by Huang | Aug 29, 2024 | Music & Industry
The US recorded music market expanded slightly in the first half of 2024, but not significantly. The retail value of overall industry revenue hit $8.65 billion, according to RIAA numbers released Thursday (Aug. 29), owing primarily to a minor increase in streaming...
by Huang | Aug 29, 2024 | Music & Industry
The MLC’s legal arguments against Spotify’s bundling policy are “nonsensical and factually unsupportable,” according to the streaming platform, which has filed a motion to dismiss the whole unpaid-royalty complaint. Spotify only recently...
by Huang | Aug 28, 2024 | Music & Industry
With the Gallagher brothers on the mend, Oasis will reunite for a 14-date tour in the United Kingdom. In an effort to stop scalpers from grabbing up tickets, Ticketmaster has placed severe sales limits. The Oasis Live ’25 Tour will take Liam and Noel Gallagher...
by Lindsey | Aug 28, 2024 | Music & Industry
Parlophone Records is pleased to announce the first Dolby Atmos spatial audio release of David Bowie’s THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS. The new mix of the album will be released on Blu-ray Audio on September 6th. The Blu-Ray audio...
by Lindsey | Aug 27, 2024 | Music & Industry
Apple Music has signed a new contract with Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel, which will provide its members with an exclusive music streaming option. Airtel will bundle Apple TV+ for its premium subscribers in India, while discontinuing the Wynk Music app. Customers...
by Lindsey | Aug 27, 2024 | Music & Industry
Burning Man confirms the death of a female guest on the festival’s opening day, which mirrors a tragedy from last year’s event. A lady died on the first day of the 2024 Burning Man Festival in Nevada’s Back Rock Desert on August 25, according to the...