Hope In Numbers: 57% 16-24 Year Olds Use Paid Streamer

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has released its Music Consumer Insight Report 2018. The study examines how consumers in key demographics engage with recorded music across twenty. Continue reading

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What Artist Should Play Halftime At “The Big Game?”

Even for those less interested in sports, the Super Bowl has often gained national attention for its pricey commercials and star-studded halftime shows. Here Fred Jacobs reflects on the significance. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Tencent IPO Delayed • Kanye Invades Trump • Netflix Gets Musical • More

FRIDAY 10.12.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Maintaining Rights To Your Masters And Why It Means Everything

Gone are the days of labels compelling artists to relinquish creative control of their music in exchange for a promised lengthy in music. In this piece we take a hard. Continue reading

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What Is The Music Modernization Act and What Does Mean For You?

[UPDATED] The Music Modernization Act was signed into law by President Trump today. The multifaceted legislation had widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of antiquated licensing laws. But what. Continue reading

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Industry Reacts As MMA: AIMP, A2IM, Music Biz, ASCAP, SoundExchange, BMI, Sound Royalties

The Music Modernization Act is finally the law of the land. With Kid Rock at his side, President Trump signed the bill on Thursday in the White House's Roosevelt Room.. Continue reading

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Trump Signs Music Modernization Act Into Law

President Trump signed the sweeping Music Modernization Act into law today in a Roosevelt room ceremony. Kanye West was missing in action as Kid Rock, members of Mercy Me, Jeff. Continue reading

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Premiere Your Next Music Video As A LIVE Facebook Event

While it may seem contradictory, Facebook is now allowing its users to post prerecorded videos as "live" events – a new promotional feature which Chris Robley tells us could be. Continue reading

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Bandsintown Launches NYC Performance Space At Velvet Underground Experience

Concert discovery platform Bandsintown announced the launch of The Bandsintown Studio, a dedicated performance space located at the new Velvet Underground Experience exhibition, which opened on Oct. 10th.

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Sony, Warner Music Invest In Tencent Ahead Of IPO

While Chinese streaming giant Tencent Music Entertainment's announcement that it was planning to go public in the US was in and of itself major news, a revelation that both Sony. Continue reading

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Genius, Apple Music Partner For Lyrics, Player

The Genius crowd-driven lyrics database is now available on Apple Music as part of an expanded partnership. Apple Music subscribers who visit Genius will also be able to play full. Continue reading

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