It’s the theme of Measure of Music as a whole, and a data point (ha - get it?) that you’ll see come up over and over again in this article and throughout the conference’s talks: Data is the missing ...

Music industry intelligence platform ROSTR has announced ROSTR Promoters, a searchable directory designed to help artists and agents find the people who buy, market, and make live shows happen.

Live music has become a powerful drivers of global tourism. According to a new study from Live Nation, live music fans are taking significantly more trips than the average traveler, building their ...

Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stories from this week on Hypebot. As always, thanks for reading and being part of our growing community of artists, managers, and industry pros.

Macklemore, known for his pro-Palestine remarks, opens for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, and says “Free Palestine” on stage. Several NFL stadium owners threaten to cancel shows at ...

A few years ago, I was talking to an independent artist who had just crossed 100,000 streams on a release. On paper, that looks like momentum. But in reality, nothing actually changed. There was no ...

On this week’s episode of the Your Morning Coffee podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart chat about these timely music industry stories: Over 50% of a Major Streaming Service's Tracks Come ...

In an industry where so many artists are screaming for attention across multiple platforms, music discovery is certainly a hot topic of discussion. One of the most crucial tools for music discovery is ...

This interview with Lighting & Design Director Kevin Northrup and Production Manager Jerry Slone, the masterminds behind Luke Combs' celebrated stage set and production on his My Kinda Saturday Night ...

A concert is in two weeks. Suddenly, the conductor arrives with last-minute changes. A section has been shortened, dynamics have been adjusted, and several entries need to be corrected before the ...

In 2026, the business models shaping culture and music have fundamentally shifted us away from ownership and toward a world built on subscriptions and services. This is no accident. Platforms are ...

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