Antitrust Battle: Live Nation Fights Verdict
- Live Nation moves to invalidate the entire antitrust verdict in USA v. Live Nation, arguing procedural issues.
- RouteNote launches a revenue sharing tool for all users, simplifying music royalty splits.
- CVC Capital Partners to acquire a majority stake in DistroKid, signaling major investment in indie distribution.
- iMusician releases a major update to its music distribution platform, with positive reviews for new features.
- Industry Ink covers recent moves by Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Ryan Seacrest, and Sony Music Publishing Nashville.
- Tommy Lee announces a reissue of his solo album ‘Tommyland: Rides Again’.
- Data shows only 13% of Spotify Top 50 tracks are explicit vs. nearly 40% on Apple Music.
- Step-by-step guide for independent artists to pitch Spotify editorial playlists effectively.
- Advice on starting over on Spotify in 2026, focusing on marketing and consistency.
- WME Music Central in New York is hiring an assistant, offering a look into agency roles.
- Articles explore surprising aspects of music industry jobs and the unviable live music scene in Australia.
- MusicOTFuture launches a Spotify weekly playlist, and discussions on DAWs vs. analog workflow persist.
Distribution & Royalties: New Tools and Acquisitions
Industry News: Deals, Reissues, and Charts
Artist Growth: Spotify Playlist Pitching & Strategy
Career Insights: Interviews and Behind-the-Scenes
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