Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy sets out plan for reparations in the music industry

coronavirus pandemic.Earlier this month, the UK government announced an unprecedented £1.57 billion in grants to support the arts sector, though the funding doesn’t yet appear to include nightclubs, dance music events and festivals.The #LetUsDance campaign has been signed by Thom Yorke, Fatboy Slim, Caribou, Massive Attack, Four Tet, Daniel Avery and many more, who are urging the government to recognise the UK’s dance music industry in the same way as the live music and performing arts sectors,

Hayley Williams opened up about the stories of sexual assault and abuse she's been reading from friends and peers in the music industry lately in a lengthy tweet on Monday night (July 20) in which the Paramore singer and solo star sent her love and support to those who've suffered while revealing her own experience as a frontwoman in the emo scene."It makes my stomach hurt and my eyes turn red," Williams said about unspecified stories of sexual and other forms of abuse at the hands of men in

During a discussion with Russ for the SelectCon conference, Steven Stoute claimed he was about to “get the biggest bag in history.” Reportedly, the pair of music industry insiders spoke about a number of topics, including the idea of Drake, the Toronto rapper, going independent. According to Stoute, if Drake left his record deal, it might make history in terms of the music business.

Chris Willman Music WriterMarc Geiger, until recently the head of music at WME, and one of the founders of Lollapalooza, sounds like he’s not expecting to be attending any festivals in 2021.Asked on “The Bob Lefsetz Podcast” when he expects concerts to return, Geiger said, “My guess is late ‘21, more likely ‘22.” And he told Lefsetz that the problem of insurance going forward is “a biggie” when it comes to reasons for that long a delay, although “there are probably 20.”The music exec

“Officially announcing my retirement with the release of No Pressure,” Logic, 30, tweeted on July 16, about a week before his next album is set to drop. The rapper said he was leaving his music, but not because of any health issues or due to burnout. He’s calling it quits (for now) for a joyous reason. “It’s been a great decade,” he tweeted. “Now, it’s time to be a great father.”

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been clear that all sectors of the global dance music industry would be deeply affected. Now, we have the data explaining these effects.

Darius Rucker has some harsh words for the country music industry.

More than half a million viewers tuned into Billboard Argentina's YouTube channel Thursday (July 9) for the "Argentina en la Casa" Online Festival, organized to help the country's music industry workers.

Even though her career is exploding, the gospel singer, Kierra Sheard, didn’t always find it so easy, Page Six revealed. The outlet claims Kierra closed out the June BET Awards this year with her mother, Karen Clark Sheard.

A collective of major music industry bodies have produced a set of Government-endorsed guidelines to aid artists, producers and songwriters in safely returning to the recording studio.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorViacomCBS on Thursday inked a deal to become the U.S. home of the marquee UEFA Champions League as well as the sibling UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League, with the pact kicking off in August.

#BlueprintForTheFuture report highlights inequalities in the music industry. Find out how your organisation can drive change alongside 18-25s: https://t.co/Sml3mVFsVg pic.twitter.com/G3QAZ3TqcO— Youth Music (@youthmusic) July 8, 2020“For more than two decades, Youth Music has invested in music education projects nationwide supporting the next generation of young musicians.

a £1.57 billion support package handed to the arts sector by the government yesterday (July 5).The bailout will provide music venues, independent cinemas, museums, galleries, theatres and heritage sites with emergency grants and loans.The money is the biggest one-off investment in UK culture ever, helping companies, venues and institutions to survive the coronavirus pandemic without going out of business.Announcing the new funds, Boris Johnson said: “From iconic theatre and musicals, mesmerising

straight to your inboxManchester City can still record their best ever season by winning the FA Cup and Champions League, according to midfielder Rodri.City won the Community Shield and Carabao Cup earlier this season to give them nine of the last ten domestic trophies available, but Liverpool's confirmation as Premier League champions last week makes it nine from eleven.With the title finally confirmed, City have made no secret of their intention to prioritise the FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal

Snow Patrol, Ash and Van Morrison are among a group of nearly 150 artists calling on Northern Ireland’s government to save the country’s music industry.The musicians wrote a letter to the Department For Communities (DfC) asking them to provide “urgent financial support” to venues, musicians and those working behind the scenes.Writing to former minister Deirdre Hargey, the collective said the coronavirus pandemic would have “serious implications” for the industry.

Justice League star Ray Fisher is opening up about his experience working on the superhero blockbuster with director Joss Whedon, accusing him of being “abusive” and “unprofessional” on set.

Liam Gallagher has joined a host of big names in calling for government support to save's the UK's 'world leading' live music industry.

Chris Willman Music WriterAs the foremost Black woman in country music — and one who is still waiting to enjoy a big radio hit, despite a series of buzzy singles over the last five years — Mickey Guyton has sometimes felt she faced the “double whammy” of race and gender, to the point where she says she’s often felt like she was “walking on eggshells” in always putting on a friendly face for the genre’s gatekeepers.But the powerhouse vocalist has found newfound power in outspokenness.