Ticket Prices Are Higher Than Ever. Will Fans Keep Paying?
Dynamic pricing deters scalpers, but the practice has led to a 30% increase in ticket prices. Has the concert industry reached a tipping point? …
Vinyl Prices Have Outpaced Inflation. Are They Finally Flattening Out?
Experts say an improvement in COVID-era supply chain issues should be good news for physical music purchasers — though other factors may lead to a continued creep in prices. …
Why Acts From Adele to Metallica Are Playing More Shows in Fewer Places
Be it residencies or longer engagements, the increasingly popular touring model reallocates expenses from acts to fans. Is this worth the trip? …
What if Streaming Royalties Favored Listening to Songs in their Entirety?
As the industry seeks fairer ways to compensate creators, economist Will Page proposes rewarding songs that keep people listening. …
What You Should Know About UMG’s Q2 Earnings: Uneven Streaming Growth, Facebook Licensing & More
Though recorded music subscription revenue grew 6.5% in the quarter, ad-supported and “other” streaming revenue declined. …
Can Drake & Kendrick Sue Each Other For Defamation Over Ugly Diss Track Accusations?
The two rappers are blasting away with very specific allegations, but experts say an actual libel lawsuit is unlikely for both legal and practical reasons. …
How Hipgnosis’ Accounting Practices Led to Big Problems at the Catalog Fund
An internal report released by the new board of directors detailed how accounting practices “materially” overstated annual revenue, among other issues. …
How Hipgnosis Song Fund’s Accounting Practices Led to Big Problems at the Catalog Fund
An internal report released by the new board of directors detailed how accounting practices “materially” overstated annual revenue, among other issues. …
RIAA Report 2023 Takeaways: Is the U.S. Too Reliant on Paid Subscriptions?
With the domestic market more reliant on subscriptions than ever, growth on that front is slowing – and most other categories aren’t contributing much uptick yet. …
Will Superfans Pay More for Premium Experiences at Concerts? Live Nation Is Betting On It
High-margin premium experiences — from VIP access to food and beverage — are becoming increasingly common at music venues. …