Stereogum — As the new year begins, the music industry could be set for an epochal moment. Hopes are running high for the first significant reform of music licensing rules in decades. The coming year may also see Spotify go public. But before any of this happens... more info

JamBase — This year's Railroad Earth New Year's Run opener featured marathon second set that included a tip of the hat to Tom Petty. more info

JamBase — Watch O.A.R. team with Washington, D.C. impresario Seth Hurwitz on a tribute to Tom Petty and more from Monday's show at The Anthem. more info

KEXP Seattle — By Annie Zaleski Where musician deaths are concerned, 2017 was another tough year: We lost Tom Petty, Walter Becker, Grant Hart, Charles Bradley and Gregg Allman, and that’s just to name a few. (Part two of the list will be posted later tod... more info

JamBase — Tom Petty’s longtime friend and former band mate Tom Leadon has shared a song he wrote following the death of the music legend. more info

JamBase — Watch highlights from a recent Tom Petty tribute to Louisville featuring Jim James, Patrick Hallahan and Tom Blankenship of My Morning Jacket. more info

JamBase — Watch Twiddle honor Tom Petty with their debut take on 'You Don't Know How It Feel' and check out photographer Dave DeCrescente pictures from last night at The Cap. more info

JamBase — Watch highlights from Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real and Nikki Lane's Monday night concert at the Music Hall Of Williamsburg. more info

New York Times — Fats Domino, Tom Petty and Chester Bennington are among some of the most notable musicians who have died so far in 2017. more info

JamBase — Jackie Greene celebrated his birthday last night in San Francisco by playing Tom Petty and Grateful Dead covers with the help of some friends. more info