{"id":169063,"date":"2023-12-21T20:36:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T20:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=169063"},"modified":"2023-12-21T21:00:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:00:45","slug":"music-industry-highlights-of-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/music\/music-industry-highlights-of-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Industry Highlights of 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dive into the key events that shaped the music world in 2023. From record-breaking tours and AI advancements to iconic losses and genre-blurring trends, explore the stories that defined the year in music.<\/p>\n
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The music industry mourned the loss of several legends from January to May<\/strong>, including Jeff Beck, David Crosby, Tom Verlaine, Burt Bacharach, De La Soul’s Trugoy the Dove, Gordon Lightfoot, and Tina Turner. These deaths left an indelible mark on the industry, with each artist remembered for their unique contributions to music.<\/p>\n February 5 marked the 50th anniversary of hip-hop<\/strong>, celebrated at the Grammys. Meanwhile, The Cure’s Robert Smith took on Ticketmaster over ticketing fees, leading to partial refunds for fans.<\/p>\nHip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary and The Cure vs. Ticketmaster<\/h3>\n
AI in Music and Legal Battles<\/h3>\n