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The U.S. music industry continued to evolve in 2025, as midyear data revealed ongoing growth in recorded music revenues and streaming activity, though at a more measured pace than in the breakneck years of early streaming dominance. According to a midyear report from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the industry reached new financial

As 2025 came to a close, live music enthusiasts across the United States embraced one final opportunity to gather, dance, and celebrate through sound. The weekend of December 27 stood out not just for its placement between the holidays and New Year’s Eve, but for the diverse range of music festivals and concerts that lit

The 2025 holiday season brought with it a renewed surge in holiday music streaming across the United States, with listeners once again turning to festive soundtracks as a key part of their December traditions. This year, the dominance of classic Christmas tracks remained strong, but it was accompanied by a notable increase in engagement with

Philadelphia came alive on December 19 and 20 as alt‑rock band The War on Drugs brought their annual charity concert series to a rousing close with a pair of benefit performances that combined high‑energy music with heartfelt community purpose. The two nights, collectively billed as “A Drugcember to Remember,” were held at Johnny Brenda’s, a

In a touching moment of connection, Rob Georg’s winning song at the Parkinsong contest carries a deeply personal message about resilience and legacy. When Rob Georg received an unexpected email notifying him that his song “Climb This Mountain” had won the 2026 Parkinsong contest, he couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with emotion. This wasn’t just

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