Musicians Today Contributor

On the winter solstice, December 21, 2025, cities across the United States marked the shortest day of the year with sound rather than silence as Make Music Winter returned for its annual celebration of community-driven music. The free, participatory event transformed streets, parks, plazas, and public gathering spaces into open-air stages, inviting people of all

From underground club scenes to headlining global festivals, MYLA’s explosive rise in 2025 proves she is destined for stardom.

In a move that could significantly alter how music success is measured in the United States, YouTube announced on December 17, 2025, that it will no longer supply its streaming data to Billboard’s U.S. music charts beginning January 16, 2026. The decision ends a more than decade-long relationship between the world’s largest video platform and

In 2025, holiday music remains a cornerstone of American pop culture, and artists like Mariah Carey continue to hold a special place in this seasonal tradition. Carey’s timeless classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” remains a fixture on global charts each year, exemplifying how certain holiday songs have evolved into cultural phenomena that

Brenda Lee’s timeless holiday anthem, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” has achieved an extraordinary milestone, crossing 1 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement marks a significant moment in music history, as the beloved Christmas classic becomes the first holiday song by a female country artist to reach such a remarkable benchmark. Originally released in 1958,

Marko-M’s Masters album drops Dec 19, blending electrifying electropop with powerful lyrics and passionate vocals. Marko-M’s highly anticipated album, Masters, drops this Friday, December 19, 2025, following the release of the lead single, “Masters of the Game.” Masters invites listeners on a thrilling, multifaceted musical journey that showcases his mastery of electropop. This album blends

Opera Siam’s debut opera on Koh Chang, The Silent Prince, brings culture and art to a remote paradise. Opera Siam recently made history with the first-ever opera performance on a Thai island, staging The Silent Prince by Somtow Sucharitkul on the serene island of Koh Chang. Set against the natural beauty of the island, in

The U.S. music charts for the week of December 13, 2025, highlight an interesting blend of timeless holiday classics alongside contemporary tracks that are gaining traction, reflecting the evolving preferences of listeners during the festive season. The data showcases how both enduring seasonal favorites and fresh studio releases are resonating with audiences across the country.

On December 11, 2025, an industry-first report was released, offering a comprehensive analysis of the carbon emissions generated by live music events across the United States and the United Kingdom. The groundbreaking study, conducted by the MIT Climate Machine in collaboration with Coldplay, Warner Music Group, Live Nation, and sustainability group Hope Solutions, delved into

The Jonas Brothers’ “Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour” is making a significant impact as it continues its North American leg through December 2025. This tour marks a major milestone in the band’s two-decade career, celebrating 20 years since their debut in the music scene. The tour has already completed 74 concerts across the U.S.