Saturday, December 20, 2025
Charli XCX in her role for I Want Your Sex, transitioning from music to film.

Charli XCX ’s Transition to Film: Redefining Artistic Identity in I Want Your Sex

Charli XCX, a pop icon known for her boundary-pushing music and bold artistic vision, is stepping into a new arena: film. Her role in...
Artists fighting for fair pay from streaming platforms

The Streaming Royalties Controversy: Why Artists Are Still Fighting for Fair Pay

Music streaming has transformed the way we consume music, with platforms like Spotify and Apple Music offering convenient access to millions of songs. However,...

How Blockchain is Transforming Music Royalties and Rights Management

Blockchain technology is making waves across various industries, and the music sector is no exception. At Music Industry Weekly, we delve into how this...
A lo-fi hip-hop artist creating music in a cozy, dimly lit studio.

Exploring the Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Phenomenon

Lo-fi hip-hop has emerged as a cultural phenomenon that uniquely connects with Millennials and Gen Z. Characterized by its nostalgic, calming sound and DIY...
Ancient Greek Lyre Player Representing the Role of Music in Olympic Ceremonies

Ceremonial Sounds: The Importance of Music in Olympic Opening and Closing Events

The Olympic Games are a celebration of athletic excellence, but they are also a grand showcase of cultural expression, with music playing a pivotal...

Venezuela' s Maduro to Phase Concert Rivaling Richard Branson

Refusing in order to back down amid a mounting fight over Venezuela’ s humanitarian education crisis, the government of Chief executive Nicolas Maduro announced...
tiktok

U.S. ‘Looking At’ TikTok Ban Says Sec. of State Mike Pompeo

State Sec. Mike Pompeo said the U.S. would "surely look" at banning Chinese social media apps including TikTok's short-form video app over national security...
Alex Heiche

Signing Away Your Copyrights for Funding Is No Longer Necessary in Today’s Music Economy—Sound...

Today’s digital age has made penetration into the music industry extremely exciting, but not without risk. Some artists are willing to make (or have...
Independent artists performing on stage, representing the journey to international markets.

How Independent Artists Can Break into International Markets: A Guide

Breaking into international markets has never been more accessible for independent artists. Thanks to the rise of digital tools like streaming platforms, social media,...
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Best Coast, Sigur Rós & Ziggy Marley Launching New Podcasts With Signal Co. No1

Julie Snyder is joining the company as producer-at-large. Music podcast label Signal Co. No1 is growing its ranks with the recruitment of Serial and S-Town producer Julie Snyder,...