music industry

The music industry is a "boys' club" where discrimination and sexual harassment remain prevalent, according to an investigation recent parliamentary report in the U.K. What Happened: Female artists face persisting gender disparities and challenges, Variety reports, citing an...

Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Apple Music will boost the royalties for music available in Spatial Audio, as confirmed in an update sent to label partners. Spatial-available content will now receive a royalty rate up to 10% higher than non-Spatial content. This move, outlined in a Jan. 22 update,...

Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) anticipates positive changes with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), set to roll out on March 7. The DMA is expected to enforce new rules for iOS app developers, allowing Spotify to share details about deals, promotions, and payment options within...

Argentine producer Bizarrap has once again captivated fans with the release of the latest installment in his renowned "BZRP Music Sessions" series. This time around, he collaborates with Puerto Rican artist Young Miko, creating a compelling musical journey that delves into the rising star...

In Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google's annual 'Year in Search' report for 2023, the platform unveiled fascinating insights into the most sought-after musicians and songs that captivated global attention. Topping the list of most-searched musicians worldwide was...

Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) shares are currently trading $196.03 — up 0.96% in the past 24 hours. The spike occurred after the digital music service announced mass layoffs, or roughly 17% of its workforce. This is Spotify's third reduction in the last year. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek...

Sony Group Corp.'s (NYSE: SONY) Sony Music, Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF), and Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ: WMG) have united to form the Music Industry Climate Collective (MICC) in anticipation of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The MICC aims to confront...

A recent TikTok-commissioned study by entertainment analytics firm Luminate shed light on the app's significant impact on the music industry. The report highlighted TikTok users were more engaged with music compared to the average listener, demonstrating behaviors that benefit artists...

During the Billboard Music Awards on Nov. 19, Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen emerged as top winners. Swift bagged 10 awards, making her the most-awarded female artist in Billboard history, tying with Drake for the most wins overall. Among the Latin artists, Bad Bunny received three awards,...

Taylor Swift was named Apple Music's Artist of the Year, solidifying her status as a global music phenomenon. Throughout the year, Swift achieved unprecedented success with 65 of her songs dominating Apple Music's Global Daily Top 100 in the first 10 months, surpassing all other...

Taylor Swift is leading the pack of finalists for the 2023 Billboard Music Awards with a whopping 20 nominations. The awards ceremony, presented by Marriott Bonvoy, is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 19, Billboard announced. Swift, who already holds the record for the most wins by a female...

By Lola Sasturain via El Planteo. First published on December 2020. The idea of this chronicle comes from a little boomer initiative: everyone is talking about BTS and I didn't want to be left out. Not only had I never seen or listened to them, but I didn't know where to start. I'm...

In an inspiring tale of musical triumph, David Xavier Sanchez — widely known in the music industry as David Daxsen — embarked on his journey at the age of 15. Armed with a Toshiba laptop and a modest $60 MIDI keyboard, he laid the groundwork for his future achievements....

At the tender age of 15, David Xavier Sánchez, more popularly known as David Daxsen in the music industry, embarked on his musical journey armed with nothing more than a bulky Toshiba laptop, a modest $60 MIDI keyboard, music production software and a remarkable creative prowess....

Music producer David Xavier Sanchez, known in the industry as David Daxsen, started creating music at the age of 15 with only a heavy Toshiba laptop, a $60 MIDI keyboard, music production software and his ingenuity to make his way into the music industry. Thirteen years later, the entrepreneur who...