ESPN has entered into a multiyear agreement with independent artist distribution platform UnitedMasters. The partnership is designed to expand the sports network’s reach to diverse audiences and relevance to fans

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Anyone paying attention to the music industry knows that the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the touring business, thanks to the postponement of tours and the cancellation of festivals including Coachella and Bonnaroo.

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Dozens of artist managers, executives, agents, and other players assembled a nonprofit to end racial injustice in music. An array of artists, producers, songwriters, managers, record label representatives, attorneys, and

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On Tuesday, the major labels protested police brutality with a “blackout.” Executives and artists say industry-wide racial equality is still a long way away. In September 1978, soul producer extraordinaire

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to halt the global live music industry, the concert business and artist community have shifted toward a novel online business model via live streaming and digital concerts. Music

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