Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

BTS is officially gearing up for their long-awaited comeback — and if new reports are true, it’s going to be the group’s biggest tour ever. As of October 2025, fans around the world are buzzing after ...

The producer has reached the top of the charts and won Grammys. As he embarks on the next phase of his career, he’s looking back on what he’s learned.

I’ve always puzzled at the mockery directed toward pop artists who only manage one big hit song in their careers. In my mind, they’ve managed something that few others have: hit the jackpot in life by ...