Nearly half of working UK musicians earn less than £14,000, new census finds
Musicians’ Census of nearly 6,000 professionals shows many rely on multiple jobs, with notable pay inequalities around disability and race
‘She is a snake – in the most positive way!’ How Taylor Swift became the world’s biggest pop star, again
In 2015, the singer’s career looked shaky as the media and public turned on her. But after the battle for her masters, her intimate lockdown records and the all-conquering Eras tour, she’s reclaimed her crown – and is now immune to hate
Deezer and Universal Music sign deal to focus royalties on big artists
Move to reward tracks that are actively searched for is expected to lift payouts to professional musicians by 10%
From Bruce Springsteen to Dungeons & Dragons: the stadium gig king expanding beyond music
Steve Homer wants AEG Presents to become the UK’s second-largest promoter as he rebuilds momentum after Covid
Lizzo settled dancers’ pay dispute months before sexual harassment claim
The singer resolved complaint by dancers who appeared in HBO film shortly before different dancers accused her of sexual, racial and religious harassment, according to reports
Jerry Moss obituary
American record company executive who co-founded the A&M label with the trumpeter Herb Alpert
‘If Stevie Wonder wants to play it, pay attention!’: how a bizarre new instrument found unusual success
A metre-long cross between a piano and electric guitar, the harpejji is earning famous fans and millions in revenue. But can ‘chaos bells’ or an abacus-powered synth do the same?
Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black music’, dies aged 92
Producer and record executive was, according to Quincy Jones, the ‘silent architect of so many deals it would make your head spin’
Google and Universal Music working on licensing voices for AI-generated songs
Early stage talks are expected to include a potential tool fans could use to make AI-generated songs
Whatever the truth behind allegations against Lizzo, women can certainly be abusers, too
Abuse of power exists wherever toxic working environments indulge it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
At last, Hyperion recordings are streamable. We pick some of the standouts
The British classical label is now part of Universal Music and its superb catalogue is being made available to stream. From Hildegard of Bingen to Hough, Hewitt and Hamelin, we look over some of the greatest recordings now available
What will Spotify’s price rise mean for its recording artists and songwriters?
Streaming services face a delicate balancing act – avoid pricing out customers and derailing a growing streaming market but make streaming pay more for music creators
Taylor Swift rules the airwaves! But that’s bad news for music
The ubiquity of the pop superstar speaks to her enormous talent – while also reflecting how narrow and repetitive the industry has become, writes Arwa Mahdawi
Private equity pioneer Guy Hands to leave Terra Firma ‘when I’m 64’
Dealmaker and ardent Brexit critic to leave senior posts at firm he founded more than 20 years ago
Daughter of music manager Peter Grant puts Led Zeppelin stake up for sale
Helen Grant hopes to use windfall to further legacy of her father, who she says was band’s ‘driving force’