IFPI: MUSIC REVENUE HITS $26.2B Recorded music generated $26.2b globally in 2022, with nearly half that—$12.7b—coming from subscription-audio streaming services, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has reported. …Read moreTAYLOR'S NEW ERAS IS UPON US The first weekend of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is in the books. After Swifties descended on Glendale, Arizona's State Farm Stadium this weekend—fans in Taylor tour garb outnumbered spring training Dodger fans by a 10-to-1 ratio—here’s what we learned. …Read moreWHERE'S MIRANDA HEADED? (UPDATE) Where will Miranda Lambert land? After the country star’s splashy social-media announcement that she would be a free agent, speculation in Nashville and elsewhere has gone into overdrive about... …Read moreTHE MARCH MADNESS HITS LIST It’s crazy how deftly ballers like Stringer, Swirv, Messina, LDR and Luke are balling right now. They’ve all got big things Bruin—so much so that we briefly considered putting their names in brackets. NEAR TRUTHS: WE WISH WE HAD BETTER NEWS Women’s History Month has brought the expected huzzahs and de rigueur tributes on the socials, but the women in the music biz we’ve been talking to, for the most part, don’t feel much like celebrating. …Read moreCHART FINAL: MORGAN'S BIG WEEK 2, TWICE, MILEY Morgan Wallen scores another huge total, TWICE and Miley bow Top 5, Republic lands six in the Top 10 with a big bump in current marketshare, baby. Go directly to the chart; do not pass go …Read moreNEAR TRUTHS: SONY SIDE'S UP Rob Stringer's Sony concludes its fiscal year at the end of this month, marking the company's best year in recent memory. …Read moreTHE WOMEN OF NOISEMAKERS INTERACTIVE COVER In commemoration of Women’s History Month, we’re presenting an interactive version of our recent cover image portraying the Women of Noisemakers. Select anyone in the array to enlarge her image for a closer look. …Read moreSXSW RECAP: MAKING AUSTIN WEIRD AGAIN “I think it’s fair to say SXSW is BACK,” our correspondent Jeff Leven reports from what is now (believe it or not) America’s 11th largest city—and we’re not even counting the hordes that overran the Texas capital last week. …Read more |
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IFPI: MUSIC REVENUE HITS $26.2B
Streaming accounts for more than two-thirds of the income. (3/21a)
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HIP-HOP AT 50
The astonishing first half-century of a world-rocking genre.
K-POP'S NEW ARRIVAL
Who's next to grow the profile of Seoul music?
FESTIVAL SEASON
Are we about to see new attendance records set?
RAINMAKERS: GEORGE SANTOS
He signed Elvis.
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IFPI: MUSIC REVENUE HITS $26.2B
Streaming accounts for more than two-thirds of the income. (3/21a)
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HIP-HOP AT 50
The astonishing first half-century of a world-rocking genre.
K-POP'S NEW ARRIVAL
Who's next to grow the profile of Seoul music?
FESTIVAL SEASON
Are we about to see new attendance records set?
RAINMAKERS: GEORGE SANTOS
He signed Elvis.
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Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time will hold at #1 for a third week with a total likely above 200k, while U2’s Songs of Surrender is on track to have this week’s top debut with over 40k. Republic could have 11 of this week’s Top 20, and Taylor Swift could log as many as four entries.
Recorded music generated $26.2b globally in 2022, with nearly half that—$12.7b—coming from subscription-audio streaming services, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry has reported.
The first weekend of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is in the books. After Swifties descended on Glendale, Arizona's State Farm Stadium this weekend—fans in Taylor tour garb outnumbered spring training Dodger fans by a 10-to-1 ratio—here’s what we learned.
Where will Miranda Lambert land? After the country star’s splashy social-media announcement that she would be a free agent, speculation in Nashville and elsewhere has gone into overdrive about...
Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Karol G will headline Lollapalooza, 8/3-6 at Chicago’s Grant Park, for the first time. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, The 1975 and TOMORROWXTOGETHER also have prime spots on the bill.
It’s crazy how deftly ballers like Stringer, Swirv, Messina, LDR and Luke are balling right now. They’ve all got big things Bruin—so much so that we briefly considered putting their names in brackets.
Meghan Trainor's "Mother" (Epic) lands atop the Top 40 add board, while Doechii & Kodak Black’s “What It Is (Block Boy)” (TDE/Capitol) impacts with 38 adds at Rhythm and Tame Impala’s “Wings of Time” earns Most Added honors at Modern Rock.
During the star-studded, Spotify-presented Feelin’ Myself Fashion Show at Hollywood’s Sunset Room, Global Head of Editorial Sulinna Ong and Creative Director and Head of Urban Music Carl Chery flank artist Baby Tate in one of those photos that somehow make us feel even more unfashionable than usual. In related couture news, Lenny Beer now has a wardrobe of hoodies that match the colors of the sauces he spills on them. Today it’s pomodoro!
The Latin Grammys have followed the lead of the Grammys by adding a Songwriter of the Year category (and two others).
New York’s City Parks Foundation will honor iHeartMedia programming head Tom Poleman at its annual benefit fundraiser, 9/28 at Central Park’s SummerStage.
During the Def Jam/Vibe throwdown at SXSW—surely the dopest of all Austin confabs—label ruler Tunji Balogun reminisces about the halcyon days when you could spend the weekend in the Four Seasons lobby texting people who were eight feet away. Seen thinking our absence is more delicious than the finest Texas BBQ are (l-r) Balogun, Pap Chanel, Marqus Clae, Jadakiss, Armani White and Def Jam/4th & Broadway President LaTrice Burnette.
Propagate and NTERTAIN's La Firma arrives on Netflix 4/4. The competition series will see global stars Rauw Alejandro, Yandel, Nicki Nicole and Tainy and NEON16 CEO Lex Borrero come together in search of the next urban Latin star. Watch the trailer.
According to the RIAA's full-year 2022 earnings report, streaming platforms grew 7% year-over-year, amounting to $13.3b. Roughly 75% of that was subscription streaming revenue, which totaled more than $10b.
Anticipation for the live return of Taylor Swift has triggered a surge of streams across her catalog. When The Eras Tour launched on 3/17, Swift charted 15 songs at Spotify U.S., with activity growing throughout the weekend.
To mark Warner Chappell’s new alliance with Limited Edition Music, LLC—which will find SVP of A&R and Catalog Greg Sowders leading LEM with former WCM A&R exec Marc Wilson and signing songwriters specializing in rock, pop and alternative country—the team posed for this dynamic pic just before heading out to get some rad matching tattoos. Seen thinking nothing is more limited than us are (l-r) Wilson, President, North America Ryan Press, Co-Chair/COO Carianne Marshall, Co-Chair/CEO Guy Moot and Sowders.
U2's 40-track Songs of Surrender will open in the 38-43k range on Friday's HITS Top 50, giving the legendary band a Top 10 debut.
Women’s History Month has brought the expected huzzahs and de rigueur tributes on the socials, but the women in the music biz we’ve been talking to, for the most part, don’t feel much like celebrating.
Karen Glauber's SXSW songwriters panel, "More Songs About Longing," is in the books. "This is my 34th SXSW (out of 35—I missed last year)," she says, "and this was my favorite panel of them all."
U2 is outselling the rest of the Top 5 combined on today’s U.K. Official Chart midweek update, while Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding are challenging Miley Cyrus for the top spot at singles.
The Country Music Association has introduced a new membership structure, offering four tiers to prospective and current industry personnel.
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