RIAA Finally Adds Streaming To Gold, Platinum Album Certifications

Almost every corner of the music industry is changing to accommodate the rapid shift from music purchase to streaming.  To that list add the RIAA, who have finally added music streams. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEFING: Streams Added To Gold, Platinum Awards • Grammys Form Lobbying Group • Wefre ‘Pauses’ • More

Tuesday 2.5.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web How often do two old school music industry organizations generate positive headlines on the same day? Updated continuously under our More News tab here. 

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Behind The Scenes: The Making Of Four Different DIY Music Videos

Just because a DIY artist doesn't have the backing of a major label does not mean they aren't capable of producing a high-quality and engaging music video. Here we look at. Continue reading

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Artificial Intelligence And The Music Industry: Will Robots Replace Musicians?

With companies like Jukedeck allowing users with little to no musical knowledge to construct songs using an algorithm, some questions are being raised over how artists, particularly those without much personality,. Continue reading

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SFX Files For Bankruptcy, Erases $300 Million In Debt

SFXE has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition that, if approved, would erase $300 million in debt from bond holders and eventually take the company private. Founder Robert Sillerman will. Continue reading

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Do Musicians Owe Streaming Services When They Go Bankrupt? Asks Top Billboard Journalist

Tweeted by Billboard Senior Editorial Analyst Glenn Peoples

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Streams Of Top 25 Mixes Grow By Over 100% [EXCLUSIVE]

The popularity of mixes has been increasing rapidly, with month to month growth in the triple digits. Today Dubset Media shares data on which songs are most frequently sampled.

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Academy Of Country Music 2016 ACM Nominees – The Full List

The Academy Of Country Music has announced its 2016 ACM Awards nominees. Eric Church and Chris Stapleton lead the nominees with 5 each. The ACM's will broadcast live from the MGM Grand. Continue reading

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Hypebot’s #NYC Music Meets Tech Meetup Is Tonight !

Hypebot will host its third New York City Music and Tech Meetup tonight Monday February 1st from 6-8PM at Shelter in Williamsburg. The event will also serve as a launch party for co-host. Continue reading

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Amazon Readies Full Service Music Streaming Service To Take On Spotify, Apple Music [REPORT]

Despite Amazon's aggressive push into video and ongoing efforts to serve as the hub of anything consumers want, their moves in music have been guarded.  Amazon's music streaming service, available. Continue reading

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