Music Industry News: Legal Shifts, Artist Growth & Career Advice

Music Industry News: Legal Shifts, Artist Growth & Career Advice

This week’s music industry news roundup highlights a mix of legal developments, artist opportunities, and practical career advice, offering insights for professionals and enthusiasts navigating the evolving landscape. From landmark copyright rulings to emerging artist spotlights, these stories reflect key trends shaping the business in early 2026. A landmark copyright decision by the Fifth Circuit … Read more

Music Industry News: Legends, Livestreams & Artist Struggles

Music Industry News: Legends, Livestreams & Artist Struggles

This week’s music business digest spans from the passing of a rock icon to practical advice for indie artists navigating streaming, distribution, and live performance trends. The news highlights both enduring legacies and contemporary challenges in the industry. Rock music legend who ‘reshaped American music’ dead at 78: A foundational figure in rock has passed, … Read more

Monetizing Community in Independent Music Marketing

Monetizing Community in Independent Music Marketing

The global independent music landscape in late 2025 is undergoing a fundamental strategictransformation, moving decisively away from a singular focus on digital discovery towards a morecomplex, multi-faceted model centered on direct monetization and community engagement. For years, the primary challenge for indie artists was cutting through the noise of an oversaturated market; today, the central … Read more