RIAA Recaps 2016 Gold & Platinum Certifications

The RIAA certified 890 Digital Single Awards and 407 Album Awards in 2016. Here are some of the year’s highlights.

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The Record. Co. Celebrates The Finest Of Boston’s Musicians [INTERVIEW]

In order to highlight Boston's recent blossoming music scene, the people behind The Record Co. are releasing a new compilations entitled The Boston Sessions. Here they discuss both the project and. Continue reading

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Spotify Tests New ‘Jump In’ Feature For Free Users That Makes Paying For Premium Much Less Attractive

[UPDATED] Spotify is in the midst of protracted renegotiations with the major labels, and a sticking point, according to multiple sources, is the music companies' desire to scale back the streamer's free. Continue reading

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TuneCore Launches In Italy, Shares New Streaming Growth Stats

TuneCore continued to grow in 2016, despite increased competition, thanks to overseas expansion.  That effort was no doubt made easier by Believe Digital, which acquired TuneCore in 2015 and already. Continue reading

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The Most Played Americana Albums of 2016

The Americana Music Association has announced its year-end Top 10 and Top 100 most played Albums of the Year. These are based on the records reported to the Americana Airplay. Continue reading

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Vinyl Sales Tops Digital Downloads In UK

For the first time ever, the recording industry made more money from vinyl album sales than downloaded albums in the UK last week. According to figures published by the Entertainment. Continue reading

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Spotify Is Favoring Its Own Playlists At The Expense Of Indie Curators and Artists

Although Spotify certainly has many fine features, many artists have found it to be lacking when it comes to the tools it makes available to artists to market themselves on. Continue reading

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UPDATE: Criminal Probes Launched As Oakland Ghost Ship Fire Death Toll Climbs To 36

Investigations have been launched into the cause of the deadly fire at Oakland's Ghost Ship. But even as the death toll climbs to 36, questions are being asked about its. Continue reading

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Music Confidential Releases Unique Music Revenue Report

In special end of year report, we take a unique look at some revenue figures from the year in music business. Rather than sorting revenue by type of right, this. Continue reading

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Grammy Nominees 2017 Named [The Full List]

Beyonce and Adele dominated the nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards with both receiving coveted album, record and song of the year noms. The 59th Annual Grammys will air live from. Continue reading

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Amazon Doubles Down On Vinyl With Launch Of Vinyl Lounge Community, 12 Days Of Giveaways

Amazon has become a key sales outlet for vinyl records, and their music team is promoting the format with two new initiatives.

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