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Jul 17, 2025
Dive into the latest shifts in the music industry, featuring insights on the new A2IM board and the intriguing dynamics of streaming trends. The podcast takes a closer look at the ongoing controversies involving Tim Leiweke and Ticketmaster’s challenges, highlighting a crucial moment in event ticketing. Plus, discover how major cities are gearing up for shows while sponsor support remains vital for artists. It's a whirlwind of music business updates and urban event excitement!
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Streaming Growth Shifts Genres
- Global on-demand song streams rose 10% year-over-year while U.S. growth slowed to 4.6%, reflecting a maturing domestic streaming market.
- Surprisingly, rock is now the fastest-growing genre in U.S. streaming, whereas hip-hop streaming is declining despite mainstream stars.
Hip-Hop Declines, Rock Rises
- The decline in hip-hop streaming in the U.S. contradicts its global dominance, sparking talk that 'rock is the new hip-hop.'
- Cross-platform music consumption trends highlight how syncs can seed viral hits.
Bruno Mars' Streaming Dominance
- Bruno Mars dominates global audio streaming with two duets totaling 3.5 billion streams in the first half of 2025.
- His popularity currently surpasses even Lord Huron, showing the scale of his success.