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Fender see’s huge increase in sales during pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.

America’s largest instrument retailer has filed for bankruptcy.

UK vinyl sales hit a three-decade high as sales are fuelled by lockdown restrictions.

Artists need your support more than ever, here are 5 simple ways to do so.

Image credit: APRA AMCOS The Australian copyright management organisations APRA AMCOS detail the affects COVID-19 has had on April – June 2020 royalties. The copyright collectives APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) AMCOS (Australasian Mechanical Copyright…

Spotify list ‘Upcoming Virtual Events’ on the desktop app, recommending live streamed concerts such as iHeartRadio Music Festival via Songkick. Spotify have suggested concerts in your location, from artists you like, based on your listening…

Apple reveal a 105% increase in the amount of people listening to Kids and Family music in the past four weeks on Apple Music. One of the fastest growing genres on Apple Music, Kids &…

Thanks to huge continued growth of music streaming, Germany’s recorded music revenues rose, despite physical media taking a hit during the global pandemic. Coronavirus has negatively impacted a large portion of the recorded music industry…

According to a new survey, Japan’s transition from CD and downloads to streaming may have increased substancially due to COVID-19. CDs are still the favourite format of Japan, but streaming is quickly becoming more relevant,…

Original scheduled for its usual February slot, next year’s BRIT Awards will take place 11th May 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This move is to ensure a greater level of safety for the attendees…