Cardi B Deletes Instagram Account Over Online ‘Bullshit’ [VIDEO]

Cardi B has quit Instagram after receiving abuse when album “Invasion of Privacy” won the best rap album Grammy on Sunday. The rapper posted a video before deleting the account. Continue reading

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UMG Acquires Independent Music Distributor Ingrooves

Universal Music Group is acquiring independent music distributor Ingrooves Music Group.  Ingrooves will continue to operate as a standalone company led by CEO Bob Roback.

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Amuse To Utilize Machine Learning To Calculate Royalty Advances

Royalty advances are typically an unpredictable shot in the dark about what an artist is worth, with publishers seeking to keep it as low as possible, while artists work to. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: UMG Acquires Ingrooves – The TikTok Music Scam – Tidal Adds Artist, Song Blocking – More

WEDNESDAY 2.13.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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What Should Be Included In A Tour Sponsorship Deck

Nothing is free, particularly in the music industry, and putting together a fantastic tour or festival requires money. One of the best ways to secure funding for these sorts of. Continue reading

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How Has Playlist Culture Affected Our Listening Choices? An Experiment

In an age where playlist culture reigns supreme in our consumption of music, one curious music blogger from NYC took some time to investigate  what today's music consumers are listening. Continue reading

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Is Orchard Co-Founder Scott Cohen Poised To Become WMG’s Resident Futurist?

Orchard co-founder Scott Cohen is headed to Warner Music Group, according to multiple sources. Hypebot recently published a stern warning from Cohen to the music industry to change or risk. Continue reading

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Being A Successful Musician: What Actually Matters

While talent and ability are certainly important factors when it comes be becoming a successful artist, more important still is differentiation. Here we look at what it means to separate. Continue reading

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Identity Theft New Trend In Music Piracy

Music piracy has existed as long the music industry itself, but like every thing else in the biz, it's constantly changing and adapting. The most recent trend appears be impersonation,. Continue reading

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PledgeMusic Shutdown Continues

The suspension of all music crowdfunding campaigns on PledgeMusic continued Tuesday, six days after they began. The company has been silent since last week, leaving thousands of musicians in the. Continue reading

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