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“A little patience and a whole lot less wild and unsubstantiated speculation is what we need right now. CMJ will continue as an innovative force and a strong presence going forward. We’ll share more about our 2016 and 2017 program soon.” — CMJ CEO Adam Klein

If HBO’s tone-deaf series Vinyl left you cold but wanting to learn more about the NYC music scene of the ’70s, you may want to keep an eye out for new documentary Danny Says which is about legendary music biz figure Danny Fields, who helped the careers of The Ramones, Iggy Pop, The Doors, The Velvet Underground, MC5 and more.

Ministry of Sound, the successful UK independent label that’s home to acts like London Grammar, Example, and DJ Fresh, has been acquired by the British division of Sony Music.

Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge, which have a different owner, will continue to use Ticketfly.

This will probably not make it any easier to get ‘Hamilton’ tickets, though.

No voucher-accepted shows in NYC, but lots of NJ amphitheater shows for acts like Steely Dan, Hall & Oats, and more.

If you’ve thought Ticketmaster’s wide array of service fees and handling charges have been exorbitant over the years, you are not alone. A $400 million class-action lawsuit that dates back to 1999 was settled last month, and Ticketmaster is compensating its customers in the form of free tickets.

The Empire State Music Production Tax Credit bill passed int the Assembly and the Senate, and will become law if signed by Gov. Cuomo.

Even though I am one of Pink Floyd‘s most ardent fans [this is an understatement – Ed], I have always been vexed and somewhat dubious about the many reissues and remasters they’ve managed to squeeze out of their 50 year career. My vexation came to a head back in 2011 when they announced their aptly titled […]