The Black Keys Call Out Ticketmaster’s Monopoly

Rock duo The Black Keys recently sat down with Rolling Stone for a refreshingly candid interview about Live Nation/Ticketmaster’s monopoly. Drummer Patrick Carney explains how Live Nation and Ticketmaster control ticketing, promotion, and venues, creating a web of shared interests that reduces competition. Here’s one revealing excerpt from the interview:

You can check out our thread on X about the interview here and read the entire Rolling Stone article here. And don’t forget to share YOUR Ticketmaster horror story with us!