Author: Elias Leight
Guitarist Will Paquin and other rising stars are realizing that the old music industry may not have much to offer them. Could a more artist-friendly model be emerging?
Execs are scooping up the beats behind hits — sometimes without singers’ knowledge. Some see the practice as shrewd business, but others say the murky ethics can turn a breakthrough into “a nightmare”
“Freckles” is the latest song from the “Stunnin'” singer
Rapper’s latest track will appear on his upcoming album 'Certified Lover Boy'
The music industry depends on TikTok to spark hits, but the Trump administration is considering banning the app in the U.S.
Since musicians began social distancing, distribution platforms that cater to unsigned acts are seeing huge surges in activity
Until a legal mandate emerges, many venues plan on continuing to stay open during the growing outbreak of COVID-19 — with some new safety measures in place
Rapper claims that her label signed her to a deal with onerous terms and refuses to renegotiate, and has threatened to block her from releasing new music
The lyrics website alleges that the search engine is “misappropriating content” and engaging in “unethical and unfair anticompetitive practices”
According to confidential documents obtained by Rolling Stone, the streaming service’s new advertising tool promises extra listeners to the artists (or labels) that can afford it
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