REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this revisitation of the past week's biggest music industry news, the promoter of the now infamous Fyre Fest faces major jail time, Bon Iver's manager eyes a congressional seat,. Continue reading
Kobalt Invests $150M In AWAL To Help ‘Thousands Of Emerging Artists’
[UPDATED] Kobalt announced today that it is investing $150 million in its AWAL independent artist and label services division to better serve its growing roster. Kobalt is also combining all of its. Continue reading
Apple Deleting iTunes LP Format: Beginning Of The End?
Apple is deleting the iTunes LP format. The news was shared with labels and distributors two weeks ago; and now an email to iTunes' music partners has surfaced that states. Continue reading
Indies Demand Spotify Stock Profit Share, Sony Responds
While the major labels have promised to pay their artists a share of any proceeds from the sale of their stock in Spotify, the independent music community is demanding that. Continue reading
Red Ink Beneath Streaming’s “New Dawn” [Marc Ribot]
Legendary guitarist Marc Ribot explores the impact of ECM Records move to Spotify as part of broader shift for the label, the effect it will have on artists, and what. Continue reading
Tower Records Founder Russ Solomon Passes
Russ Solomon, founder of the legendary Tower Records chain, died on Sunday night, while drinking whisky and watching The Oscars. Solomon, 92, died from a heart attack, his son, Michael. Continue reading
50% Of UK Music Consumption 2017 Was Streaming, 4M Vinyl Records Sold
Stats released by UK label association BPI, based on Official Charts Company data, showed a strong year for recorded music, with consumption across all formats in 2017, growing at its. Continue reading
Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Black Panther Still #1
The “Black Panther” soundtrack is on top of the Top 200 for the second straight week with 131,000 total units, down 15% over last week, reports Niesen Music. The album. Continue reading
‘Jeff Buckley From Hallelujah To The Last Goodbye’ By Late Singer’s Manager Due 5/29
For the first time since Jeff Buckley's passing, his manager. Dave Lory, is sharing what it was like working with the revered and critically celebrated singer-songwriter who died tragically in. Continue reading
