https://www.studioone.org/news/music-industry Music Industry News en-US Copyright Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:20:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2026-03-10/iowa-agrees-to-settlement-terms-with-live-nation A bipartisan coalition of states says the terms of a tentative settlement reached with Live Nation on Monday don't go far enough and plans to continue the case in court. Iowa, along with a handful of other states, accepted the terms of the settlement. Iowa negotiated with Live Nation and will receive $3 million dollars in settlement of its claims. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:20:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2026-03-10/iowa-agrees-to-settlement-terms-with-live-nation Josie Fischels https://www.studioone.org/news/2026-02-12/as-des-moines-loses-another-indie-music-venue-local-artists-wonder-whats-next Since 2020, Des Moines has lost several cornerstones of its live music scene, from small clubs to major festivals. The closures have narrowed the path for local artists to develop, even as new venues and entertainment giants reshape how live music operates in the metro. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2026-02-12/as-des-moines-loses-another-indie-music-venue-local-artists-wonder-whats-next Josie Fischels https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-12-04/for-2-years-dj-tori-has-ruled-rock-108s-overnight-shifts-she-isnt-real KFMW Rock 108 has been transparent from the start about their use of an AI DJ to introduce eastern Iowa to new rock 'n' roll music. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:23:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-12-04/for-2-years-dj-tori-has-ruled-rock-108s-overnight-shifts-she-isnt-real Josie Fischels https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-11-15/leftys-live-music-to-close-after-10-years-in-des-moines The announcement of the venue's closure by the end of the year marks another blow for Des Moines' local music scene. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:47:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-11-15/leftys-live-music-to-close-after-10-years-in-des-moines Josie Fischels https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-02-10/hinterland-music-festival-matches-chappell-roan-donation-musician-health-care The music festival, which has hosted both Chappell Roan and Noah Kahan, and matched her donation, pledged its support for "access to mental health care for all musicians." Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:45:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-02-10/hinterland-music-festival-matches-chappell-roan-donation-musician-health-care Josie Fischels