Tag #Music Industry

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Baylee Littrell Advances on American Idol

Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell, advanced to the next round of "American Idol" after a successful audition where he performed an original song, "Waiting On Myself to Die," earning praise from judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie.

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Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" Returns to Pop Roots, Showcases Artistic Maturity

Lady Gaga's seventh studio album, "Mayhem," a pop and freak-influenced record featuring collaborations with Bruno Mars and exploring themes of fame and love, is set to launch a world tour following its release and a Coachella performance in April; the album has already won a Grammy for Best Pop Duo ...

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Dutch Music Industry Shows Slow Progress in Gender Equality Despite Income Disparity

A BumaStemra study reveals that while the percentage of female music creators in the Netherlands increased from 13% to 16% between 2016 and 2022, a significant income gap remains, with men earning almost three times more than women.

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zeit.de
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Rock am Ring" Sells Out, Celebrates 40 Years

Rock am Ring," celebrating its 40th anniversary from June 6-8, is sold out with a record 90,000 tickets; the festival, held at the Nürburgring, features 100 acts and two surprise opening bands on the main stage.

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Spotify's CEO Sells Stock Amidst Criticism of Company's Impact on Music Industry

Daniel Ek, Spotify's CEO, sold \$199.7 million in stock despite record-high share prices; Liz Pelly's book, "Mood Machine," details Spotify's allegedly exploitative practices, impacting artists' earnings and creative freedom, and raising concerns about the future of music.

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Dolly Parton's Husband, Carl Dean, Dies at 82

Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband, Carl Dean, at age 82, after nearly 60 years of marriage; their relationship significantly influenced her music career, inspiring songs like "Jolene".

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Birds of a Feather" Ties Record for Longest Chart Reign

Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather" has spent 30 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, tying for the fourth longest run, highlighting its sustained popularity and Eilish's ability to create enduring hits; the song's success is further boosted by a Grammy performance.

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Australian Live Music Inquiry Recommends Tax Offset, Youth Ticket Subsidies

A House of Representatives inquiry into the Australian live music industry, titled "Am I Ever Gonna See You Live Again?", recommended a tax offset for promoters and subsidized tickets for young people to address issues such as high insurance costs, promoter concentration, and declining youth attenda...

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Spotify's Impact on Music: A Critical Analysis

Liz Pelly's "Mood Machine" exposes Spotify's manipulative practices, including promoting fake artists to avoid royalty payments, forcing vulnerable musicians into pay-to-play schemes, and selling user data, harming artists' income and limiting musical diversity.

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Dutch Music Industry: Persistent Gender Inequality Despite Some Progress

A BumaStemra study reveals that despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in the Dutch music industry, comprising only 16% of its members in 2024 and holding only 3% of the top 100 earners' income. A persistent gender pay gap and lack of recognition highlight ongoing challen...

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bbc.com
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Cat Burns' "Girls" Celebrates LGBTQ+ Representation in Pop Music

Cat Burns released "Girls," a song celebrating her sexuality and aiming to represent queer girls, following the success of her TikTok viral hit "Go," which reached number 2 in the charts and led to a Brit Critics' Choice award nomination; this is part of a broader trend of queer women artists openly...

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theguardian.com
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Beta Band Reunion After 2004 Split Due to £1.2 Million Debt

The Beta Band, a Scottish indie rock group, disbanded in 2004 due to £1.2 million debt to their label, despite significant critical acclaim and cult following; they are now reuniting for a tour and reissue campaign.

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