Enter NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest – Just 5 Days Left!
Playing Tiny Desk Concerts – stripped down performances at the NPR office – has become a right of passage for any band releasing a public radio friendly album. Each year. Continue reading
MusicFirst Coalition Pens Open Letter to Congress
Music industry advocacy group MusicFirst has sent an open letter to Congress setting out their legislative priorities. Members of the coalition include the Recording Academy, the RIAA and the American. Continue reading
Musicians Sues Distributor E1 Direct Deal With SiriusXM
In a piece of legal news with wide implications for the music business, indie string trio Time for Three and S'More Entertainment have filed a class action lawsuit against Entertainment. Continue reading
SoundExchange To Continue To Distribute Most Pandora Royalties To Artists Despite Direct Licensing Deals
Royalties from Pandora’s ad-supported radio service will continue to be paid to artists through SoundExchange, despite recent direct licencing deals with major music companies. The agreement both insures a major. Continue reading
Drake, Chainsmokers Top iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees 2017
The iHeartRadio Music Awards has named its 2017 nominees. Drake leads with 12 nominations, including Male Artist of the Year while The Chainsmokers received 11 nominations, including the inaugural Best. Continue reading
Top 20 Songs, Artists, Breakouts Across 2800 Digital Radio Services Including Pandora, SiriusXM
Most "Top" charts at this time of year come from a single service – Spotify, Apple Music, etc. So when charts combine 2800 sources, we take notice. SoundExchange has shares 3. Continue reading
Radio Once Again Seeks To Pay Songwriters Lower Rates
In an ongoing quest to hang on to precious dollars, a committee representing 10,000 radio stations is dropping a lawsuit on performing rights organization Global Music Rights, in hopes of. Continue reading
DigitalRadioTracker: Tracking Internet Radio Spins
Although internet radio has in many ways been a large asset to the music industry, allowing artists to launch shows, stations, and further connect via this new platform, however being. Continue reading
Is Pandora For Sale? CNBC Says Yes, Reuters Says No
Pandora is for sale, sources tell CNBC. The primary suitor is reportedly SiriusXM, who Pandora rejected several months ago. The dealmaking is in "the first inning of the process," according to. Continue reading
