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Why Top 40 Radio Needs to Look at the Man in the Mirror
"A funny thing happened on the way to the Michael movie. The Top 40 audience forgot to agree with your radio station."
The Industry According To: Michael Starr, Glassnote Records
"How many of today's artists and hits from this decade will still be in core libraries with steady touring careers 2 decades from now?"
Radio Should Be Asking the Same Question EDM Already Answered
The question for every programmer, PD, and market manager right now is simple: are we giving people something worth connecting to?
Beastie Boys’ Mike D Finally Steps Into the Spotlight as Solo Act
"MCA passed away in 2012, effectively ending the Beastie Boys as a performing unit."
Sony Music Reports Record Profits Driven by Streaming Growth
"Streaming remains the engine driving Sony's growth. Full-year recorded music streaming revenue grew 9%"
Az Cohen and Believe Launch AZTEC, a New Artist-First Record Label
"In an industry that's become increasingly about quick wins and short-term virality, we are artists, engineers, planners and warriors with a singular focus: building empires with our artists and partners."
Country Radio’s Cheat Code: Key Takeaways From Techsurvey 2026
"It completely removes the boardroom guesswork, where people who haven't been to a tailgate in a decade try to predict the future, and asks the audience exactly what they want."
Sony Music Pursues Multibillion-Dollar Recognition Music Takeover
"The deal would primarily transfer publishing rights for iconic artists — including Justin Bieber, Neil Young, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers."
Amazon Music Brings Rolling Loud 2026 to Prime Video and Twitch
"The festival features more than 75 artists, headlined by Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Don Toliver."
The Industry According To: Tyson Haller, Shelter Music Group
"Giving radio access to the band for interviews, meet and greets, sessions and stuff like that is just as important as when I am working a single up the charts."