Music

The Barbie soundtrack turns the charts pink

The Future. Barbie isn’t just a hit on the big screen; it’s a hit on Spotify. The movie’s soundtrack, which features a range of styles and genres, boosted the profiles of every artist and may be the most popular movie soundtrack since the Kendrick Lamar-produced album for Black Panther. With movies making soundtracks greater than […]

By David Vendrell

September 5, 2023

Hybe could sweat Scooter exits

The Future. The tumult rocking Scooter Braun’s music management empire is fueling a lot of rumors (and happy Swifties). While an air of mystery still surrounds the quick exits of his star clients, the exodus puts a spotlight on Braun’s evolving role in Hybe America. Could the departures simply be a shedding of talent before […]

By David Vendrell

August 24, 2023

Universal Music Group experiments with AI royalties

YouTube launches a music incubator with UMG

By David Vendrell

August 22, 2023

Hip-hop hits a 50-year milestone

Hip-hop turns 50

By David Vendrell

August 14, 2023

Taylor Swift tuned up a cultural moment

Tay Tay does it again

By David Vendrell

August 8, 2023

Even the Fed has its eyes on Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift serenades the Fed

By David Vendrell

July 14, 2023

TikTok wants to repeat Billboard’s success

TikTok takes on the music charts

By David Vendrell

July 11, 2023

Sofar Sounds tunes up pop-up concerts

Sofar Sounds turns up the volume on secret shows

By David Vendrell

July 6, 2023

Country music speeds to the top of the Billboard charts

Country tops the charts

By David Vendrell

June 28, 2023

Spotify influencers turn up the volume on music discovery

Spotify gets a social bump

By David Vendrell

June 26, 2023