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RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:51pm · Hypebot

Goose’s Viva El Gonzo, and a Brief History of Artist-Curated Music Festivals

Goose has announced the lineup of their annual Viva El Gonzo Festival. Here's a brief history of artist-curated festivals. The post Goose’s Viva El Gonzo, and a Brief History of Artist-Curated Music Festivals appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:46pm · Hypebot

Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News

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RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

Los Lobos sue Sony Music and Sony Pictures over royalties

2026 is already a busy year for music-industry lawyers. ‘La Bamba’ hitmakers Los Lobos are suing Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures over their soundtrack work for films ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Desperado’. This is two separate lawsuits, not one.…

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

X files lawsuit against 18 music publishers and the NMPA

Music publishers have been suing X for copyright infringement since June 2023, when it was still called Twitter.…

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

Report claims’ majority’ of young people listen to AI music

Morgan Stanley has been conducting its annual survey of Americans’ audio habits, and this year’s is the first to ask them questions about AI music. The answers will certainly make some waves in the music industry.…

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:30pm · Musically

Open letter calls for ‘predatory ticket resale’ crackdown in EU

With ticketing reforms afoot in the US and UK, now the calls for change are expanding to Europe, via an open letter signed by a number of artists, management and live firms and industry bodies.…

RSS Jan 12, 2026 1:00pm · Music Business WorldWide

Managers and agents of Ed Sheeran, Oasis, Olivia Dean, Radiohead, Fontaines D.C. and more urge EU action on ‘predatory ticket resale’

The signatories want the Digital Fairness Act expanded to tackle ticket resale abuse. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Artists criticise White House after ICE shooting in Minneapolis

The fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent last week has ignited more protests against the agency and the White House – including some prominent music artists.…

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:29pm · Music Business WorldWide

Quebec court greenlights class action against Ticketmaster over ‘unreasonable’ service fees

The complaint centers on Ticketmaster’s fee structure that fluctuates based on ticket prices instead of the actual cost of services rendered. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:17pm · Music Business WorldWide

Johanna Fuentes named Head of Communications and PR at HYBE America

Fuentes most recently served as Head of Global Communications for WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:13pm · Music Business WorldWide

Bad Bunny faces $16m lawsuit over alleged unauthorized voice recording used in two songs

A Puerto Rican woman alleged that Bad Bunny's producer asked her to record a phrase in 2018, which was later used in two of the artist's songs. Source

RSS Jan 12, 2026 8:57am · Rolling Stone Music News

John Mayer Remembers Bob Weir: ‘Thanks for Letting Me Ride Alongside You’

“I’ll meet you in the music,” the guitarist wrote on social media to his Dead & Company bandmate

RSS Jan 12, 2026 8:14am · Rolling Stone Music News

Mickey Hart Pays Tribute to Bob Weir: ‘a Little Brother to Me for Almost Sixty Years’

“We were family and true to the music through it all,” Grateful Dead's longtime drummer shared on social media

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:50am · Pitchfork News

Ludwig Göransson Wins Best Original Score at 2026 Golden Globes for Sinners

Jonny Greenwood, Hans Zimmer, Max Richter, and more were in the running for this year’s coveted trophy

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:31am · Rolling Stone Music News

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Hit ‘Golden’ Wins Original Song Golden Globe: ‘Never Too Late to Shine’

“I was rejected and disappointed that my voice wasn’t good enough,” singer EJAE said about her start as a K-pop trainee. “Now, I’m here as a singer and a songwriter”

RSS Jan 12, 2026 2:27am · Pitchfork News

Kpop Demon Hunters’ “Golden” Wins Best Original Song at 2026 Golden Globes

The chart-topping single beat tracks by Miley Cyrus, Nick Cave, Raphael Saadiq, and Stephen Schwartz

RSS Jan 12, 2026 12:33am · Pitchfork News

Bob Dylan, Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby, and More Remember Bob Weir

Bruce Hornsby, Nancy Wilson, and Billy Corgan also paid tribute to the Grateful Dead member

RSS Jan 11, 2026 8:19pm · Music Business WorldWide

Elon Musk’s X sues major music publishers – plus BMG, Kobalt, NMPA and more – alleging industrywide ‘collusion’ to force licensing deal

X’s lawsuit points to successful licensing agreements between the NMPA plus Roblox and Twitch as evidence of an alleged ‘extortionate scheme’. Source

RSS Jan 10, 2026 11:40pm · Pitchfork News

Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Dies at 78

The singer and guitarist played in the jam band for the entirety of its 30-year tenure

RSS Jan 9, 2026 7:29pm · Pitchfork News

Listen to Sault’s New Album Chapter 1

The group’s 13th LP features production from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis