Music Industry

Similar to the album cover of "Born to Die", a drawing of Lana Del Rey stands in front of a blue sky with the words "Born to Die" around her.

Born to Thrive: The Lana Del Rey Album Ahead Of Its Time

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Revisiting the impact of Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die” on the music industry (I never stopped listening).…

December 12, 2023

In an article about vinyl record supply issues, a photo of a pile of vinyl records.

The Comeback of Vinyl Faces Some Problems

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

There’s a massive backlog on physical records. Should we blame the artists or the industry itself?…

May 22, 2023

In an article about The Backseat Lovers, the band's guitarist plays in front of what appears to be a white sheet. A drummer can be seen in the background.

How The Backseat Lovers Reflect the State of Bands

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

Their success proves that classic avenues of band recognition still exist and are a positive sign for talented, aspiring musicians.…

February 8, 2023

An illustration of a judge's gavel hitting '1989,' the title of a popular music album by Taylor Swift.

How Legal Issues Are Affecting Future Re-Releases From Taylor Swift

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although the re-recordings of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’ were met with overwhelmingly positive reactions, copyright and trademark cases may prevent other highly anticipated albums from releasing any time soon.…

April 21, 2022

An illustration of Doja Cat using Twitter.

Is Doja Cat Leaving Music for Good?

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

After the recent fiasco in Paraguay, the artist is threatening to leave the industry.…

April 21, 2022

gayle, an alleged industry plant, in her music

TikTok Is Obsessed With Exposing ‘Industry Plants’

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

For every seemingly authentic, homegrown singer, there is someone on the video-sharing app to accuse them of concocting a false origin story.…

March 13, 2022

#FreeKesha with main pop singer and sparkles around her

#FreeKesha Resurfaces After New Music Releases by Allegedly Abusive Producer

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

Dr. Luke's upcoming tracks with Kim Petras have resurfaced allegations that the producer abused singer Kesha. …

February 28, 2022

An illustration of pop music producer Jack Antonoff, the subject of the article.

Jack Antonoff Is the Gift That Won’t Stop Giving to the Pop Music Industry

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

His solo project, Bleachers, just released 'Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night,' and although he is a secret weapon of success for pop icons like Lorde, Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, his own…

August 25, 2021

K-Pop girl group TWICE may be getting pushed to their limit

Is K-Pop Girl Group TWICE Being Pushed to the Limit?

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

The 'Sixteen' show winners are steadily climbing the charts, but after showing increasing signs of exhaustion, fans are getting worried.…

August 21, 2021

In an article about Red (Taylor's Version), a photo of Taylor Swift

‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ Is On Its Way, and Here’s What Scooter Braun Had To Say

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

As Swift prepares for the release of her re-recorded fourth studio album, Big Machine Records feigns confusion over the feud surrounding her masters.…

July 16, 2021

The Past, Present and Future of Racial Bias at the Grammys

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

The release of the 2021 Grammy Awards nominees sparked an outcry of fans and artists demanding transparency and equality from the selection committee.…

December 6, 2020

After Making It Big in Korea, Hip-Hop Artist Jessi Is Getting More Popular in the U.S.

Laura Song, Biola University

After a career full of ups and downs, Korean American rapper Jessica Ho is continuing to make a name for herself.…

October 29, 2020

CTM Publishing and Insomniac Join Forces To Create a New EDM Titan

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Major players in the music industry have been suffering from the effects of the pandemic. Music That Never Sleeps is hoping to offset the damages.…

September 1, 2020

Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘folklore,’ Is a Testament to Her Artistic Resilience

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Rather than indulge in empty symbolism and stale motives, Swift's eighth album reminds listeners why they fell in love with her work back in the early 2000s.…

August 3, 2020

Image of POC songwriter Rose Marie McCoy smiling behind a microphone

These POC Songwriters Never Got the Recognition They Deserved

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

You know who Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley are, so now it's time to learn about the artists behind some of their greatest hits, Charles Singleton and Rose Marie McCoy.…

July 25, 2020

Dominic Fike (pictured above) has been the latest musician targeted by the controversy of industry plants.

Dominic Fike Reignites the Controversy Over Industry Plants in Music

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The Florida rapper joins Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X as the latest artist accused of having a manufactured stardom. Are we too quick to affix the label of inauthenticity to popular musicians?…

May 12, 2020

knobs on studio equipment in an article about the music industry

The Grim Impacts of the Coronavirus on the Music Industry

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

It's not just festival cancellations that hurt. As COVID-19 continues to spread, the future of the business is starting to get dark.…

May 4, 2020

Michael Jackson Continues to Make Money After His Death

Daniel Reed

Just because the King of Pop is gone doesn't mean he isn't still making serious money.…

March 19, 2020

Is R&B Making A Long-Awaited Comeback to the Music Scene?

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

After falling a little behind the times, its smooth sounds are back to capture the ears and hearts of listeners.…

January 21, 2020

Not so Gucci: ‘Woptober II’ Shows the Rapper Settling Into an Old Routine

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

While Gucci Mane has dropped some great hits, his newest album shows that he's getting a little too comfortable with his patented formula.…

October 31, 2019

Bethany Ann Warner Is Blessed to Get Her Music Career Going

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

Belmont University student Bethany Ann Warner is taking her musical ambition and relying on her faith and determination to make it big time.…

January 11, 2018

Why Are Modern-Day Musical Challenges Obsessed with Old Songs?

Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

A new trend is revolutionizing the music industry as songs and dances keep old music alive.…

February 19, 2017

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