Music industry intelligence platform ROSTR has announced ROSTR Promoters, a searchable directory designed to help artists and agents find the people who buy, market, and make live shows happen.

Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stories from this week on Hypebot. As always, thanks for reading and being part of our growing community of artists, managers, and industry pros.

On this week’s episode of the Your Morning Coffee podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart chat about these timely music industry stories: Over 50% of a Major Streaming Service's Tracks Come ...

A concert is in two weeks. Suddenly, the conductor arrives with last-minute changes. A section has been shortened, dynamics have been adjusted, and several entries need to be corrected before the ...

Top music distributors unite to fight fraud, but key players have yet to sign on. How the IFPI’s initiative battles fakes and protects royalties.

[UPDATED] Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a federal lawsuit against DIY distribution leader DistroKid accusing the platform of deceptive trade practices, copyright infringement, and enabling ...

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has launched a Live Independent Tour certification to elevate U.S. independent venues, promoters, and festivals. First up is Los Angeles indie rock ...

Talent has never been the bottleneck. I have spent more than twenty years around artists who could stop a room the moment they opened their mouths, and the ones who went on to build lasting careers ...

You release a new single on Friday morning. The Spotify link arrives, you open it expecting to see the track on your artist page — and instead you’re looking at somebody else’s profile. Same artist ...

The independent working-band tour has not disappeared. Far from it. And since COVID changed the economics and logistics of touring in a highly contained short-term timespan, data suggests the ...

The Live Music Society (LMS) has opened applications for its 2026 Toolbox Grant program. Independent U.S. venues with a capacity between 50 and 300 can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through ...

UK-based promoter Labyrinth Events is charging concertgoers late-entry fees of £15/$20 to £30/$40 if they arrive after their ticket's allocated entry time. A concert late fee is an additional ...