SPRINGTIME FOR HITS LIST Sure, Brooks, Mostel, Wilder and Mars killed it back in ’67, but go-getters Lipman and Janick, Lousada, Roppo, Seth, Berm and Cárdenas are producing the goods right now as busy bees Ari, Bey and Future make honey—and money—with their new blooms. NEAR TRUTHS: STREAMING AND STREAMLINING I.B. Bad assesses the myriad changes at UMG and how they reflect the global priorities of an ever-evolving business. Don't expect an org chart. …Read moreTOP 50: ARI BASKS IN THE sunshine The first release from the recently announced Republic Corps is another home run for House Lipman as Ariana Grande’s eternal sunshine opens at #1 on the HITS Top 50. Morgan Wallen and Noah Kahan round out the Top 3. …Read moreNEAR TRUTHS: THE GLOBAL ARENA I.B. on Big Loud's moment, country's British boom, TikTok, WMG-Believe and more. …Read moreTHE COUNT: ROLLING LOUD KEEPS ITS EYES ON THE PRIZE Some of the biggest names in rap will be on display at this weekend's Rolling Loud festival in Los Angeles as iconoclastic founders Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler continue pushing the genre forward worldwide. …Read moreNASHVILLE SPECIAL 2024: THE JON LOBA INTERVIEW When Jon Loba made the move to Broken Bow, independent labels weren’t considered “in the game.” Through his passion for music and work ethic, he took the indie and created a label group that stands toe-to-toe with any of the majors. …Read moreROPPO TO LEAD REPUBLIC CORPS Ten-hut, troops! Republic Corps has officially launched, with Jim Roppo named president and COO, reporting directly to company chiefs Monte and Avery Lipman. …Read more |
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