Spotify Announces 70 Million Paid Subscribers, Then Deletes Their Tweet
Spotify announced via a tweet that it now has 70 million paid subscribers. That's up from 60 million during the summer. In June, Spotify reported 140 million combined paid and. Continue reading
Bono On Chance The Rapper, Going DIY, Spotify Payouts and How Streaming Made Him A Better Songwriter
In a wide ranging interview with Rolling Stone, Bono shared his perspectives on the modern music industry. For a man that can afford to never sing another note in his. Continue reading
Recorded Music Industry Grew 12.5% In 2017 As Streaming Soared and R&B/Hip-Hop Surpassed Rock
Nielsen Music's 2017 U.S. Year-End Report confirms continued growth in recorded music driven by streaming. Total volume was up 12.5% over 2016, fueled by a 59% increase in on-demand audio. Continue reading
How To Make A Great Lyric Video For Under $10
In this how-to piece, Chris Robley of CD Baby walks us through the process of creating an effective and professional looking lyric video without using costly software like Motion or. Continue reading
Michael Schneider, Hard 8 Management & Folsom Records [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, Hard 8 Management and Folsom Records' Michael Schneider sat down to talk about his work, the importance of technological innovation in marketing, and the value of messenger. Continue reading
Best Practices For Your Getting Songs Into Music Libraries plus a FREE WEBINAR INVITE
Music licensing is one of the income streams always touted for musicians working to build steady income and a career, but it's also one of the most mysterious. In this. Continue reading
What Music Has In Common With Bookstores And Swiss Watches [Jack Kelly]
Despite their turbulent sales histories and brushes with obsolescence, print on paper books and Swiss watches have both managed to make impressive rebounds and have of late shown steady profitability.. Continue reading
BuzzAngle Year End Music Report 2017: It’s All About Streaming
Music data firm BuzzAngle Music has some good news for the recorded music industry, unless one loves old-fashioned purchasing habits. Album and song sales dwindled in 2017, dropping 14.6% and 23.2%. Continue reading
Why Does Apple Want Shazam?
The recent acquisition of Shazam by Apple for a relatively modest 400 million has left many wondering what the tech giant could want with the music identification service. Given that. Continue reading
