Independent artists enter 2026 carrying the same structural problems they dragged through 2025, algorithmic gatekeeping, shrinking attention spans, rising touring costs, and an industry that still pretends “exposure” pays rent.
Independent artists enter 2026 carrying the same structural problems they dragged through 2025, algorithmic gatekeeping, shrinking attention spans, rising touring costs, and an industry that still pretends “exposure” pays rent.
By Young N’ Loud Magazine A Childhood Sung Into Being Some artists discover music as an interest. Others are raised inside it, shaped by its rhythms long before they understand
Etherdene has never left anything to be desired in the stylistic department, but with her latest single, Water is for Walking, the trailblazing singer-songwriter toyed with the aesthetics of indie
Photo Credit: Steve Pancrate Broadway musicians say they are prepared to strike immediately if they do not reach an agreement with the Broadway League by Thursday morning. Today (October 21),
Photo Credit: Kenny Eliason An investor-rights law firm is investigating Live Nation’s leadership for potential breaches of fiduciary duty and asks shareholders to contact them. Halper Sadeh, an investor-rights law
Photo Credit: Kelvin Moquete Now-defunct ticketing startup Fanimal is suing Ticketmaster/Live Nation for claims of antitrust practices designed to keep it out of the market. Once-thriving ticketing startup Fanimal has
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Jaidyn Alexis is going in on Chrisean Rock and Blueface while providing receipts in a bunch of tweets. On Thursday (Nov. 6), Jaidyn hopped on X and shared a series
Photo Credit: Paris La Défense Arena Live Nation’s aggressive international expansion isn’t through yet: Now, as it grapples with considerable U.S. regulatory scrutiny, the promoter’s inked a deal to acquire
Good morning, hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! It’s a shorter week in the music world, not too many albums are out this week, and not too many more albums