Author: Pearl Kemp

Geffen Records is quietly signing bedroom pop artists, using Olivia Rodrigo’s origin story as a blueprint for discovering DIY talent with built-in fanbases.

Vinyl sales are outpacing CD revenue again – and this time it looks structural, not a blip. Here’s why the format refused to stay dead.

Indie bookstores are hosting live music regularly, turning tight shelved spaces into intimate venues that benefit both struggling shops and emerging artists.

Billie Eilish’s tour productions are changing how live concerts are designed – from lighting to staging philosophy. Here’s what the industry is borrowing and why.

Comedy clubs nationwide are converting performance spaces into podcast recording studios, generating new revenue streams while traditional weekend crowds dwindle in post-pandemic entertainment markets.

Comedy Central abandons traditional late-night formats, betting on young stand-up talent to capture audiences who consume comedy through social media clips.

Broadway producers are recruiting TikTok dance creators, recognizing their audience engagement skills and built-in marketing value for musical theater productions.

Comedy clubs close while comedians earn millions on streaming platforms, transforming how performers build careers and reach global audiences.

Virtual reality is revolutionizing stand-up comedy, allowing comedians to perform in immersive digital venues for global audiences while creating new forms of interactive entertainment.

Podcasters are making strategic moves into traditional radio, bringing loyal audiences and modern techniques to terrestrial broadcasting partnerships.