Two singer-songwriters convinced David Brancaccio embrace seasonal tunes.

Sarah King, an independent musician, is currently on tour. But the steps getting to this moment have been challenging.

Buying tickets to live shows is one. Collecting their merch is another. But what they need most is systemic change, union organizers say.

Content ID determines when content is copyrighted and can divert payments to the rights holder. But few artists have access to the tool.

Many musicians rely on touring for revenue. But they are facing inflation, supply chain problems and a lot of competition.

Tobi Parks’ xBk was open only six months before the pandemic hit. A federal grant helped it weather COVID.

Limited audience capacity and higher ticket prices are some of the changes concertgoers can expect this summer.

UnitedMasters helps artists distribute music, but it is unclear if this type of alternative model will further disrupt the major record label system.

The pandemic has left musicians more dependent than ever on streaming revenue, but that can be a fraction of a penny per listen.

“I think most musicians are still looking at calendars that don’t have too much ink on them,” says the musician known as Dessa.