Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a data analyst, marketer and founder of Westcott Multimedia. This year’s Music Biz 2025 conference in Atlanta brought ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. Apple Music listeners, the moment you’ve been waiting for all ...

The year’s almost over, but YouTube Music isn’t waiting any longer to release its personalized 2025 Recap. In addition to cataloging your top tracks of the year, the Recap offers AI-powered analysis ...

Looking back on 2025 is like trying to recount a dream — a mix of dagger-sharp details and foggy stretches that fall apart when you try to apprehend them. I seem to remember some absurd plot twists ...

The live music scene in 2025 is going to be electric! Forget stuffy nightclubs, a new generation is throwing house parties, rooftop DJ sets and intimate shows in unexpected spots like art galleries ...

As the dust settles from the springtime festival season, which included the Coachella Valley Music Festival among others, it’s clear the festival season in Southern California has been nothing short ...

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) celebrates 76 years of performance and mentorship this summer, as more than 450 young artists from around the world come together, with artist-faculty and ...

It’s not December yet, but YouTube Music is beginning to roll out its 2025 Recap with a pretty interesting “Ask about your listening” experience made possible by AI. This late November release for the ...

As a challenge in personal reflection and critical thinking, I always at least try to look for some kind of connective tissue in these picks. Anything that might explain, beyond mere taste, why these ...