Bruce Houghton

Music festivals in the U.S. and Europe and how artists navigate them are very different.

The collective behind Chicago music venues SPACE, Empty Bottle, Thalia Hall, Promontory, Salt Shed and more are thriving despite growing competition and rising costs.

The Recording Academy adds five new categories, major voting changes, and updated eligibility rules for the 2027 Grammys. Learn what they mean for creators.

Independent music manager and agent trade group the National Independent Talent Organization has elected new Officers for its Board Of Directors.

National Independent Venue Association and Bandsintown launch monthly Live Pulse survey tracking health of independent live music in the U.S.

From the realities of indie touring and the superfan subscription bubble to the growth of Threads, we share the news that matters to musicians.

A 10,000 or 20,000 fan email list sound impressive. But what really matters is engagement, how you foster it and how you use it.

The standard marketing playbook is "stream the track on Spotify, watch the video on YouTube." Spotify is closing the gap to keep fans inside its ecosystem.

"The future of music must be built with artists, songwriters and their representatives, not imposed on them," demands global artist coalition.

Selling out shows and moving merchandise in the modern live music landscape requires moving past outdated ad strategies.