CLASSICS Act Introduced To Close Copyright Loophole
The CLASSICS Act (Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, & Important Contributions to Society Act) was introduced in the U.S, Congress today by a bipartisan group of Senators. The. Continue reading
Bowie Spotify Streams Jump 42% After Space X Launch
After Tuesday's triumphant launch of a Falcon Heavy rocket by Elon Musk's SpaceX, David Bowie streams jumped 42% on Spotify globally. The launch of the rocket, which features a dummy. Continue reading
SoundCloud’s Uncertain Future
A unique and valued platform for both creators and consumers of music since its creation in 2007, SoundCloud has grown to become an integral part of the world of digital. Continue reading
Pandora Data Journalist Emily Blake On Artist Development Trends [INTERVIEW]
Here data journalist and music curator Emily Blake of Next Big Sound shares her thoughts and insights on finding trends in music, as well as how artists can and should. Continue reading
Arcade Fire Leads 2018 Juno Nominees [FULL LIST]
The Arcade Fire, Jessie Reyez and the late Gordon Downie were among the top nominees for the 2018 Juno Awards. Arcade Fire landed nods for album of the year and. Continue reading
6 Essential YouTube Metrics Everyone Needs To Watch
Besides acting as a platform from which to showcase your content and allow your fans to access your brand, YouTube also has important analytics tools that offer artists important feedback. Continue reading
Significant 2018 Tax Changes For Music Publishers
The passage of the massive tax reform bill will be impacting all major industries, and the music business is no exception. Here we look at who the winners and losers. Continue reading
Charlie Walk’s Lawyer Tells Bob Lefsetz To Back Off
Respected music industry commentator Bob Lefestz suggested in a post that Charlie Walk "get bounced" as a judge on Fox's The Four, after the accusations of a former staffer of sexual. Continue reading
Spotify Revenue Up 40%, On Track To $5B Year [REPORT]
Spotify generated $1.2 billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2017, according to a new report. The strong revenue growth comes as the music streamer nears its first public. Continue reading