The music business is thriving. In 2024, Spotify paid out over $10 billion to the music industry. This number sounds huge, but the reality for songwriters is not as bright. The music industry's revenue has skyrocketed in the past decade. In 2024, nearly 1, 500 artists made over $1 million in royalti
Robots are not just for factories anymore. They are now making waves in the music industry. These robots are powered by artificial intelligence (AI). They can create music, dance, and even perform live shows. This is a big deal because it changes how we think about music and entertainment. AI-power
Jelly Roll, the popular country music star, has a new gig. He's the face of Zevia, a soda that's sweet but has zero sugar and zero calories. The commercial is a blast. It starts with Jelly Roll driving up to a vintage gas station in his red truck. Two kids nearby watch, amazed, as he steps out in cl
Jason Isbell's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. From his early days in the Drive-By Truckers to his solo breakthrough with Southeastern, he's shown us what redemption looks like. He was a young musician who struggled with addiction, but he turned his life around. He got sober, married t
Lady Gaga's fans, affectionately known as Monsters, are in for a treat with her upcoming album, "Mayhem. " This isn't just any album; it's a journey back to the pop roots that her earliest fans adored. Gaga has been busy sharing the excitement with physical copies of the album, including limited-edi
Roy Ayers, a legendary vibraphonist, passed away at the age of 84 in a hospital in Manhattan. His son, Mtume, confirmed the news, mentioning that Roy had been battling a long illness. Roy was a pioneer in the 1970s, blending jazz with funk, rock, and R&B rhythms. This unique fusion created a soulful
Two big names in Latin music just became even bigger. Rimas Entertainment, the top independent label in the 2024 Billboard charts, has picked up a big chunk of Dale Play Records. This Argentine label is home to some big names like DJ Bizarrap and rapper Duki. Sony Music Latin Iberia is still part of
David Johansen, a key figure in the New York Dolls, had a story that was anything but ordinary. Born into a middle-class family on Staten Island, his path to rock stardom began when he was recruited by Arthur Kane and Billy Murcia in 1971. His upbringing was far from the typical rock star narrative.
The 2025 Oscars kicked off with a bang, featuring a spectacular performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The evening started with a montage of clips from various Oscar-nominated films, setting the stage for Grande's rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow. " The performance was a tribute to
Angie Stone, a beloved R&B singer and member of the pioneering hip-hop group The Sequence, passed away in a car accident at the age of 63. The incident happened early in the morning when the van she was traveling in flipped over and was struck by a truck on Interstate 65. Sadly, Angie was the only f
