Category: Music Industry News
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AJR’s 2025 Tour Ignites Excitement: Marching Bands and Memorable Concerts Steal the Spotlight
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Key Takeaways AJR’s 2025 tour features innovative collaborations, such as with a marching band, enhancing live performances. The concert in St. Louis on July 26, 2025, included a notable collaboration with the O’Fallon Township High School marching band. Tickets are affordably priced, with options from $26 to $139, making concerts…
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Marc Maron’s $50,000 Taylor Swift Song License: What It Means for Comedy and Music Rights
Estimated Reading Time Approximately 6 minutes read Key Takeaways Marc Maron paid around $50,000 for less than a minute of Taylor Swift’s “Bigger Than the Whole Sky” in his HBO comedy special. Despite personal connections, licensing fees for popular music remain high and firm, illustrating the complexity of rights negotiations. The high costs reflect the…
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Hayley Williams Drops Surprise 17-Track Album Online: What You Need to Know
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways: Hayley Williams unexpectedly released a surprise 17-track album directly on her website. Access requires purchasing from her hair dye brand, Good Dye Young, or sharing community codes. The release includes previously debuted tracks like “Mirtazapine” and new titles such as “True Believer” and “Negative Self Talk.” This marks…