Phase 1 of Amazon’s Plan For Live Music: VIP Ticket Deals, Seating For Amazon Prime Members
Amazon had very publicly said it can make the live music experience better. It's also promised that it has no intention of getting in secondary ticketing (at least for now…).. Continue reading
Streaming Now Generates More Revenue For Music Industry Than Downloads, Physical Combined
Double digit growth in streaming in 2016 meant that Spotify, Apple Music and their competitors now account for 51.4% of all U.S. music revenue. Digital downloads were 24.1% in 2016 and. Continue reading
How Music Festivals Are Changing [Interview w/Evan Harrison of Huka Entertainment]
In this interview, Rick Goetz speaks with Evan Harrison, the CEO of destination-site festival producing company Huka Entertainment, discusses how digital music has altered the industry and how life experiences. Continue reading
Being On Official Spotify Playlists Has A Lasting Effect, Even For Unknown Artists
Playlists really are the new radio; and just like getting played on the radio, inclusion leads to discovery and sometimes new loyal fans. But which playlists you are featured on. Continue reading
My Song Stories: Nate Rau of The Tennessean [INTERVIEW]
Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today,. Continue reading
The Trial That Will Determine Songwriters’ Income Over The Next 5 Years
Big news in the world of mechanical royalties, the Copyright Royalty Board is opening up hearings to set a new mechanical royalty rate. The board will hear from both music. Continue reading
