TUE. BRIEF: Apple Buys Streamer Omnifone • Electric Jukebox Launches • Vine 4 Sale • YouTube + HDR • More

Tuesday 11.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Whoever wins, the soundtrack emanating from the next White House will be a lot less interesting. #ImWith Her Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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Country Music By The Numbers: A Statistical Look At Country’s Stars, Fans And What They Care About

Country music is one of the most popular radio formats in many parts of the U.S. and Nielsen took a look at the numbers behind the music – from the. Continue reading

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More Than Half The World’s Internet Users Are On Facebook [CHART]

During Facebook's latest quarterly earnings report, which exceeded all expectations, the social media giant reported that 1.78 billion people are logging in on a monthly basis, with 2/3rds checking in. Continue reading

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Is Facebook The Musicians Friend Or A Massive Infringer?

In this piece from Artist Rights Watch, Chris Castle dives into what he sees as the evils of Facebook's copyright infringement. After making itself what seems to be a necessary. Continue reading

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Pharrell’s Star Pupil Debuts, Vulfpeck Flex Funk Muscles

In this round of the Pandora Predictions Chart, Emily Blake looks at the new pop direction being taken by Pharell's star pupil Maggie Rogers, as well as the the new funk. Continue reading

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Dan Sheron On Touring Russia

In this recent interview from DIY Musician, Chris Robley sat down to chat with  solo singer/songwriter Dan Sheron of the band Balto about the logistics of touring in Russia, from booking. Continue reading

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Drake Redefines What A Hit Album Is As “Views” Passes 3 Billion Streams Just On Spotify

The RIAA may have to invent a new Titanium Award as tracks from Drake's "Views" pass well over 5 billion streams collectively on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. 

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Downloads, Streaming See New Lows, New Highs

Although it is unlikely to surprise anyone, some new numbers which have recently come in have revealed milestones for both downloads and streaming, with the forming hitting an all time. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: SFX Names Board • Drake Smashes More Records • HURDL • Record Bird • More

Monday 11.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web SFX: Can Randy Phillips create a real company out of the hot mess that Robert Sillerman created?  Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music

In our weekly knowledge drop on DIY and indie musicians, we're offering up tips on securing music blog coverage, writing an effective and compelling bio, driving lasting traffic to your. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

In this week's commentary section, industry members way in on what's been lost in the streaming age, if it might just be time to make music profitable once again, and. Continue reading

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