The universe’s one immutable truth remains intact as Morrissey has cancelled even more tour dates. The former Smiths singer has axed his upcoming tour dates in South America: November 8th in Buenos Aires, Argentina; November […]
Justin Bieber has revealed that he purposefully delayed the start of concerts just so he and his team could finish their games of ping pong. Seriously. Whenever you attend a concert, the first thrilling moment […]
With the Q3 earnings dust having mostly settled, Spotify stock (NYSE: SPOT) is still down on the week and the month. Now, while analysts are generally optimistic about shares’ path forward, some are lowering their […]
In this detailed report, DMN Pro breaks down the players, the platforms, and the market dynamics driving this billion-dollar ticketing aftermarket. We also take a closer look at the shadowy winks-and-nods that make this market […]
All photos courtesy of Laundry Day. You’ve probably seen New York’s own Laundry Day going viral on TikTok for their hilarious covers and skits. But when they joined us last month over Zoom, they were […]
Water is wet, the earth revolves around the sun, and Morrissey has cancelled two more concerts. The musician was set to perform a show in Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes on Friday, October 31st, […]
Soulja Boy is facing backlash after debuting yet another handheld gaming console that customers claim is an alleged copy of another pre-existing product. Back in December 2018, ‘Crank Dat’ rapper Soulja Boy went viral after […]
Universal Music Group’s catalog division, UMe, is launching a new vinyl reissue series tailor-made for audiophiles and collectors. Vinylphyle, launching on November 14th, will reissue some of history’s most essential albums with exceptional sound quality, […]
If you walked past Joe Rinaudo’s house in La Crescenta-Montrose, you probably wouldn’t think anything extraordinary of it. You wouldn’t expect, for example, that it contains a 20-seat silent movie theater with a semi-complete organ, […]
Photo Credit: AI artist Xania Monet (Instagram) AI artist Xania Monet is getting enough radio play to become the first AI artist to debut on a Billboard radio chart. If you thought only streaming platforms […]
Photo Credit: Moynihan United States Courthouse (US District Court for the Southern District of New York) by Americasroof / CC by 3.0 A new lawsuit alleges that Ticketmaster’s SafeTix mobile ticketing platform’s rotating barcode technology […]
Photo Credit: Philip Yu VBO Tickets has surpassed $1 billion in total ticketing revenue processed through its platform. This achievement marks a major milestone for the San Jose-based company, which has grown steadily since its […]
Photo Credit: Ryan Spencer Latin music has evolved from a niche cultural genre into one of the most dominant powerhouse forces in the global music industry today. During Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 in Miami, […]
Sweating in a sauna to a live DJ set. Drifting along a rooftop pool during a full moon floating party. Enjoying a “sacred nap” soundtracked by binaural beats. The next era of wellness travel is […]
Universal Music Group said Wednesday it has reached licensing agreements with artificial intelligence music startup Udio, settling a lawsuit that had accused Udio of using copyrighted music to train its AI. Users create music using […]
Photo Credit: Too Lost Too Lost has formed a commercial partnership with Xposure Music, a technology-focused music financing company. The agreement is designed to accelerate acquisitions and distribution of independent music catalogs, combining Too Lost’s […]
As the paint dries on a groundbreaking deal between Universal Music Group and Udio owner Uncharted Labs, here’s a rundown of all the terms revealed so far — officially or otherwise. For starters, this deal […]
Photo Credit: Sir Lucian Grainge UMG by Luke Harold (Public Domain) UMG and AI firm Udio have announced an industry-first agreement to collaborate on a new opt-in streaming platform. Universal Music Group (UMG) and AI-powered […]
Photo Credit: Maria Shalabaieva OpenAI adopts a for-profit structure, allowing it to operate like a traditional company and raise the billions needed to further AI development. Artificial intelligence juggernaut OpenAI announced its restructuring as a […]
Photo Credit: Possessed Photography Want to register machine-made works with PROs? Feel free, as BMI, ASCAP, and SOCAN alike have updated their policies to accept “compositions partially generated” by AI. All three entities revealed their […]