Why We Need Pirate Radio For The Twenty-First Century
While streaming services do offer infinite variety and customization, the product remains essentially the same across platforms, and lacks the personal touch of a radio DJ. So then don't these. Continue reading
Analyst Mark Mulligan Dives Into IFPI’s Global Music Report 2016 And Surfaces Several Surprising Takeaways
Yesterday the IFPI released its Global Music Report 2016 show the first real growth for the music industry in 20 years driven largely by explosive growth in streaming. Here top. Continue reading
ASACP Sues 10 Venues That Refuse To Pay To Use Music
ASCAP has filed 10 lawsuits against bars and restaurants for the unauthorized use of its members’ copyrighted musical works. Over the past two years, and in many cases longer, ASCAP says it. Continue reading
11 DIY Ways To Preview Your Album On Snapchat
For those artists with new material who are struggling to find a blog on which to premier it, rapper Kosha Dillz has some tips on how they can opt to. Continue reading
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Announce A Release Date
When prepping for the launch of a new album, announcing a release date for your fans may seem like the smart marketing move to make, but doing so can often do more. Continue reading
A Guide To Facebook Live Video For Musicians
Last week, musician Ben Sollee told me that Facebook Live video was now the best way to assure that his Facebook messages were seen by fans. Yesterday, at it's F8 gathering,. Continue reading
AEG, 2nd Biggest US Concert Promoter, Adds “Name Your Price” Ticketing
It is estimated that about 40% of all concert tickets go unsold annually. ScoreBig has developed a platform that it hopes will help solve the problem and now AEG, the. Continue reading
Artist Turns To Fans To Reverse Crowdfund Latest Vinyl Release
In an age where recouping expenses on physical music has become incredibly difficult, indie band Word of Mouth is trying a new approach, using their fans as a single giant street. Continue reading
WED. BRIEFING: Spotify Label Deals Expire • Downtown Signs Direct YouTube Deal • Facebook Expands Live • More
Wednesday 4.13.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web With major label Spotify and YouTube deals expiring, is more limited access to free music ahead? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Global Music Revenue Up 3.2% As Digital Passes Physical, Streaming Explodes – IFPI Global Music Report 2016
After 20 years of almost constant decline, global music industry revenue was up 3.2% last year, according to a report released today by the trade association IFPI. Leading the shift. Continue reading
State Of The Music Industry By The Numbers [CHART]
The IFPI released their Global Music Music Report 2016 today. In addition to showing the first industry growth in 20 years and the explosion of streaming, it also contains some. Continue reading
