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News Articles: Music Industry

Customers shop at the Shuga Records store during the Record Store Day in Chicago on April 13, 2019. Vinyl record sales have been on the rise for 16 straight years, with an extra bump in demand during the pandemic.

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Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time since 1987

Vinyl sales grew for the 16th consecutive year in 2022, with 41 million albums sold — compared to 33 million CDs. Streaming is still the biggest driver of the music industry's growth.

March 10, 2023
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  • Kaitlyn Radde
An illustration of the Ticketmaster website from 2022. The ticketing giant has come under renewed scrutiny from music fans and lawmakers in recent months.

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  • Music

Beyoncé tour sales are off to a smoother start. What does that mean for Ticketmaster?

Ticketmaster seems to be feeling pressure and making changes as Beyoncé tickets go on sale. While things appear to be running more smoothly so far, an economist says there's still cause for concern.

February 08, 2023
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  • Rachel Treisman
Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and The Allman Brothers, makes the case to the Georgia Music Heritage Study Committee.

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Nonprofit helps Georgia music industry make the case for a statewide music tax incentive

Several musicians and industry leaders are hoping to make their case for why Georgia should have tax incentives for the music industry mirroring those provided to the film industry years prior, which led to the state becoming a production hub for several notable franchises and film studios.

October 27, 2022
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  • Sarah Rose
"We are not keeping the space afloat," said Josh Antenucci of Atlanta's Center Stage venue to GPB News in May of this year. "We have had zero dollars in revenue."

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Stimulus Bill Could Provide Long-Awaited Relief To Georgia's Independent Music Venues

Georgia's independent music venues have been pleading with state and local government officials for additional assistance to help them weather the pandemic. With the passage of the new stimulus bill, help may finally be on the way.

January 01, 2021
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  • Sarah Rose
Killer Mike

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Atlanta Rapper Killer Mike Calls Out Grammy Snub

Atlanta-based hip-hop artist Killer Mike joined a roster of other musicians calling out the Grammy Awards after his duo, Run the Jewels, did not receive a nomination for their album Run the Jewels 4, despite it receiving critical acclaim earlier in the year.

December 02, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
Fred Schneider, Cindy Wilson (middle), and Kate Pierson of the B-52’s perform during the band’s debut at an Athens, Georgia Valentine's Day party.

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'Cool Town': Author Grace Hale On How The Athens Music Scene Launched A New American Bohemia

Author Grace Elizabeth Hale joined Virginia Prescott for one of the Atlanta History Center’s virtual author talks. Her new book, Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia Launched Alternative Music And Changed American Culture, documents the rise of the small Georgia town as a “new kind of American bohemia,” exploring the factors and the artists that made it possible. Hear their conversation about the rise of bands like R.E.M., The B-52's and Pylon, and how the Athens scene that they established offered an alternative option for Southerners who didn't fit the mold of the mainstream.

August 28, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock

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  • Music

How Colorado's Outdoor Venues Are Reimagining Live Music

Colorado is famous for its summer festivals and world class venues, like the Red Rocks Amphitheater. See how some have found creative ways to keep the music alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 26, 2020
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  • Robert Leja
The inside of xBk, Tobi Parks' music venue in Des Moines, Iowa. Without help, hers and thousands of other small, independent spaces across the country are at risk of closing.

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  • Performing Arts

Independent Venues Face Bleak Future Without Aid

Small music venues in the US are looking for a lifeline — and a new bill in Congress called the Restart Act might be it. Advocates say the future of independent clubs relies on government relief.

July 21, 2020
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  • Andrew Limbong

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'On Second Thought' For Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019

Today's show highlighted authors Soniah Kamal and Goldie Taylor, along with discussions on sports fans and information on an upcoming Georgia...

January 30, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more
Georgia state legislators are working to make the state an even bigger hub for music and entertainment.

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  • Music

New Entertainment Caucus Aims to Grow Georgia's Music Industry

Georgia has been a major player in the music industry. Atlanta especially is a mecca for rap, hip-hop and R&B. Notable artists come here to record,...

January 30, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

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