Untangling the web of misconceptions surrounding the music industry is crucial for anyone looking to break into this space and navigate its intricacies. There are many different misconceptions about ...

UW’s B.A. in music with an emphasis in music industry studies is an exciting new degree that’s designed to support popular music makers, entrepreneurs and recording studio engineers with the most ...

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence and smartphones, one of the most overlooked engines of economic growth sits quietly at the heart of every neighborhood: the public library. Gone are the ...

Independent musicians are on the rise taking more than half of the global recorded music market in 2023, according to MIDiA Research, but the trend is not without struggle. While many artists can ...

The following MBW op/ed comes from Paul Knowles, the co-founder of Dune, an app-based engagement platform that lets music ...

Top 5 Athletes Who Made It in the Music Industry: 1. LiAngelo Ball · 2. Oscar De La Hoya · 3. Barry Zito · 4. Bernie Williams · 5. Damian Lillard. Athletes changing careers isn’t unusual—it’s a ...

On Friday, Beyoncé will release Cowboy Carter, the much anticipated album that signals the beginning of the second part of a three-act project, following Renaissance, a sparkling celebration of house ...

Sir Lucian Grainge, the chairman and C.E.O. of Universal Music Group, the largest music company in the world, is curious, empathetic, and, if not exactly humble, a master of the humblebrag. His ...

The music industry is tough, even for already successful celebrities. When these celebs tried to launch music careers, their aspirations were quickly dashed by label execs, unimpressed fans, shifting ...

The Music Industry Studies program trains students for both the for-profit and non-profit sectors of the music industry. The Music Industry Studies degrees prepare students for leadership and ...