Steve Knopper
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Denver, CO, United States
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Five myths about Michael Jackson
No, he wasn’t sexually abused as a child. → Read More
Could R. Kelly Actually Get Signed Again?
Industry experts explain why another label could take a chance on the singer, despite an alleged years-long history of sexual assault → Read More
Why ‘Fortnite’ Is Accused of Stealing Dance Moves
A lawsuit against the company behind the enormously popular video game raises questions about what, exactly, it takes to own a dance move → Read More
Why Taylor Swift Is Using Facial Recognition at Concerts
Swift’s security team has used the cutting-edge technology at recent shows to keep her safe from stalkers → Read More
Kanye’s Overshadowing of Historic Bill Signing Irks Music Industry
“Obviously a huge distraction from what was a very important moment for the industry,” says one source of Music Modernization Act passage → Read More
Joe Jackson, Jackson Family Patriarch, Dead at 89
Father of Jackson 5 members had been diagnosed with terminal cancer → Read More
Joe Jackson, Jackson Family Patriarch, Dead at 89
Father of Jackson 5 members had been diagnosed with terminal cancer → Read More
The End of Owning Music: How CDs and Downloads Died
Physical formats are cratering, but vinyl's niche is growing. Jack White and other experts explain the future of listening. → Read More
The End of Owning Music: How CDs and Downloads Died
Physical formats are cratering, but vinyl’s niche is growing. Jack White and other experts explain the future of listening. → Read More
Why Is the Music Industry Still Protecting R. Kelly?
Activists are frustrated by the wall of silence around the beleaguered singer despite months of #MuteRKelly protests → Read More
Why Is the Music Industry Still Protecting R. Kelly?
Activists are frustrated by the wall of silence around the beleaguered singer despite months of #MuteRKelly protests → Read More
Taylor Swift's Ticket Strategy: Brilliant Business or Slowing Demand?
Superstars like Swift are increasingly using "dynamic pricing" that shifts ticket prices constantly like airline seats. But is it the future of the industry? → Read More
As Boomer Musicians Retire From Touring, Concert Industry Faces Uncertain Future
"It's extremely worrisome," says one high-powered agent. "Once these artists really do retire, who will be the replacements?" → Read More
As Spotify Prepares to Go Public, Music Industry Divided on Royalties
"I've lost half of my income because of these clever fellas," says David Crosby. "I used to make money off my records, but now I don't make any" → Read More
With Spotify IPO, Labels Expect Massive Windfall. But Will Artists Benefit?
Spotify's planned IPO will make the major record labels hundreds of millions of dollars, but will artists also benefit from the potential windfall? → Read More
Artists to Fans: Put Your Phone Away!
Read how phone-locking service Yondr is helping A-list artists like Jack White put fans' focus back on the music. → Read More
Flashback: Michael Jackson Reclaims His Pop Throne at Super Bowl XXVII
Michael Jackson collaborators look back on his historic performance at the 1993 Super Bowl. → Read More
2018 Music Forecast: 9 Trends and Artists to Watch
With news of a massive lawsuit against Spotify and the release of several high-profile festival lineups, the year in music is already off to a busy start. As 2018 gets underway, here are nine other stories, artists and trends to watch, from the possible return of Kanye and the Stones to the rise of Latin pop. → Read More
2018 Music Forecast: 9 Trends and Artists to Watch
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito" dominated 2017 , spending 16 weeks at Number One, teaching the industry a big lesson: "All-Spanish records can work," says Tom Poleman, chief programmer → Read More
2018 Music Forecast: 9 Trends and Artists to Watch
2018 might finally be the year for the Rolling Stones' long-promised follow-up to 2005's A Bigger Bang. Keith Richards recently said the band is readying "a really good original album," which was p → Read More