Bruce Houghton

Federal ticket reform has stalled. But CA, NC, VT, DC, ME and other states are rewriting the rules with aggressive resale caps and scalping bans.

Live Nation asks judge to scrap monopoly verdict, claiming no proof of economic harm to venues and that jury was swayed by emotion, not facts.

ValuePunks just launched a new tool offering free, fast music catalog valuations for artists and independent labels.

Fans, bookers and labels use Google and AI to learn about artists and new music. Learn how to audit your presence and ensure they can find you.

A new roundup of “Hypebot's Bottom Line” covering key takeaways for musicians and music marketers from our recent posts.

US music groups are fighting an EU proposal that would strip $300 million in annual royalties from American artists. Learn what's at stake.

Interview with cultural historian, curator, and MacArthur Fellow Josh Kun, co-founder of the ambitious 'Art of the Crossfade' LA event and tour.

From Gen Z's love of concerts to artist residencies, Luminate's new Report reveals changing fan patterns and touring strategies that win.

If you’ve been scrolling through the headlines lately, you might think live music is coming down with a terminal case of Blue Dot Fever - the nickname for

Whether you're an artist, venue, or music industry professional, auditing your digital footprint is no longer optional, especially in the age of AI.