Classic Songs Are Providing Comfort to Fans (and Opportunity for Labels) During Pandemic

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April 22, 2020 Welcome to Billboard's Coronavirus Watch newsletter, a new email series highlighting how the pandemic is affecting the global music business. You are receiving this because you are an active subscriber to one or more other Billboard newsletters, but if you wish to opt-out you may do so here.  Classic Songs Are Providing Comfort to Fans (and Opportunity for Labels) During Pandemic As much of the world shelters in place during the coronavirus pandemic, people are turning to music for comfort -- specifically older music. That's good news for catalog divisions at record companies. Read More How We Work Now: Beggars Group VP Promotions Risa Matsuki In a new series launching amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business to share stories of how they work now. This installment is with Risa Matsuki, vp promotions at Beggars Group. Read More Neumos in Seattle, in a Pandemic: ‘I Feel Hopeful for the First Time Since This All Started’ Steven Severin, owner of Neumos in Seattle, says existing support programs aren't working for him so he's focused on advocacy. Read More Artists Can Now Fundraise Through Spotify, for Themselves or Charity Artists on Spotify can now use their artist profiles on the platform to raise money from fans -- whether to support themselves, their bands and their crews amid the coronavirus pandemic or for charity of their choice.  Read More Concert Subscriptions, Care Packages & More: How Indie Promoters Are Weathering the Crisis In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, independent music promoters have had to find creative ways to remain afloat financially until live events can proceed. Read More     View more on ©2020 Billboard. 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036