Radio Is Switched On Again
In this piece Keith Jopling explore how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused traditional broadcast music radio to make and impressive comeback, with both commercial and public radio networks the. Continue reading
The Question Consumers Are Asking About Radio: Can I Trust You?
Here Fred Jacobs looks at the disruptive effects the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the radio and podcast industry, and the incredibly high value listeners place on trust when it. Continue reading
3 Realistic Short-Term Goals For Unestablished Artists
Shooting for the moon works for some musicians, but if you’re in it for the long, and are serious about sustaining a career in music, it is to your benefit. Continue reading
Amazing Radio To Revive CMJ Music Marathon [UPDATE]
UPDATE: UK based Amazing Radio has announced that it is reviving shuttered US indie and college radio brand CMJ. Amazing Radio launched in the UK in 2009 as a platform. Continue reading
The Lost Art of Listening: Up Next [Volume 2]
In this second installment of the Lost Art of Listening series, Song Somelier Keith Joplin looks at the continued importance of human curation in an increasingly algorithm driven world. Guest. Continue reading
SiriusXM Offers Free Access Through May 15, Adds Special Programming
SiriusXM is now offering free access to its full Premium lineup in North America through May 15th. Anyone who is not already a SiriusXM subscriber can download the SiriusXM app. Continue reading
Beats 1 DJ’s To Broadcast From Their Homes with Celebrity Guests via FaceTime
Beats 1, Apple’s global online radio station, is broadcasting live 24/7 from the homes of its DJs alongside a slate of exclusives. Starting today, Apple Music hosts will record their. Continue reading
Coronavirus Is Altering The Music Business Big Time, But It’s Not All Bad
With shows, festivals, and tours cancelling everywhere, the music industry is in for some big changes, as COVID-19 continues its disruptive path forward. Here we look at how some of. Continue reading
What Are Neighboring Rights Royalties and How Do You Collect Them?
Neighboring rights are one of the most misunderstood revenue streams in the music industry. In essence, neighboring royalties for performing artists and master owners are the same as the performance. Continue reading
Warning Signs For Radio As Country Music Embraces Streaming
Streaming of Country music was up 36% in the US last year according to new data from MRC Data/Nielsen Music 54% of American country radio listeners now report streaming music. Continue reading
Ex-SiriusXM Program Director Defines A Hit In 2020 plus The Future Of Satellite Radio
Following eight years working in Satellite radio, industry veteran Jackson Bull weighs in on the challenge of defining a “hit” and how his former company was able to carve out. Continue reading
