LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) executive produces New Russ Album, Publishing division drives significant revenue & debuts at #1 on Billboard Indie Charts

Rhea-AI Summary

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has achieved significant success through its executive producer Kiri Gerbs' collaboration with rapper Russ on his latest album. The album has made history by debuting at #1 on the Billboard Indie Chart and reaching #10 on the Billboard 200, marking Russ's highest-charting release since 2018.

Russ has demonstrated impressive reach with 12M+ monthly Spotify listeners, 10M+ social media followers, and over 10 billion streams across his discography. The achievement is particularly notable as Russ becomes the first rapper to top the Billboard Indie Chart.

Russ has 12M+ Monthly Listeners on Spotify, 10M+ Social Media Followers

LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced today that its executive producer Kiri Gerbs has played a pivotal role in the remarkable success of Russ's latest album, which has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Indie Chart and climbed to #10 on the Billboard 200. With first-week sales soaring, the album signifies a major milestone, marking Russ's highest charting release since 2018.

This groundbreaking achievement not only highlights Russ's status as the first rapper to debut at #1 on the Billboard Indie Chart but also showcases his incredible journey, culminating in over 10 billion streams collectively across his discography. The collaboration between Kiri Gerbs and Russ has resulted in a powerful project that resonates deeply with fans and showcases innovative artistry.

Kiri Gerbs expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "Working with Russ has been an exhilarating experience, and I’m proud to contribute to an album that sets new standards in the music industry.”

LiveOne remains committed to supporting visionary artists like Russ and executives like Kiri Gerbs as they continue to redefine the landscape of music and achieve unprecedented success.

About LiveOne
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne's subsidiaries include Slacker, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne, a dedicated over-the-top application powered by Slacker, is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR's OTT applications. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X at @liveone. For more investor information, please visit ir.liveone.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements,” which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as “may,” “might,” “will,” “will likely result,” “would,” “should,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “could,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “contemplate,” “predict,” “potential,” “target” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: LiveOne’s reliance on its largest OEM customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; LiveOne’s ability to consummate any proposed financing (including the public offering announced in this press release), acquisition, spin-out, special dividend, merger, distribution or transaction, the timing of the consummation of any such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to the consummation of any such event (including the public offering announced in this press release) would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the consummation of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, merger, special dividend, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; LiveOne’s ability to continue as a going concern; LiveOne’s ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid members; LiveOne identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; LiveOne’s ability to implement its recently announced crypto treasury strategy and/or purchase crypto assets from time to time pursuant to such strategy, including for the maximum announced amount; LiveOne’s intent to repurchase shares of its and/or PodcastOne’s common stock from time to time under LiveOne’s announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; LiveOne’s ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other debt covenants; LiveOne successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management’s relationships with industry stakeholders; LiveOne’s ability to repay its indebtedness when due; LiveOne’s ability to satisfy the conditions for closing on its announced additional convertible debentures financing; uncertain and unfavorable outcomes in legal proceedings and/or LiveOne’s ability to pay any amounts due in connection with any such legal proceedings; significant legal, commercial, regulatory and technical uncertainty and risks related to Bitcoin, Ethereum and other digital assets; regulatory developments related to crypto assets and crypto asset markets; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of LiveOne’s subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in LiveOne’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 15, 2025, and in LiveOne’s other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and LiveOne disclaims any obligation to update these statements, except as may be required by law. LiveOne intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

LiveOne Press Contact:

press@liveone.com

Follow LiveOne on social media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X at @liveone.

FAQ

What position did LiveOne's (LVO) produced Russ album reach on Billboard charts?

The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Indie Chart and reached #10 on the Billboard 200, marking Russ's highest-charting release since 2018.

How many streams and listeners does Russ have in 2025?

Russ has 12M+ monthly listeners on Spotify, 10M+ social media followers, and has accumulated over 10 billion streams across his discography.

Who produced Russ's #1 Billboard Indie Chart album at LiveOne?

Kiri Gerbs, LiveOne's executive producer, played a pivotal role in producing Russ's latest album.

What milestone did Russ achieve with LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) on the Billboard Indie Chart?

Russ became the first rapper to debut at #1 on the Billboard Indie Chart, marking a historic achievement in his career.