How Beyoncé Impacted Pop With Surprise Album
By Alex May (@AlexmDrums) In a recent episode of the Upward Spiral podcast, we talked with Alicia Yaffe of the Spellbound Group and Beth Martinez of Danger Village about the. Continue reading
Former Exec Accused Of Embezzling $1M From Warner Music
Former Warner Music executive and Obama fundraiser Danielle Smith has been accused of embezzling more than $1 million from the music group. Smith had been an exec in the urban. Continue reading
How To Get Your Music On Pandora: Physical CD No Longer Required
Pandora has finally opened its doors to musicians (and comics) who aren't on a label and don't have a physical CD with UPC on Amazon. This is great news for. Continue reading
Super Bowl Gave Artists A Lift On Spotify
Sunday's Super Bowl gave participating artists a lift on Spotify, according to data provided by the company. Additional streaming data and early sales data from Nielsen SoundScan will be available. Continue reading
YouTube Cracks Down On Fake Views As Google Links To “Buy YouTube Views”
YouTube is cracking down on creators that artificially inflate view counts. "When some bad actors try to game the system by artificially inflating view counts," the company said in a. Continue reading
Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US & UK
The most streamed tracks on Spotify from Monday, Jan. 27 to Sunday Feb. 2: UNITED STATES 1. Katy Perry, "Dark Horse" (Capitol Records) 2. Beyoncé, "Drunk In Love" (Columbia Records). Continue reading
Is It Worth It? Measuring The Return on Investment for Musicians
You work hard for your money – there is no question it takes hard work to be successful in this industry. It is only fair that you know where your. Continue reading
Midem 2014: Attendance Down, 2015 Dates Set
Attendance at international music industry convention Midem as down 4% in 2014 compared to last year. 6150 gathered in Cannes this year vs. 6400 in 2013, according to stats provided. Continue reading
AM NEWS BRIEF: Chili Peppers Admit Superbowl Fake, Rewind Radio App, Pussy Riot To US, Mixbit & More
Want To Reach 18-35 Year Olds With Your Music? Social Media Is The Answer [CHARTS]
Want to reach the coveted 18-34 year old audience with your music? Millennials strongly value their friends’ social media posts, according to January 2014 polling conducted by Harris Interactive. In fact, 68% of 18-to-34-year-olds surveyed. Continue reading
