Apple Deleting iTunes LP Format: Beginning Of The End?
Apple is deleting the iTunes LP format. The news was shared with labels and distributors two weeks ago; and now an email to iTunes' music partners has surfaced that states. Continue reading
47 Million U.S. Adults Have A Smart Speaker At Home
I'm one of many who believe that smart speakers will accelerate the adoption of music streaming, bringing it full into the mainstream. Getting an Alexa-enabled Sonos One doubled the amount. Continue reading
A Letter To Songwriters On The Copyright Royalty Board
Following two lengthy years and a slew of cash from digital streaming services and the NMPA, the Copyright Royalties Board has finally reached its decision to increase payout to songwriters. Continue reading
Indies Demand Spotify Stock Profit Share, Sony Responds
While the major labels have promised to pay their artists a share of any proceeds from the sale of their stock in Spotify, the independent music community is demanding that. Continue reading
Suge Knight Attorneys Charged With Witness Tampering
Two former attorneys for rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight were indicted on charges of conspiring to bribe potential witnesses in Knight’s murder case, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed. Continue reading
5 Techniques For Selling More Concert Tickets in 2018
With competition in the live music industry now fiercer than ever before, and ticket sales up appreciably since 2016, artists are eager to get a piece of the live music. Continue reading
Straight Outta Wakanda: How Black Panther’s Score Solved Marvel’s Music Problem
While Marvel movies have certainly been commercial successes, Marvel has thus far largely missed the mark when it comes to the meaningful integration of music into their films. Until, that. Continue reading
5 Tools, Tips For Dodging Artist Burnout
As an entrepreneuring DIY artist, your career is going require massive amounts of time and energy, meaning this risk for burnout is incredibly high. Here we look at some tips. Continue reading
iHeartMedia, 855 Radio Stations Go Bankrupt At 11:59 PM CST Wednesday
UPDATE 3 – The court gave iHeartMedia, its 855 radio stations and creditors until 11:59 PM Central time, Wed. March 7th to agree to a reorganization that would reduce its. Continue reading
