Old songs now represent 70 percent of the U.S. music market, according to the latest numbers from MRC Data, a music-analytics firm. Those who make a living from new music—especially that endangered ...
Pokey LaFarge will likely never shake loose his ties to Jack White, the loudmouthed rock star who pushed the old-time musician toward prominence by producing and issuing LaFarge’s self-titled ...
When host Peter O’Dowd asked his 13-year-old daughter what songs are popular on TikTok right now, she responded with “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” by Paul Anka from 1959. Music writer Ted Gioia has ...
Artificial intelligence can generate new songs and even artists, but it can also be used to raid hits of the past for new earnings potential. AI is being used already to separate elements -- called ...
GALAX, Va. — Ellie Massey, 13, stands inside a giant, yellow tent with dozens of other contestants and practices singing the gospel tune, "I'll Fly Away." Her grandfather, Jim Coleman, and uncle, ...
Why was “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X initially removed from the country Billboard charts? It’s often been said that music is a universal language. So why was “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X initially ...