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Save Duke Ellington School of the Arts

November 25, 2022| Reports|

Photo: Duke Ellington School | It’s Me Tivoni – Tivoni Hughes – started this petition | Duke... Read More → Save Duke Ellington School of the Arts

One Billion Young People Risk Hearing Loss From Loud Music

November 17, 2022| Reports|

By Andrew Gregory, The Guardian | More than 1 billion teenagers and young adults may be at risk of hearing... Read More → One Billion Young People Risk Hearing Loss From Loud Music

Jewel-Box Heroes: Why the CD Revival Is Finally Here

November 10, 2022| Reports|

Photo: Artwork for Melinda Hagan’s CD! | By Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone | In 2021, CD sales increased... Read More → Jewel-Box Heroes: Why the CD Revival Is Finally Here

National Anthem Singer Eric Burton Flubs Lyrics at World Series Opener

November 3, 2022| Reports|

By Ronald Blum, Associated Press (AP) | Grammy-nominated singer Eric Burton lost track of the lyrics during... Read More → National Anthem Singer Eric Burton Flubs Lyrics at World Series Opener

Qatar [Gave] Fans Paid Trips to Sing at World Cup Ceremony

November 3, 2022| Reports|

By Graham Dunbarn, Associated Press (AP) | Up to 1,600 fans of the teams that qualified for this year’s... Read More → Qatar [Gave] Fans Paid Trips to Sing at World Cup Ceremony

The Live-Music Industry Is Broken

October 27, 2022| Reports|

By Larry Fitzmaurice, Vulture | Touring was a minefield before COVID; the pandemic just threw a few thousand... Read More → The Live-Music Industry Is Broken

I’m With the Brand! How Merch Saved the Music Industry

October 27, 2022| Reports|

By Lauren Cochrane, The Guardian | Travis Scott’s two shows at London’s O2 in August were a huge success,... Read More → I’m With the Brand! How Merch Saved the Music Industry

Streamers Use Playlists to Control the Music Industry

October 10, 2022| Reports|

By Rebecca Giblin & Cory Doctorow, Wired | This story is adapted from Chokepoint Capitalism: How Big Tech... Read More → Streamers Use Playlists to Control the Music Industry

Local Country Musician Ingrid Andress Opening for Keith Urban // ‘A blessing’: Tyler Hubbard on Why Florida Georgia Line Split

October 6, 2022| Reports|

According to the following article, and upon researching Littleton’s Ingrid Andress’ website, Ingrid is... Read More → Local Country Musician Ingrid Andress Opening for Keith Urban // ‘A blessing’: Tyler Hubbard on Why Florida Georgia Line Split

Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Full of Music, Memories and Memphis Love

September 22, 2022| Reports|

By John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal | Robert Plant, the former lead singer of Led Zeppelin whose... Read More → Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Full of Music, Memories and Memphis Love

Warner Music Arm Seeks Russian Deals Despite Business Suspension

September 22, 2022| Reports|

Photo: Members of Russian Band Pussy Riot on their way to jail | By Mark Sweney, The Guardian | Note: I say,... Read More → Warner Music Arm Seeks Russian Deals Despite Business Suspension

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Nirvana Wins ‘Nevermind’ Baby Lawsuit as Judge Dismisses Case for Final Time

September 8, 2022| Reports|

By Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone / Yahoo | Nirvana has won the lawsuit the band faced over their Nevermind... Read More → Nirvana Wins ‘Nevermind’ Baby Lawsuit as Judge Dismisses Case for Final Time

Sex, Drugs and … Sustainability? Music Festivals Struggle to Go Green

September 1, 2022| Reports|

(Photo: Tomorrowland) By Wilhelmine Preussen, Politico | European music festivals have been attempting to... Read More → Sex, Drugs and … Sustainability? Music Festivals Struggle to Go Green

Newport Folk Festival Includes Stage Powered by Bicycles

July 28, 2022| Reports|

By Pat Eaton-Robb, AP News | The Newport Folk Festival, known for creating electrifying musical moments —... Read More → Newport Folk Festival Includes Stage Powered by Bicycles

Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Sees 650% Streaming Bump in Week Since ‘Stranger Things’ Climax

July 14, 2022| Reports|

Photo: Metallica | By Chris Willman, Variety | No puppet strings were necessary to send Metallica fans —... Read More → Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Sees 650% Streaming Bump in Week Since ‘Stranger Things’ Climax

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