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Thom Yorke continued, “I wonder why no one questions this insane flow of money upwards that leaves nothing but dust for new artists.” https://themusic.com.au/news/thom-yorke-addresses-music-industry-executives-just-remember-without-us-you-ain-t-sh-t/dbjLaWhram0/23-05-26 #music #musicbiz #copyright

Thom Yorke Addresses Music Industry Executives: 'Just Remember: Without Us, You Ain’t Sh*t'

The Radiohead frontman addressed music industry executives after accepting the prestigious Fellowship Prize at this year's Ivor Novello Awards.

The Music

Global Feed May 24

Vietnam’s independent label DAO Music Entertainment just teamed up with global distributor The Orchard. 🚀
- The partnership gives DAO’s Vietnamese and international hip‑hop artists a worldwide rollout on all major streaming services.
- Better data analytics & royalty tracking should boost earnings and fan reach for the region’s talent.

#MusicBiz #IndieLabel #Streaming #VietnamMusic #TheOrchard

🔗 https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxQLXBBVDR2LUdNaXpCNWZIdnVDdW1NblloTlg5OUtTOUF2dGZubW5IZFpRMG1rVFgtamZkSTlYZjc0MFNWcU5Hajg2b3hoZEFacG1CUDNXaTNSR1JybUZJT1NGREpNclZKRkNUS2NGdGNvUGZUazVyUXNLcGs3VGd2bzV1eWpzZjh5RndleWtaVk5nVW8yNmZ5b1hqSXN6RHBCZ0FlWXE2UDBpVnVGMVRTZVgwc0szZHRxSnlN?oc=5

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Oliver Cornwall May 24

#musicbiz #newmusic Collision of Hearts. This track marks the start of a captivating and enchanting love tale! https://www.youtube.com/@oliver-cornwall

Billboard [Unofficial]May 15

NMPA Honors ‘Losin Control’ Singer-Songwriter Russ for Racking Up 26 RIAA-Certified Songs

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.billboard.com/pro/russ-honored-nmpa-songwriting-music-biz/

Matthew Rimmer Mar 31

'Everyone's got this dog barking. You need to pay rent and the electricity bills,' Tim Rogers on making a living, fatherhood and a You Am I classic https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/tim-rogers-take-5-you-am-i-job-hourly-daily-zan-rowe/106512888 #music #musicbiz #creativeindustries

Tim Rogers is an Aussie rock legend — that doesn't impress the bank

The frontman of ARIA Hall Of Famers You Am I on work, family, and why Hourly, Daily is still special to him.

Andreas Zimmer Mar 26

Wir alle kennen den Begriff "Musicbiz" - wer da dabei ist, der hat es geschafft, der ist auf du und du mit den Stars und Sternchen und hat bereits mehrere Millionen gescheffelt.
Ja klar, das gibt es aber für die meisten Beteiligten ist das Biz wirklich harte Arbeit, die mit viel Leidenschaft verbunden ist.
Unser Gast Hannes Koch ist seit über 35 Jahren mittendrin und plaudert bei https://soundtrackoflife.de aus dem Nähkästchen. Reinhören macht schlau.

#podcast #soundtrackoflife #musicbiz

Soundtrack of Life

Jeder verbindet bestimmte Musik mit ganz spezifischen Ereignissen in seinem Leben. Wir sprechen darüber. Den Podcast gibt es auch als Radiosendung! Jeden Sonntag um 17 Uhr bei OSradio 104,8 (UKW, DAB+ (Niedersachsen), Internet) sowie 22:00 Uhr beim Schwarzwaldradio (UKW, DAB+ (deutschlandweit), Internet) bzw. jeden Freitag 23:00 (Wdh). Neu! 7 Tage Mediathek bei OSradio - die Sendung eine Woche lang nachhören unter https://osradio.de/7-tage-mediathek

Soundtrack of Life

Matthew Rimmer Mar 19

'The truth is that a 12-year-old girl pre-sold her creative output before she knew what it would be like and before she knew what she was signing away': Lorde Goes Independent After Deal With Universal Music Group Ends https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lorde-goes-independent-after-deal-with-universal-ends-92688/ #contract #copyright #music #musicbiz #nzmusic

Lorde Goes Independent After Deal With Universal Ends

Lorde has revealed she is now operating as an independent artist after her deal with Universal Music Group came to an end late last year.

Rolling Stone Australia

Matthew Rimmer Mar 13

Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled at short notice as organisers cite poor ticket sales https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/13/byron-bay-bluesfest-2026-cancelled
A liquidator has been appointed to wind up the festival, which was due to take place at the Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah over the Easter long weekend. #music #musicbiz #festivals

Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled at short notice as organisers cite poor ticket sales

A liquidator has been appointed to wind up the festival, which was due to take place at the Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah over the Easter long weekend

The Guardian

Richard R Lee Mar 12

#LeoSayer’s story is much more pleasant than most from that time in the #musicbiz. Most artists were swindled, became addicted to drugs and other vices and ended up broke, destitute and mere shells of their former selves. The 60’s - 70’s - 80’s music extravaganza enriched only a handful, while thousands were cast by the wayside. It was built into the #businessmodel from the very beginning. #GriftersGonnaGrift. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/12/unbelievable-life-leo-sayer-interview-songs-sex-swindled-spooky-phone-call-elvis?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The unbelievable life of Leo Sayer! The songs, the sex, being swindled – and a spooky phone call from Elvis

He lit up the 1970s with a string of hits, before falling out of the public eye. But was any man ever more connected? He discusses extraordinary encounters with Muhammad Ali and Keith Moon – and why he stormed out of Celebrity Big Brother

The Guardian

Richard R Lee Mar 11

#SuddenHearingLoss changes your life profoundly. It is a by product of many factors including #Diabetes and #HeartDisease. Mine was further exacerbated by my many years in the #MusicBiz (live and in the studio). #Neurologists will try desperately in the early days to reverse it with #steroid injections into your inner ear(s), but the window closes quickly before it becomes permanent. Living in silence (with some whooshing in the background) can be lonely, but BS free too.https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2026/mar/11/deaf-hard-of-hearing-asl-personal-essay?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

At 56, I woke to silence: the strange, sudden loss that changed everything

Since the US has no federal mandate for hearing aid coverage, I found myself in a quandary – I couldn’t communicate with the hearing or the deaf

The Guardian