Full Text Of Apple’s Statement Blasting Spotify With All The Nasty Bits Highlighted
Apple Music has gone on the offensive with an uncharacteristically strong statement "Addressing Spotify’s claims," after the streamer filed a complaint with the European Commission over Apple App Store fees. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: SXSW 2019 • Third Man Turns 10 • Ben Folds + Patreon • AIM • More
In this week's edition of the Business Of Indie, SXSW 2019 is in full indie swing, Jack White's Third Man turn 10, Ben Fold embraces fan subscription site Patreon and. Continue reading
Supreme Court Tells Songwriters: “You’ll Have to Wait”
In a further bit of bad news for music creators, the Supreme Court recently ruled that artists who are victims of copyright infringement must wait, in some cases for as. Continue reading
Music Industry’s Revenue Growth Continues, But There Are Warning Signs
New numbers released by the RIAA show that recorded music revenues have continued to grow over the past year, reaching an uptick of 13% overall. This is good news for. Continue reading
Best Times To Post On Social Media 2019 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Knowing the best times to post on each social media service is a confusing but crucial step in the marketing process. Using combined data from QuickSprout, Buffer, TrackMaven, Fast Company,. Continue reading
A2IM, RIAA, Music Trade Groups Unite To Improve Digital Attribution, Credits
The RIAA, A2IM, The Artist Rights Alliance and SAG-AFTRA have joined forces to support the creation of a “more robust and effective system of digital attribution and credits.” For the. Continue reading
Facebook Expands Spotify Integration, Watch Party, More
Facebook has announced several new music and video improvements including expanded integration with Spotify, a new look for its Watch Party shared viewing function and expansion of all its music. Continue reading
#HowWeListen: Amber Horsburgh/Deep Cuts [INTERVIEW]
In their interview series "How We Listen" Byta sits to to chat with artists and other music industry professionals about their listening habits, and how they discover music both new. Continue reading
Napster Turns A Profit, Partners With Univision
The latest financial filings from Napster proves that music streaming – at least, the all paid variety – can be profitable. From 2017 to 2018, Napster moved from a net. Continue reading
