Metallica, Afghanistan National Institute Of Music Named Polar Music Prize Laureates 2018
Metallica and the Afghanistan National Institute of Music along with its founder and director and Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, have been selected laureates for the 2018 Polar Music Prize. Likening Metallica. Continue reading
UMG Revenue Grows 10% To $7.1 Billion, Streaming Up 35%
Universal Music Group revenue grew 10% last year driven by 35.4% growth in streaming revenue and new licencing deals that offset declines in download and physical goods sales. The news. Continue reading
Radio Holds Key To Streaming Growth [Mark Mulligan]
Streaming use is growing and broadcast radio's audience is shrinking. No surprise there. But what is of interest is the slow pace of the shift, which presents opportunities for streaming. Continue reading
Bid To Co-Own A Hit Song With Prince On eBay
Chris Moon, who co-wrote the song "Soft & Wet" with Prince on the Purple One's first album is selling his share on eBay for $490,000. The song also appeared on. Continue reading
Live Nation, Others, Join Los Angeles Mayor’s Fund To Promote Diversity In Entertainment
Live Nation, along with other major entertainment companies including CAA, UTA, WME, and others to have signed on to the Los Angeles Mayor backed Evolve Entertainment Fund, a partnership designed. Continue reading
How To Develop Your Artist/Band “Story”
As a performer having a strong "story" can go a long way towards shaping your identity, your brand, and how you are perceived by potential fans. Here we look at. Continue reading
Discs To Digital: The Strange History Of Music Formats
While streaming has become the dominant form of music consumption, the road to get here was a complex and varied one. Here we look at the history of the physical. Continue reading
5 Ways To Engage Fans After Facebook Algorithm Shakeup
As Facebook's algorithm changes, it's becoming harder for artists to stay connected with their fans as the service gravitates away from posts by businesses and media and towards what it. Continue reading
