Ongoing History Daily: Pearl Jam bootleg overload
Back when Pearl Jam was at their height, they have the clout to do anything they wanted. On September 26, 2000, the band released 25 double CD live albums—what they referred to as
Read MoreBack when Pearl Jam was at their height, they have the clout to do anything they wanted. On September 26, 2000, the band released 25 double CD live albums—what they referred to as
Read MoreTikTok videos are driving a lot of music consumption, so much so that Billboard has decided that TikTok needs its own music chart. This shows exactly what kind of a monster the platform
Read MoreYou may have heard a song described as rising on the charts “with a bullet.” Ever wondered what that means? This is a reference to an indicator on the Billboard music charts that
Read MoreBillboard has published a new list of the highest-grossing concert tours. Here we go. All figures in US dollars. 1. Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour (2018-20 then 2022-present) 2. Ed Sheeran,
Read MoreTaylor Swift is monstrously huge. She managed to pull in US$65.5 million in 2022 without ever having to play a show, pulling on US$65.5 million from sales and streaming alone. That’s a full
Read MoreIf you’ve been to see The Batman, you’ll know that Nirvana’s “Something in the Way,” an album track from Nirvana’s Nevermind album, figures into the soundtrack. Universal, seeing an opportunity, has re-released the
Read MoreSocial media has become a monster when it comes to music. In fact, it’s become so important to the recorded music industry that Billboard, the keeper of all the major charts, has teamed
Read MoreLast year was…weird. No tours, lockdown, stay-at-home orders, pandemic fears. So how did musicians do when it comes to bringing in the dosh? Here are Billboard’s estimates for the highest-earning performers in 2020.
Read MoreMicrosoft to Calibri: “Buh-bye.” The company now needs help choosing a new default font. Consider that while you browse music news for May 7, 2021. When will love music make a comeback in
Read MoreA “smart mask?” Yep. Here’s why you might want to consider one. Study: We need more women in recording studios. When will dance clubs reopen? This Dutch experiment might shed some light on
Read MoreLife on Venus? Damn, I wish Bowie were here to write a song about it. Moving on to music news for September 16, 2020. Coronavirus update 1: When will things return to normal?
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