Since we’re almost at the halfway point of 2025, Pollstar, the publication that keeps tabs on the live music world, has published a list of the box office leaders so far. (actually from
Read MoreLive Nation makes most of its bones on filling mid-to-large venues. But with so many small venues struggling, Live Nation knows that this farm system for emerging artists is in trouble. That’s why
Read More[If you’re seeing this in your feed again, it’s because another deal has gone down. -AC] The music world is being shaken by the actions of a growing group of companies which are
Read MoreGlobal streamers–Apple, Amazon, and Spotify, along with reps for Netflix and Paramount–are back in court this week whining about having to contribute to Canadian content development and new coverage. Bill C-11 requires that
Read MoreEvery year, Spotify publishes a Loud & Clear report on the state of streaming in territories around the world. This week, it was Canada’s turn with a review of how things shook out
Read MoreVinyl is king. CDs continue to look like old news in Canada. Here’s the latest from Luminate. Streaming numbers:
Read More[This was my weekly column for Global News,ca. – AC] Live Nation, the largest concert promoter and ticketing company, reported earlier this month that it was having an amazing year. More than 100
Read MoreAfter many years, Taylor Swift has been able to acquire the rights to the master recordings of her first six albums, which, up until Friday (May 30), had been the property of a
Read MoreVinyl continues to outsell CDs in Canada by a comfortable margin. Here’s the lastest from Luminate. Streaming numbers:
Read MoreCanadians continue to buy vinyl at a faster rate than at any time in the last 35 years. These are the latest sales figures courtesy Luminate. Streaming numbers:
Read More[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] A long overdue CRTC review of the Canadian content rules has begun. The outcome will affect music, radio, and both audio and video streaming. Radio, for
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