UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music News The festival business is hard, old punks and bucket lists, and Sinclair discovers MTV.
Jul 31, 2025
Explore the challenges facing the festival industry, spotlighting a recent cancellation that shook the music scene. Discover Sinclair's fascinating journey into the legacy of MTV as a new music video platform emerges. Dive into the exciting buzz around old punk concerts mixed with must-see events, highlighting music capitals like New York and Los Angeles. Plus, learn about Beyoncé's impressive box office returns that showcase the evolving market dynamics in live music.
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Warner Brothers Team Shake-Up
- Warner Brothers recently shook up its marketing and streaming teams as part of ongoing cost-cutting and reorgs.
- Success streak doesn't guarantee job security in today's music business environment.
Sinclair's Roxy Music Channel
- Sinclair Broadcasting launched Roxy, an interactive, subscription-free music video channel controllable by the TV remote.
- This launch echoes MTV's start 44 years ago but questions remain about its relevance amid YouTube's dominance.
K-pop Fanbase Diversity
- Billboard's first U.S. K-pop report reveals superfans fill big venues, but casual fans make up the majority.
- The K-pop fanbase extends far beyond arena-fillers, offering untapped market potential.