TIDAL Denies Streaming Fraud, But Not Late Payments
Just days after it was reported that Beyoncé and Kanye West's TIDAL streaming stats had been manipulated with hundreds of millions of false plays, the music streamer denied the claim. Continue reading
Kickstarter Names Perfect Pussy’s Meredith Graves New Director Of Music
Meredith Graves has joined Kickstarter as their new Director of Music. Graves is an outspoken writer, former MTV News anchor, indie label founder and frontwoman for the hardcore punk band Perfect. Continue reading
Guide To Independently Selling 25,000 Albums
In this piece Sunny Stuart Winter chats with UK based 'ninja rapper' Shaodow, a highly motivated musical entrepreneur who has found remarkable success in selling his album to fans, all. Continue reading
BET Awards Nominees 2018: Khaled, Lamar Dominate
DJ Khaled and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations for the 2018 BET Awards. Khaled is up for six awards and Lamar follows with five. The annual BET telecast celebrates excellence. Continue reading
Americana Music Awards Names 2018 Nominees: Isbell, Price, Carlisle Lead Eclectic Pack
The Americana Music Association has announced its 2018 nominees. Jason Isbell led the nominees with four nods, including for his album "The Nashville Sound," which earned two Grammys last year. Margo Price. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: The Orchard • Symphonic • Warner Music • Spotify
The Orchard has named Jessica Phelps as General Manager, Nashville. As head of The Orchard’s Nashville team. Phelps joins from Q Prime Management, where she acted as Head of Sales. Continue reading
Indies Beat Majors To Grab Biggest Share Of Global Record, Music Publishing Market
The annual Music & Copyright survey of recorded music and publishing companies shows Universal Music Group maintaining its position as the world’s biggest record company and Sony topping music publishing.. Continue reading
YouTube Music Charts Makeover Offers Unfiltered Billboard Chart Alternative
YouTube this week launched new and revamped music charts in 44 countries, as part of what is likely the runup to its new music-centered paid subscription service. The new YouTube. Continue reading
SoundExchange, RIAA, ASCAP, BMI, Others Voice Strong Support Of Senate’s Music Modernization Act
The bipartisan Music Modernization Act was introduced in the US Senate today. It closely mimics the House version which passed recently on a unanimous vote. As with the previous bill, music industry. Continue reading
After Getting Dropped By Your Record Label…
While getting picked up by a label can seem for many artists like the be all and end all, the honeymoon phase following a signing doesn't always last. Here we. Continue reading
