Monday, January 19, 2026
Music Industry Weekly: The State of the Music Industry in 2025

The State of the Music Industry in 2025: What Creators Should Know

The music industry in 2025 is undergoing significant transformations driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer behaviors, and innovative business models. For artists, producers, and...
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The New Economics of Touring: How Emerging Artists Have Navigated the Post-Pandemic Landscape

The live music industry has undergone a seismic shift in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emerging artists, who once relied heavily on touring...
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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,...
Music Publishing - Music Industry Weekly

Music Publishing: Prison for an Artist or Skill Training?

Every artist, who decides to take his or her music on a professional level, comes to the point when it is time to dive...
"Music festival attendees driving economic growth through cultural tourism."

The Impact of Music Festivals on Local Economies: Driving Cultural Tourism and Economic Growth

Music festivals have become more than just events for fans to enjoy live performances—they are powerful drivers of local economies and cultural tourism. As...
Artists collaborating across cultures in the global music landscape.

The Globalization of Music: How Artists are Crossing Cultural Boundaries

The global music landscape has transformed significantly over the past few decades. This change is largely driven by the increasing interconnectedness of cultures and...
Publications -Music Industry Weekly

How To Get Featured In Online Music Magazines & Publications

It's a common misconception that only famous artists or those signed to a major record label get editorial features in major music online publications....
DEUCE Music - Music Industry Weekly

Business Spotlight With Rob Saunders of DEUCE Music

DEUCE is the go-to place for independent bands and artists from all over the world who are seeking low cost but high-quality promotion for...
Britney Spears & Dad - Music Industry Weekly

Britney’s Conservatorship Is Almost Over – Her Father Finally Gave Up

Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, finally filed a petition asking to end his daughter’s 13-year conservatorship. This, however, was something that no one really...

What you should Make of R. Kelly’s Catalog On the Graph Beat Podcast

A roundtable discussion pursuing the premiere of Lifetime's "Surviving L. Kelly. " Thanks for visiting the Billboard Graph Beat Podcast , where...