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Music industry
Why Bob Dylan may have sold his entire catalog of music
Dec 7, 2020
Under his estimated $300 million deal with Universal Music, royalties for his songs will go to the company.
Taylor Swift is rerecording her old songs to control the licenses
Nov 17, 2020
The new recordings are bound to sound different than the originals. Which versions will fans choose?
Musicians adapt with live tours still canceled
Oct 21, 2020
The bars where lots of bands played have limited capacity, if they’re open at all.
Nicki Minaj-Tracy Chapman copyright battle sets stage for future of music recording
Sep 14, 2020
Is it fair use to copy someone's work in the beginning stages of musical experimentation?
Can't stop K-pop! BTS tune tops Billboard 100 in a first.
Sep 1, 2020
The boy band's single, "Dynamite," blasts it way to No. 1 on the chart. Korean pop music has its hardcore fans, and now the perky genre is officially a phenomenon in the U.S.
Music industry confronts calls to 'make things right' for Black artists
Aug 6, 2020
Labels have long been accused of racist, exploitative practices toward artists. Some now pledge to support social justice and diversify executive ranks.
Musicians are figuring out what concerts look like during the pandemic
Apr 27, 2020
The industry was set to make more from touring than record sales.
For public good, not for profit.
Sirius is investing in SoundCloud to the tune of $75M
Feb 12, 2020
SoundCloud is known for hosting up-and-coming artists like Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish.
Streaming rescued record labels. But has it abandoned artists?
Feb 7, 2020
Warner Music is going public just as music sales are growing after years of decline.
Music’s biggest night, by the numbers
Jan 24, 2020
You may not be surprised to learn Beyoncé is the most nominated woman ever.