Why We Need Pirate Radio For The Twenty-First Century
While streaming services do offer infinite variety and customization, the product remains essentially the same across platforms, and lacks the personal touch of a radio DJ. So then don't these. Continue reading
Sony Sues Rdio Execs Over Fraud: A Cautionary Tale
Here we scrutinize the goings-on within the music industry which led to Sony's recent lawsuit against Rdio's three executives, giving both streamers and licensors an idea of what to watch. Continue reading
Is The Record Industry Really At War With Free Music?
Although some claim that the record industry is opposed to alternative music distribution services like streaming, a cursory look at the RIAA's data from 2015 reveals that this may not. Continue reading
US Is One Of Just 4 Countries Not Paying Performers For Radio Play, And The Others Are…
While songwriters do receive compensation when their music is played on the radio, the US remains one of only four countries in the world which offers no payment to the. Continue reading
Labels Change Their Tune, Adapt To A Music Industry Without Sales
As labels slowly come to terms with the fact that this is a streaming world, where physical sales are more of lucky bonus than something to relied upon, they are beginning. Continue reading
End Of An Era? CBS To Sell All 117 Radio Stations
Broadcast radio may still engage more people every day than any other media, but a major player has decided they've had enough. Media giant CBS has announced that it plans. Continue reading
$20 Billion In Debt, iHeartMedia Fights Off Forced Bankruptcy For Now
iHeartMedia Inc, the largest owner of U.S. radio stations and popular music streaner, on Wednesday managed to secure a temporary restraining order from a state court in Texas, blocking bondholders from. Continue reading
More Than 50% Americans Listen To Online Radio Weekly
Online radio has reached a new high with 50% or 126 million Americans 12+ now listening weekly. The number of listeners is up from 44% last year, according to new. Continue reading
Tuesday Was The Most Important Day For Direct To Fan Music Since Launches Of CDBaby, Tunecore
[UPDATED] I've written about the effects and promise of the digital revolution on musicians and the music industry for almost a decade. But yesterday, separate announcements from Pandora, PledgeMusic and. Continue reading
Warning: Beware NBC/Universal’s Submission Form For “Songland”
Those planning to apply to NBC/Universal's new show "Songland" should read their contracts carefully, as they contain some alarming terminology regarding the amount of control which NBC/Universal would have over. Continue reading
