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How TikTok Has Changed Music

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Dec 14, 2023

TikTok has had a profound impact on the music industry, reshaping how music is discovered, promoted, and consumed. Here are some key ways in which TikTok has influenced the music landscape:

Viral Music Challenges and Trends: TikTok is known for its viral challenges and trends, many of which are centered around specific songs. These challenges can catapult relatively unknown tracks to the top of the charts, as users create and share videos featuring the song.
Discovery Platform: TikTok serves as a powerful platform for discovering new music. Users can easily find and share songs, introducing a wide audience to artists and genres they might not have encountered through traditional channels.
Artist Promotion: Emerging and established artists alike use TikTok to promote their music. The platform offers a direct and engaging way for artists to connect with fans, share snippets of new releases, and participate in challenges, fostering a sense of community.
Revival of Old Songs: TikTok has a knack for reviving old songs and introducing them to a new generation. Classics and forgotten gems can experience a resurgence in popularity through challenges or creative reinterpretations by users.
Influence on Charts and Streaming: TikTok’s impact on music charts is significant. Songs that gain traction on the platform often see increased streaming numbers, contributing to their performance on charts like the Billboard Hot 100.
User-Generated Content for Official Music Videos: Artists increasingly incorporate TikTok-inspired content into their official music videos. This blurring of lines between user-generated and professional content creates a more interactive and engaging experience for fans.
Music Label Partnerships: Record labels and artists recognize the platform’s influence and actively partner with TikTok for promotional campaigns. This includes pre-releasing snippets of songs, launching challenges, and collaborating with TikTok influencers.
Global Reach: TikTok’s global user base allows for music to cross borders and gain international recognition quickly. Artists have found success on a global scale, reaching audiences they might not have accessed through traditional promotional methods.
Impact on Genres: TikTok has played a role in the rise of certain genres, particularly those with catchy hooks and danceable beats. Genres like pop, hip-hop, and electronic dance music have seen increased popularity on the platform.
Algorithmic Recommendations: TikTok’s recommendation algorithm analyzes user preferences and serves personalized content, including music. This algorithmic approach contributes to the platform’s effectiveness in introducing users to a diverse range of songs.

TikTok has transformed the music industry by democratizing the process of music discovery, providing a platform for artists to connect with fans, and reshaping how songs become hits. Its influence extends beyond the app, impacting charts, marketing strategies, and the overall cultural conversation around music.

The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 Vinyl Set Coming February 2, 2024

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The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 Vinyl Set Coming February 2, 2024

ABKCO Records will release The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 on February 2. The limited-edition set includes reproductions of 18 7” vinyl singles and extended play records by “The World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band,” as originally released by Decca, London Records and ABKCO Records. The collection serves as a second volume and companion to The Rolling Stones Singles 1963-1966 (ABKCO, 2022). All tracks were remastered by 13-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Bob Ludwig, and the discs are manufactured by Third Man Pressing in Detroit. The set, replete with period-correct picture sleeve art, will also come with a 32-page book containing extensive liner notes by Stones authority Nigel Williamson, as well as rare photos and ephemera, plus a set of five photo cards and a poster, all housed in a hard-shell box.

The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 spans a crucial period in the band’s evolution, when their move towards the experimental and psychedelic sounds of “We Love You” and “She’s a Rainbow” gave way to the rootsy, blues-based rock of “Honky Tonk Women” and “Wild Horses.” Also during this time, guitarist/founding member Brian Jones was replaced by Mick Taylor – the first lineup change since the group’s founding. Amidst the stylistic shifts and tumult between ’66 and ’71, the Stones racked up seven Top 10 singles on both sides of the Atlantic, including four Number Ones.

“Paint It, Black” topped the charts internationally in 1966. Its eerie tone and sitar line played by Brian Jones sounded nothing like what the band had previously recorded. Singles 1966-1971 contains both the US and UK versions of the 45; the latter’s B-side “Long Long While” is a rare non-LP track. Other rare B-sides in the set include “Who’s Driving Your Plane” from the US Top 10 hit “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?,” and “Child Of The Moon” from UK #1 “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” Stones collectors will also take satisfaction in the mono mixes of “We Love You” and its flipside “Dandelion” (1967), which both contain a reprise at the end with an ode to the other track. These are both exclusive to the single release.

Released in August 1968, the picture sleeve for the “Street Fighting Man”/”No Expectations” single depicts protestors being brutalized by police. After the Chicago Police Department ravaged anti-war protestors outside the Democratic National Convention later that same month, the Stones’ US label withdrew the single, making it one of the most sought-after collector’s items in the band’s canon. The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971collection faithfully reproduces that controversial record art, and also includes the 1971 UK maxi-single version of “Street Fighting Man,” with “Surprise Surprise” and “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love.” While not technically a Rolling Stones song, Mick Jagger’s “Memo From Turner” from the Performance soundtrack is included. Originally released as a single in 1970, the song features slide guitar by Ry Cooder, and its B-side “Natural Magic” is a Cooder instrumental.

While every track on The Rolling Stones 1966-1971 box set was recorded in the time frame suggested by its title, some of the records were originally released later. “I Don’t Know Why,” “Out Of Time” and the stereo mix of the 1969 #1 hit “Honky Tonk Women” were 45s that came out in 1975-76, around the time ABKCO issued the Stones rarities album Metamorphosis. “Sympathy For The Devil” was remixed separately by The Neptunes and Fat Boy Slim in 2003 and originally released as part of a Super Audio CD at the time – it exists here as a 7” vinyl record.

ABKCO Records is home to catalog of The Rolling Stones from the band’s inception to early 1971. This includes the albums The Rolling Stones, England’s Newest Hit Makers, 12 X 5, The Rolling Stones No. 2, The Rolling Stones, Now!, Out of Our Heads, December’s Children (And Everybody’s), Aftermath, Got Live If You Want It!, Between the Buttons, Their Satanic Majesties Request, Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed and Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! The Rolling Stones in Concert. ABKCO Films is home to Charlie Is My Darling – Ireland 1965 and The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.

The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 tracklist:

“Paint It, Black” US version (originally released May 1966)
Side A: Paint It, Black
Side B: Stupid Girl

“Paint It, Black” UK version (originally released May 1966)
Side A: Paint It, Black
Side B: Long Long While

“Mother’s Little Helper” (originally released June 1966)
Side A: Mother’s Little Helper
Side B: Lady Jane

“Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?” (originally released September 1966)
Side A: Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?
Side B: Who’s Driving Your Plane

“Let’s Spend The Night Together” (originally released January 1967)
Side A: Let’s Spend The Night Together
Side B: Ruby Tuesday

“We Love You” (originally released August 1967)
Side A: We Love You
Side B: Dandelion

“She’s A Rainbow” (originally released November 1967)
Side A: She’s A Rainbow
Side B: 2000 Light Years From Home

“In Another Land” (originally released December 1967)
Side A: In Another Land
Side B: The Lantern

“Jumpin’ Jack Flash” (originally released May 1968)
Side A: Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Side B: Child Of The Moon

“Street Fighting Man” US version (originally released August 1968)
Side A: Street Fighting Man
Side B: No Expectations

“Honky Tonk Women” (originally released July 1969)
Side A: Honky Tonk Women (mono mix)
Side B: You Can’t Always Get What You Want

“Memo From Turner” (originally released November 1970)
Side A: Memo From Turner (Mick Jagger)
Side B: Natural Magic (Ry Cooder) from the film Performance

“Street Fighting Man” UK maxi-single (originally released June 1971)
Side A:
1. Street Fighting Man
2. Surprise Surprise
Side B: Everybody Needs Somebody To Love

“Brown Sugar” (A-side originally released April 1971; B-side originally released June 1971)
Side A: Brown Sugar
Side B: Wild Horses

“I Don’t Know Why” (originally released May 1975)
Side A: I Don’t Know Why (aka Don’t Know Why I Love You)
Side B: Try A Little Harder

“Out Of Time” (originally released September 1975)
Side A: Out Of Time
Side B: Jiving Sister Fanny

“Honky Tonk Women” (originally released April 1976)
Side A: Honky Tonk Women (stereo mix)
Side B: Sympathy For The Devil

“Sympathy For The Devil” Remix (originally released as part of SACD E.P. & CD single September 2003)
Side A: Sympathy For The Devil (The Neptunes Remix)
Side B: Sympathy For The Devil (Fat Boy Slim Remix)

Russia Puts Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova On The Terrorist List

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Russia Puts Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova On The Terrorist List

As of today, Russia has added Nadya Tolokonnikova, a prominent member of the protest punk group Pussy Riot, to its terrorist list, sparking widespread concern and criticism. This move is seen as an alarming development, considering Tolokonnikova’s history of advocating for political and social change through activism and art. Pussy Riot gained international attention for their fearless performances challenging the Russian government, and Tolokonnikova’s inclusion in the terrorist list raises questions about the state’s approach to dissenting voices. Human rights advocates and supporters of free expression should be continuing to emphasizing the importance of protecting individuals’ rights to peaceful protest and artistic expression, and the decision to label Tolokonnikova as a terrorist reflects a broader trend of tightening restrictions on activism and dissent in Russia, and must be seen from the international community – especially those in music – as nothing less than censorship and dangerous actions from the Russian government.

Tolokonnikova has released this statement: I’ve been vocal about sending aid, humanitarian and military, to Ukraine since day 1, I stand by this today. A year ago, I announced a gallery show called “Putin’s Ashes” and I was added to the wanted list. Last week, I announced a Hollywood production of my story and they escalated their review of me – a terrorist.

Yesterday Biden said “If you’re being celebrated by Russian propagandists, it might be time to rethink what you are doing.”

So in that same way, if Russia calls me a terrorist, I must be doing something right.
I’m happy to show republican congress members what it means to have a spine, and to stand up for freedom, and for Ukraine.

Putin’s Russia is a terrorist state, there’s no reasoning or negotiations with them. My friend and comrade Alexey Navalny, who was poisoned by a nerve agent in 2019, has recently gone missing in Russian jail where he serves his 19 year prison sentence – we don’t know where he is for 7 days. It’s a military dictatorship, as real as it gets.

Damian And Stephen Marley Announce Co-Headlining Traffic Jam Tour 2024

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Damian And Stephen Marley Announce Co-Headlining Traffic Jam Tour 2024

In February and March 2024, the Grammy award-winning brothers Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will launch their exclusive Traffic Jam Tour across North America. This marks the inaugural occasion in history when the brothers have jointly presented a curated set, offering a unique showcase to their fans. The 18-date tour begins February 16 and features 15 dates produced by Live Nation, with stops including Las Vegas, NV; Seattle, WA; Vancouver, BC; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Toronto, ON; and more before concluding at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL, on March 30. Additionally, three festival dates complete the outing including CaliVibes Fest, Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival, and Reggae Rise Up Florida.

The seamless performance will feature a special curated set list of both brothers’ catalogs and a medley of their father Bob Marley’s classics. Damian and Stephen Marley have written and performed a multitude of singles together over the last two decades – including the most recent collaboration, “Cast The First Stone” from Stephen Marley’s new LP Old Soul. The brothers wrote/produced/performed on the anthemic Grammy-winning reggae classic “Welcome To Jamrock,” in addition to timeless compositions like “Medication,” “Grown & Sexy,” “All Night,” “It Was Written,” and, of course, “Traffic Jam.”

Stephen Marley, the acclaimed 8x GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer, marks a momentous return with the recent release of Old Soul, his first full-length project in seven years, available now in all formats including digital, CD, standard black 2LP vinyl, and a limited-edition double LP vinyl in stunning translucent yellow and green discs. This much-anticipated album, released by Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International, boasts a star-studded lineup of special guests featuring music legends including Eric Clapton, Bob Weir, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid.

Multi-Grammy-winning talent Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is a highly acclaimed Jamaican singer, songwriter, and producer. He is the youngest son of the revered legend Bob Marley. His musical style fuses reggae with elements of dancehall, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, crafting a fresh and modern sound that is uniquely his own. Damian was the first ever Reggae artist to win a GRAMMY AWARD outside of the Reggae category. The acclaimed 2005 breakthrough disc, Welcome To Jamrock, won a GRAMMY AWARD for Best Reggae Album, with the New York Times naming the track “the best reggae song of the decade.” In 2010, Marley teamed up with Nas and brother Stephen Marley for his Distant Relatives project and went on to partner with Skrillex for their groundbreaking track “Make It Bun Dem,” which Rolling Stone called “a monster mash-up of dubstep and dancehall.” Which went platinum with over 1 Million copies sold in the United States alone. Following the track’s success, the reggae superstar released his fourth studio album, Stony Hill, resulting in his third GRAMMY AWARD for Best Reggae Album. In September of 2022, Marley released his fifth studio album, The Kalling, which went on to win Best Reggae Album at the 65th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS. Most recently, “Jr. Gong” released his rendition of the famed George Harrison track, ‘My Sweet Lord.’. The track got the stamp of approval from George’s beloved wife, Olivia, as well as the George Harrison Estate. Damian is the co-founder of the renowned Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, which is gearing up for its 9th annual.

Stephen “Ragga” Marley is a world-renowned singer, songwriter, and producer whose work has earned no fewer than eight Grammy Awards. Born into a musical family, Stephen is the child of reggae legends Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He began singing professionally at 6, touring the world with his elder siblings Ziggy, Sharon, and Cedella in The Melody Makers. In 2008, he released his first solo album, Mind Control, which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. His subsequent solo albums include Mind Control Acoustic, Revelation Part I: The
Root of Life, and Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life. Stephen’s first new full-length album in more than seven years, Old Soul, was released on September 15 via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. The new album is a departure from his previous Reggae repertoire, showcasing more of his bluesy, acoustic soul side, as evidenced by the first single, “Old Soul.” Stephen is also an acclaimed producer, working closely with his brother Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on the massive crossover hit Welcome To Jamrock. In addition, Stephen continues to champion charitable endeavors centered in Jamaica as a co-founder of the Ghetto Youths Foundation, along with his brothers Damian and Julian Marley.  In 2017, Stephen established Kaya Fest, the annual music festival, which features special guests and rare family performances, all with the larger purpose of raising awareness around the benefits of cannabis, guided by the mantra “Education Before Recreation.”

DAMIAN + STEPHEN MARLEY: TRAFFIC JAM TOUR DATES:
Fri, Feb 16: Long Beach, CA – Cali Vibes Fest*
Sat, Feb 17: Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival*
Sun, Feb 18: Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas
Wed, Feb 21: San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Thu, Feb 22: Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento
Sat, Feb 24: Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House & Event Center
Sun, Feb 25: Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
Mon, Feb 26: Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Tue, Feb 27: Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Sun, Mar 17: St Petersburg, FL – Reggae Rise Up Florida*
Tue, Mar 19: Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
Wed, Mar 20: Washington D.C. – The Fillmore Silver Spring
Sat, Mar 23: Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston
Mon, Mar 25: Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Tue, Mar 26: Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Wed, Mar 27: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Fri, Mar 29: Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Sat, Mar 30: Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
*Festival Performance

The Pogues Reissue ‘Fairytale of New York’ As A Charity Single in Honor of Shane MacGowan’s Legacy

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The Pogues Reissue ‘Fairytale of New York’ As A Charity Single in Honor of Shane MacGowan’s Legacy

Experience the magic of Christmas with The Pogues’ 1987 hit “Fairytale of New York”, transporting yourself to the heart of the holiday season with this timeless classic featuring Shane MacGowan’s and Kirsty MacColl’s unmistakable vocals.

Capture the festive spirit with this 7” vinyl single, featuring the original track and instrumental version. This cherished song has touched the hearts of millions, igniting a sense of Christmas warmth and will bring the festive season in with a hint of nostalgia.

£6 from the sale of each product will be donated to Dublin Simon Community (Charity Number: CHY 5963). You can get it here.

Emma Kilkenny, Head of Fundraising & Communications at Dublin Simon Community said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to The Pogues and Shane McGowan’s family for their generosity in creating such a special legacy for Dublin Simon Community with this release. Music is an emotional and visceral gift that can lift spirits and bring hope to people at their lowest point. We share the truly magical memory of Shane’s performance at the very special Christmas Busk recorded in St Patrick’s Cathedral during Covid lockdown. The Christmas Eve Busk is a beating heart at the core of Dublin Simon’s fundraising and Shane was always a very welcome and truly amazing addition to this special event.”

For almost 55 years Dublin Simon Community has been working to end and prevent homelessness. Originally founded as a soup run by a group of students from Trinity & UCD, the organisation was founded on the values of community, respect, inclusion and non-judgement. Today Dublin Simon continues to operate with these founding values and more, delivering low-threshold supports like Street Outreach, emergency accommodation, addiction treatment and healthcare services, independent housing and a range of homelessness prevention supports for people from all walks of life, working to end homelessness for people every single day.

The Simon Christmas Eve Busk is a sacred tradition for more than a decade, surviving through Covid in virtual form thanks to the dedication of the brave and talented buskers, but now boldly back on Dublin’s Grafton Street each year. Shane McGowan was amongst those amazing Busk veterans who supported this event by lending his talents and voice to the chorus for change for people experiencing homelessness.

For more details visit www.dubsimon.ie

My Next Read: “What a Fool Believes: A Memoir” By Michael McDonald and Paul Reiser

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A sweeping and evocative memoir from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award–winning, platinum selling icon of blue-eyed soul Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award–nominated actor, comedian, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Paul Reiser.

Doobie Brothers. Steely Dan. Chart topping soloist. Across a half-century of American music, Michael McDonald’s unmistakably smooth baritone voice defined an era of rock and R&B with hit records like “What A Fool Believes,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “I Keep Forgettin’,” “Peg,” “It Keeps You Running,” “You Belong to Me,” and “Yah Mo B There.”

In his candid, freewheeling memoir, written with his friend, the Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Paul Reiser, Michael tells the story of his life and music. A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, Michael chased his dreams in 1970’s California, a heady moment of rock opportunity and excess. As a rising session musician and backing vocalist, a series of encounters would send him on a wild ride around the world and to the heights of rock stardom—from joining Steely Dan and becoming a defining member of The Doobie Brothers to forging a path as a breakout solo R&B artist.

Interwoven with the unforgettable tales of the music, Michael tells a deeply affecting story of losing and finding himself as a man. He reckons with the unshakeable insecurities that drove him, the drug and alcohol addictions that plagued him, and the highs and lows of popularity. Along the way he relays the lessons he’s learned, and that if he’s learned anything at all it’s that there’s often little correlation between what you get and what you deserve.

Filled with unbelievable stories and a matchless cast of music greats including James Taylor, Ray Charles, Carly Simon, and Quincy Jones, What a Fool Believes is a moving and entertaining memoir that is sure to be a classic.

SiriusXM Launches Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio

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Dec 13, 2023

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SiriusXM Launches Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio

SiriusXM announced today that Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Shaggy is launching an exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio. Bringing listeners Shaggy’s favorite reggae, dancehall and afrobeats, the channel is now available to subscribers in their cars on channel 332 and on the SiriusXM app. The channel was announced as part of SiriusXM’s Next Generation Industry & Press Preview event in New York.

Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio, curated entirely by Shaggy, invites listeners to immerse themselves in the sounds of reggae, dancehall and vibrant afrobeats. From the iconic rhythms of Sean Paul and Lady Saw to the dynamic sounds of Wizkid and Burna Boy, Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio is packed with songs that will get everyone moving while celebrating the rich musical traditions of the Caribbean and Africa.

As part of the exclusive channel programming, Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio will debut Shaggy and Sting’s recent live performance from their inaugural One Fine Day Festival. The performance, captured at the Mann Center in Philadelphia, will air on the channel over Thanksgiving weekend.

Shaggy’s Yaad, the reggae icon’s current show which first debuted on SiriusXM’s FLY and is now in its third successful year, will now regularly air on Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio. The show, hosted by Shaggy, takes listeners on a cultural journey with a wide mix of rare and classic tracks spanning the hip-hop, dancehall and reggae genres.

Born Orville Richard Burrell and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in New York City’s burgeoning dancehall scene soon after moving to Brooklyn in his teens. Not long after serving four years in the U.S. Marines (including two tours of duty in the Middle East as part of Operation Desert Storm), he inked his first record deal and quickly scored a global crossover smash with “Oh Carolina.”

As the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history, Shaggy, managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, has sold more than 40 million album units to date, in addition to landing 8 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and 7 albums on the Billboard 200 (including 4 in the top 40). He has received 2 Grammy Awards and is among the top 3 streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify.

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Global Home Audio Equipment Market Report 2023: Record Surge in Smart Speaker Market in Wake of COVID-19 – Forecast to 2030

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Global Home Audio Equipment Market Report 2023: Record Surge in Smart Speaker Market in Wake of COVID-19 – Forecast to 2030

In the ever-evolving landscape of home entertainment and technology, the Global Home Audio Equipment Market is moving forward at a significant pace. This comprehensive market research report offers strategic insights that hold the power to transform businesses and enhance market share. Presenting a meticulous analysis of the market trends, growth projections and segment performances, this report is an invaluable tool for making data-driven decisions in the Home Audio Equipment industry.

With a focus on regions like the U.S, China, Japan, Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific, the report explores diverse markets and their unique dynamics. Moreover, it provides a detailed profile of key competitors, equipping businesses with the knowledge to stay ahead in a competitive marketplace. The purchase of this report also comes with benefits such as special coverage on different global issues, access to digital archives, and complimentary updates for one year. This report is not just data, but a map to the future of the Home Audio Equipment Market.

The global market for Home Audio Equipment estimated at US$36.3 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$73.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.2% over the analysis period 2022-2030.

Home Theater Systems, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 6.4% CAGR and reach US$18.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Smart Speakers segment is estimated at 11.1% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $13.1 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 11.1% CAGR

The Home Audio Equipment market in the U.S. is estimated at US$13.1 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world’s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$9.7 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 11.1% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030.

Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 7.6% and 8.6% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 8.2% CAGR.

Marc Anthony Receives SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award

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Dec 13, 2023

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Marc Anthony Receives SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award

SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that four-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer Marc Anthony has been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for being one of the most streamed artists in the company’s 20-year history.

“Marc Anthony has been making chart-topping, multi-lingual Latin, salsa, and pop music for nearly forty years,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “Marc has consistently elevated the genre and is well respected in the industry. It’s an honor to recognize his artistry and achievements with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.”

Marc Anthony is a true ambassador of Latin music and culture as one of the best-selling salsa artists of all time. His career spanning nearly four decades includes 105 No. 1 Billboard hits, dozens of gold and platinum certifications from RIAA, more than 8 billion views on YouTube, and a total of 15.2 billion streams across all platforms. Anthony is one of the most prolific touring artists in the music industry with many entries in Pollstar’s Global Top Grossing Concert Tours lists. Following his first salsa album, Otra Nota (1993), his albums broke sales and chart records. His third album, Contra La Corriente, was the first salsa album to enter the Billboard 200 album chart. His most recent album, Pa’llá Voy (2022), his thirteenth album (his eleventh sung in Spanish), was released on his own Magnus / Sony Latin Music imprint. It received four GRAMMY nominations and won the GRAMMY for Best Salsa Album. His previous album, Opus (2019), received the 2020 GRAMMY for Best Tropical Album, and was a finalist in four categories for the 2020 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Anthony is also an actor and philanthropist. He launched the Maestro Cares Foundation in 2012, which has built orphanages in various countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. In September 2023, Marc Anthony was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

TIME Names the 2023 Person of the Year: Taylor Swift

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TIME Names the 2023 Person of the Year: Taylor Swift

TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs writes, “The [TIME Person of the Year] has typically been a ruler over traditional domains of power…very often a politician or a titan of industry…And yet the person whose singular influence was revealed throughout 2023 has held none of these roles—or anything remotely similar….much of what Swift accomplished in 2023 exists beyond measurement. She mapped her journey and shared the results with the world: She committed to validating the dreams, feelings, and experiences of people, especially women, who felt overlooked and regularly underestimated.”

Jacobs continues, “For building a world of her own that made a place for so many, for spinning her story into a global legend, for bringing joy to a society desperately in need of it, Taylor Swift is TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year.”

Swift is the first figure from the arts to be named Person of the Year for her success as an entertainer.

In the cover story, which features an exclusive interview with Swift— her first in-depth conversation in nearly four years—TIME’s Sam Lansky writes, “This was the year she perfected her craft—not just with her music, but in her position as the master storyteller of the modern era. The world, in turn, watched, clicked, cried, danced, sang along, swooned, caravanned to stadiums and movie theaters, let her work soundtrack their lives.”

Highlights from TIME’s exclusive interview with Taylor Swift:

On taking a few hits in her career, Taylor Swift tells TIME, “I’ve been raised up and down the flagpole of public opinion so many times in the last 20 years…I’ve been given a tiara, then had it taken away.”

On her year in 2023: “It feels like the breakthrough moment of my career, happening at 33…And for the first time in my life, I was mentally tough enough to take what comes with that….This is the proudest and happiest I’ve ever felt, and the most creatively fulfilled and free I’ve ever been.”

On training for The Eras Tour: “Every day I would run on the treadmill, singing the entire set list out loud…Fast for fast songs, and a jog or a fast walk for slow songs…Then I had three months of dance training, because I wanted to get it in my bones…I wanted to be so over-rehearsed that I could be silly with the fans, and not lose my train of thought.”

On how fame is a seesaw: “Nothing is permanent…So I’m very careful to be grateful every second that I get to be doing this at this level, because I’ve had it taken away from me before. There is one thing I’ve learned: My response to anything that happens, good or bad, is to keep making things. Keep making art.”

On life in the public eye: “Over the years, I’ve learned I don’t have the time or bandwidth to get pressed about things that don’t matter. Yes, if I go out to dinner, there’s going to be a whole chaotic situation outside the restaurant. But I still want to go to dinner with my friends…Life is short. Have adventures. Me locking myself away in my house for a lot of years—I’ll never get that time back. I’m more trusting now than I was six years ago.”

Read more from the interview and explore related content: time.com/person-of-the-year

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