Rather than serve the public’s curiosities, he said, he wants to serve artists—to give them “a place for them to learn a little bit more about themselves.” - The Atlantic
Those worries are being deepened by how the major labels, once fearful of the technology, are now embracing it – and heralding a future in which ordinary listeners have a hand in co-creating music with their favourite musicians. - The Guardian
In an ever-changing and fast-paced attention economy, musicians hustled to put out records, connect with listeners and demand accountability from some of the industry's biggest power players. - NPR
“Billboard uses an outdated formula that weights subscription-supported streams higher than ad-supported. This doesn’t reflect how fans engage with music today and ignores the massive engagement from fans who don’t have a subscription.” - TechCrunch
“The variety of spaces posed major challenges during the renovation. Adapting rooms designed during a different era to meet modern standards took years and cost millions. Ultimately, the total cost rose above €220 million ($258 million).” - Deutsche Welle
Looking out across the hall’s empty seats, he often thinks of the pandemic—of that dismal year when the orchestra couldn’t perform, when he’d drag himself into his music room to practice and think, What am I doing this for? Without people to listen, what’s the purpose? - Washingtonian
It found that 87% of artists have incorporated AI into at least one part of their process. AI is powering a new era of self-sufficient artists. Artists are beginning to write, produce and promote their work at a level previously only achievable with a team around them. - Hypebot
Gabriela Lena Frank was named Composer of the Year; Jakub Hrůša, music director of London’s Royal Opera and music director-designate of the Czech Philharmonic, is Conductor of the Year; bass-baritone Gerald Finley is Vocalist of the Year; and San Diego Symphony CEO Martha Gilmer is Impresario of the Year. - Musical America
While the company broadened both its repertoire and its audience during Sharon’s six years as artistic director (he departs at the end of this season), he and the board have agreed that, at this time, the company simply doesn’t have the money to realize his creative ambitions. - Detroit Free Press (MSN)
“The San Antonio Philharmonic is planning regular concerts at the Scottish Rite (Cathedral and Auditorium), despite the cancelation of holiday events and reports the group has been given an eviction notice to vacate the premises.” - San Antonio Report
The world is now witnessing a renewed investment in large-scale cultural venues that aim to restore music’s physical and communal dimensions. These projects attempt to reframe the basic act of listening, not through screens, but in a space shared by hundreds or thousands of people. - YNet News
Spotify observes “the first big jump” in holiday-song streaming on Sept. 1, she noted. Activity ticks up again the next month; holiday playlist creation in the U.S. rose 60% from October 2024 to October 2025. Come November, for many listeners, it’s “all Christmas music all the time.” - The Wall Street Journal
It’s clear that what we need is two policy changes: "Capping or curbing resale, so that you can only pass a ticket on at face value more anti-scalping legislation” - CBC
But sadly, he’s not here to see it. “Why the opera was not performed when it was written, in 1995, offers a snapshot of the classical music scene in Italy at the time, which snubbed Morricone as a mere composer of film soundtracks.” - The New York Times
