000+ fans watched inside the temporary "Shakira ...

Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stories from this week on Hypebot. As always, thanks for reading and being part of our growing community of artists, managers, and industry pros.

The newly published 2026 report from Rap Fame offers a revealing look at one of music’s fastest-growing creator segments: the global underground hip-hop community. Based on a survey of roughly 1,500 ...

SoundCloud's new Intelligence report was released today, with some interesting findings, both platform-specific and indicative of general listening culture, taking center stage. This report sheds ...

Ever wondered where your ticket money really goes? A NITO study reveals what artists earn from ticket sales and how it impacts the live music industry. The National Independent Talent Organization ...

NMPA President and CEO David Israelite has published new per-stream publishing payout data on LinkedIn, It breaks down what songwriters and publishers earn per million U.S. streams on Spotify, YouTube ...

London-based consumer technology company Nothing, best known for its striking, community-driven smartphones and audio gear, has stepped directly into the nightlife industry. The company has launched ...

Following a series of legal proceedings against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the music industry is closely watching what comes next. Here is a breakdown of what happens next across the federal ...