This Week’s iTunes Top 10
Top 10 selling singles and albums for week ending April 12, 2010 Top 10 Singles: 1. "Hey, Soul Sister," Train2. "Nothin' On You (feat. Bruno Mars)," B.o.B3. "Rude Boy," Rihanna"4.. Continue reading
Rounder Records Sold To Concord Music Group
The Concord Music Group has acquired the legendary independent label group Rounder Records. The acquisition of Rounder's 3,000 masters combined with Concord Music Group’s catalog of more than 10,000 master. Continue reading
Despite Turmoil EMI Has Strong Week
Despite a 90 day clock ticking that could see them fall into the hands of creditor CitiGroup, and hundreds pink slippled, EMI Music is having a strong run in the. Continue reading
What’s A Facebook Fan Worth? Study Says $3.60
What is the true value of all of those Facebook fans you've been collecting? Some social media specialists have done the math and it turns out that on average each. Continue reading
Government Study Says RIAA & Pals Full Of Crap
A new report requested from the bi-partisan U.S. Government Accountability Office has found that while piracy does have a negative effect on the U.S. economy, the data provided from many. Continue reading
Bandsintown Partners With EMI, Shazam And ReverbNation
Ticket aggregator and event notification platform Bandsintown has added music discovery app Shazam, EMI and ReverbNation to its partner network. The company has also added former Warner Music Group EVP. Continue reading
Film Looks At Struggles Of Indie Records Stores
“An elegy for a vanishing subculture …a lively, bittersweet film that examines – with caustic humor, brutal candor, and, ultimately, great affection – why roughly 3,000 indie record stores have. Continue reading
How To Use Twitter To Promote An Album Or Tour
3 Rules & 2 Tools For Twitter Success There's no denying that Twitter use is exploding (even @hypebot has 6400+ fans) or that it should be a part of an. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Ubuntu Music Opens, Joost Soars, Phish 3D, Liam Gallagher & More
Ubuntu One Music Store opens for testing. (Lifehacker) Joost Video Network Stuns With Big Reach: 67 Million Viewers Per Month (TechCrunch) Concurrent revenue streams – Few musicians can build a. Continue reading