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Music Ally COO Patrick Ross & Patchwerk Studio Manager Osman Bangura on Music Biz

Atlanta’s Music Shift: From Sound to Business — Inside Patchwerk’s Role Ahead of Music Biz 2026

Atlanta’s Music Shift: From Sound to Business — Inside Patchwerk’s Role Ahead of Music Biz 2026 With the Music Business Conference set to take over Atlanta starting Monday, May 11th, the focus shifts beyond music creation to the systems driving the industry forward. Music Ally COO Patrick Ross and Music Biz President Portia Sabin connected with Patchwerk to examine how the city evolved from a music-making hub into a full-scale […]

May 1, 2026

Interviews

Unfiltered w/Shameik Moore: Voice, Film, And The Werk Behind The Moment

UNFILTERED WITH SHAMEIK MOORE: VOICE, FILM, AND THE WERK BEHIND THE MOMENT Shameik Moore pulled up to Patchwerk Recording Studios and gave real insight into how the werk translates from script to screen. From voicing one of the most important characters in modern animation to stepping into films that challenge the system, the conversation centered on process, intention, and execution. “MY VOICE BECAME MILES MORALES” Shameik Moore broke down how […]

May 1, 2026

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Events

Music Biz Roadshow Returns to Atlanta May 11

Atlanta Gets Real Busy with the Music Biz Roadshow May 11 Hotlanta is heating up. If it's about waves, Patchwerkradio got everything you need. Is it just me or is the weather changing too? The music is calling me and it's time to get out and enjoy some fun in the sun. Follow us here where the music industry leaders, executives, producers and engineers go for mixing mastering and recording. […]

April 27, 2026

Artist

1017 Artist Pooh Shiesty Tarnishes Freedom… Again

Pooh Shiesty Is Back At It... Again South Memphis Rapper Lontrell Donell Williams Jr., also known as Pooh Shiesty, was released from prison for a weapons violation on October 6th, 2025. On, April 2nd 2026, he lands himself back in jail alongside frequent collaborator, Rodney Lamont Wright Jr., also known as Big30, for allegedly kidnapping and robbing the CEO of 1017 Records, Gucci Mane in Dallas, Texas. Pooh Shiesty and […]

April 4, 2026

TikTok Radio: The Industry’s New Cheat Code, or Just Hype? iHeartMedia and TikTok tap into real-time culture, but the rollout tells a different story

Music Industry

TikTok Radio 2026: New Cheat Code or Just Hype?

TikTok Radio: The Industry’s New Cheat Code, or Just Hype? iHeartMedia and TikTok tap into real-time culture, but the rollout tells a different story On March 13, iHeartMedia and TikTok officially launched TikTok Radio, broadcasting live out of South by Southwest and hitting 28 major markets, including Atlanta. TikTok Radio: From Algorithm to Airwaves At its core, the concept is simple: Take the most powerful music discovery engine in the […]

March 27, 2026

News

YouTube #1 Massive Media Takeover

YouTube is now the world’s largest media company, according to Moffett Nathanson. Feature Image from Forbes.com YouTube just went viral again. With more than 60 billion in revenue in 2025, YouTube is now the world’s largest media company, according to research giant MoffettNathanson, surpassing long-time industry leader Disney by nearly 6.2 billion in media revenue. Additionally, YouTube’s estimated value reached between 500 billion and 560 billion in last year's fourth […]

March 24, 2026

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#1 Magic City Show Must Go On

Magic City Show Monday Debate: ATL vs. the NBA What other city appears in the national headlines as often as Atlanta? From music to sports to nightlife, Atlanta sits at the center of American culture. That influence surfaced again after the National Basketball Association stepped in to cancel the Magic City Monday promotion planned by the Atlanta Hawks. The decision came after concerns from league stakeholders. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver […]

March 16, 2026

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Live Nation Drops A Beat: New Concert Venue Coming to Downtown ATL 2027

Live Nation Drops a Beat: New Concert Venue Coming to Downtown Atlanta in 2027 Atlanta’s live music infrastructure is expanding again. Live Nation has announced plans to open a new concert venue in 2027 as part of the massive development, located directly next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena The venue will seat up to 5,300 people, placing it firmly in the high-demand mid-sized theater category. This capacity tier […]

February 19, 2026

Superman's with Even and Universal Music Group

Artist

The Superfan Economy Belongs To EVEN & Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group, EVEN, and the Rise of the Superfan Economy The music industry is undergoing a structural shift. On February 18, 2026, Universal Music Group announced a multi-year strategic partnership with EVEN, a direct-to-fan platform built around what it calls the superfan economy. The agreement is not an acquisition. It is a signal that direct, artist-owned fan relationships are no longer optional—they are infrastructure. What the Superfan Economy Actually […]

February 18, 2026