Why We Need More (Quality) Music Journalism
In this piece James Shotwell argues that, as music industry becomes increasingly crowded with artists, the need for more music journalists grows, and that social media's ability to fill this. Continue reading
Ben Kweller Returns After 5 Years Battling Depression
After a five-year hiatus following what he describes as a ‘near death’ incident, indie rocker Ben Kweller has returned to the music scene with a new album and a new. Continue reading
Eminem Is Only Artist w/ 7 Albums Passing 1B Spotify Streams
Eminem has become the first artist with seven albums surpassing the 1 billion streams mark on Spotify. The milestone comes as his 2000 album The Marshall Mathers LP hits the. Continue reading
Why Spotify Is Actually A Win For Artists, Listeners
While Spotify has been a fairly polarizing company in the music industry since its inception, with many in the business feeling that it's financial practices are less than fair, this. Continue reading
‘Gangnam Style’ Hitmaker PSY Goes Indie
PSY, the hitmaker behind “Gangnam Style,” has announced the launch his own entertainment company, P NATION. PSY left YG Entertainment in May of 2018 following eight years with the label,. Continue reading
PledgeMusic Co-Founder Benji Rogers Offers Help As Late Payment Problems Widen
Artist after artist is coming forward to share their stories of late payments and non-payments after their campaign with PledgeMusic had finished. From Jesus Jones to Fastball and beyond, indie. Continue reading
PledgeMusic Issues Statement On Late Payments To Artists With Vague Promise To Do Better In 90 Days
PledgeMusic has issued a statement attempting to calm the fears of the growing number of artists who are experiencing late payment or non-payment after their crowdfunding campaigns were completed. “It. Continue reading
Indie Label Tru Thoughts Celebrates 20 Years of Innovative Vinyl Releases
Brighton label Tru Thoughts is celebrating two decades of innovative vinyl releases this year. From downtempo instrumentals to heavy club tracks, through reggae, dub and hip hop to folk, jazz and. Continue reading
