KEXP’s Sharlese Metcalf On Seattle Artists, Audioasis [INTERVIEW]
Although it may not have the same level of musical association as cities like Nashville and Austin, Seattle has a rich and varied history within the music industry and is. Continue reading
Why I’m Turning Off The Radio [Tracy Maddux]
At present, the U.S. does not pay royalties to performers when their music is played on the radio, instead compensating only the songwriters. This article looks at how this antiquated legislation came. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Reports Results for 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
iHeartMedia reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2015 showing no revenue growth on a constant currency basis. In addition to it's radio and. Continue reading
New On Our Music Industry Jobs Board: Music Licensing And Royalty Positions @ SiriusXM Radio
Sirius XM Radio is looking for both a Director of Music Licensing and a Senior Manager of Royalties. More on this gig and others on Hypebot's Music Industry Jobs Board. HIRING? Here's how to post. Continue reading
Radio Paradise Pens Letter To David Byrne, SoundExchange Seeking Royalty Relief For All Small Webcasters
New rates set in December by the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board and collected by SoundExchange without warning eliminated a lower tier for small net broadcasters. The result is that most,. Continue reading
Grammy Ratings Slip Slightly
Even with a move to Monday night to avoid Valentine's Day, 2016 Grammy viewing only slipped a little, holding almost dead even with 2015 ratings. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the. Continue reading
Pandora, Spotify And The Future Of Freemium
Although not long ago it was everyone's favorite business model, the growth of freemium based services like Pandora has slowed, causing its financial backers to lose faith, and call into. Continue reading
“Bloody Sunday” Wreaks Havoc On Internet Radio [Kurt Hanson]
The Copyright Royalty Board's recent rate hike continues to decimate the world of independent webcasters, with the result that the past couple of weeks have seen numerous well established internet radio. Continue reading
iHeartRadio Music Awards Announces 2016 Nominees – The Full List
Finalists for the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced this morning. “Our Awards are not chosen by a mysterious panel of judges,” said John Sykes, President of iHeart. “They are. Continue reading