Rod Yates
Rod Yates is a freelance journalist and former editor of Rolling Stone Australia, Empire and Kerrang! magazines. He founded, hosted and produced two podcast series: Humans of Music, which was adapted into a radio show and syndicated across North America on SiriusXM Volume; and Mastering Events, a B2B podcast catering for the live events industry.
Rod Yates
Rod Yates is a freelance journalist and former editor of Rolling Stone Australia, Empire and Kerrang! magazines. He founded, hosted and produced two podcast series: Humans of Music, which was adapted into a radio show and syndicated across North America on SiriusXM Volume; and Mastering Events, a B2B podcast catering for the live events industry.
Policy & Legal
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
Harry Styles Ticket Scalpers "Caught" by Ticketmaster
Their tickets have been canceled and will be relisted at the original price
Harry Styles Ticket Scalpers "Caught" by Ticketmaster
Their tickets have been canceled and will be relisted at the original price
Policy & Legal
Apr 24, 2026
Policy & Legal
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
Harry Styles Ticket Scalpers "Caught" by Ticketmaster
Their tickets have been canceled and will be relisted at the original price
Careers & People
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
Michael Bryan Launches Management and Media Company, Southern Drift
The exec was formerly Apple Music’s Global Head of Country Music
Michael Bryan Launches Management and Media Company, Southern Drift
The exec was formerly Apple Music’s Global Head of Country Music
Careers & People
Apr 24, 2026
Careers & People
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
Michael Bryan Launches Management and Media Company, Southern Drift
The exec was formerly Apple Music’s Global Head of Country Music
Deals & Signings
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
INVERSA Launches to Champion Latin American Dance Music
The record label is backed by Milk & Honey, ONErpm and M3 Music
INVERSA Launches to Champion Latin American Dance Music
The record label is backed by Milk & Honey, ONErpm and M3 Music
Deals & Signings
Apr 24, 2026
Deals & Signings
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
INVERSA Launches to Champion Latin American Dance Music
The record label is backed by Milk & Honey, ONErpm and M3 Music
Policy & Legal
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
Record Labels’ Copyright Suits Against Verizon, Altice, Dismissed
The ramifications of the Cox Communications ruling continue to resonate
Record Labels’ Copyright Suits Against Verizon, Altice, Dismissed
The ramifications of the Cox Communications ruling continue to resonate
Policy & Legal
Apr 24, 2026
Policy & Legal
Apr 24, 2026
1 min read
Record Labels’ Copyright Suits Against Verizon, Altice, Dismissed
The ramifications of the Cox Communications ruling continue to resonate
Charts & Consumption Data
Apr 24, 2026
2 min read
Spotify Names Its Most Streamed Artists, Songs and Albums of All Time
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd prevail
Spotify Names Its Most Streamed Artists, Songs and Albums of All Time
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd prevail
Charts & Consumption Data
Apr 24, 2026
Charts & Consumption Data
Apr 24, 2026
2 min read
Spotify Names Its Most Streamed Artists, Songs and Albums of All Time
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd prevail
Deals & Signings
Apr 23, 2026
1 min read
Bella Figura Acquires Publishing Catalog of Adele Collaborator Paul Epworth
The deal also covers his work with Rihanna, Paul McCartney and more
Bella Figura Acquires Publishing Catalog of Adele Collaborator Paul Epworth
The deal also covers his work with Rihanna, Paul McCartney and more
Deals & Signings
Apr 23, 2026
Deals & Signings
Apr 23, 2026
1 min read
Bella Figura Acquires Publishing Catalog of Adele Collaborator Paul Epworth
The deal also covers his work with Rihanna, Paul McCartney and more
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