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Aug 8, 2025
Dive into the latest earnings reports that reveal unexpected growth for Live Nation amid market challenges. Discover how companies like BeatBread are navigating the complex music rights landscape, spotlighting the financial advantages for artists. Listener engagement takes center stage with a catchy song recommendation, connecting music lovers to new tunes. It's a lively discussion about adaptability in the music industry that you'll definitely want to hear!
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Luminate Restored Indie Store Weighting
- Luminate previously reduced indie store weighting and sparked indie community anger.
- The company later corrected the weighting, removing a major source of controversy in physical reporting.
Rock Punches Above Its Weight On Vinyl
- Luminate reports rock accounts for about 45% of vinyl sales despite broader genre shifts.
- This is a rare piece of good news for rock within the physical market.
Taylor Effect Distorts Vinyl Numbers
- Luminate's presentation shows Taylor Swift's 2024 vinyl release inflated year-over figures significantly.
- Factoring out Taylor's vinyl reveals underlying physical sales are still trending positively.