Frank Ocean Just Proved: Direct To Fan Works, Labels Mean Less Than They Think, Exclusives Suck But Still Matter
Frank Ocean has just shaken up the music industry, probably forever. His dual exclusive releases via Apple on Friday and Saturday ignited a long overdue debate about exclusive streaming releases; and hidden. Continue reading
WATCH: Apple Music’s Cash Money Documentary Official Trailer
Last week Apple Music announced a new deal with hip hop powerhouse Cash Money Records, which will officially begin with a documentary about the label and its founder. Now the. Continue reading
How Frank Ocean, Drake, Kayne West, DJ Khaled, Others Are Using A Loophole To Game The Charts
[UPDATED] In late 2014, as part of a move to include digital consumption in its chart calculations, Billboard began counting 1,500 streams or 10 paid downloads of a song as. Continue reading
Building A Fanbase With Facebook Music Video Ads
Thanks to social media, buying advertising to promote music is no longer just for deep pocketed major labels. But where is the best place to spend limited funds? That's a. Continue reading
Spotify’s Most Viral Tracks US, UK And Globally
These lists represent the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from 8/5-11/2016 via Facebook,. Continue reading
JOB: Director Marketing, Sales, Licensing At Smithsonian Folkways
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is seeking a new Director Marketing, Sales and Licensing. Smithsonian Folkways is an internationally prominent nonprofit record label located within the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage at. Continue reading
Universal Invests in Indie Petrol Records, Deal Includes New INXS Documentary and Records
UMG has taken a major stake in indie Petrol Records. Now that, thanks to streaming, the major music groups have found their footing, they're again consolidating their dominate position with. Continue reading
Old Music Is Outselling New Music For The First Time Ever
Even Adele can't save the legacy music industry… Old music is outselling new music for the first time ever, according to Nielsen. Some of its has to do with millennials. Continue reading
Sony Acquires Ministry Of Sound, One Of World’s Largest Indie Labels
Sony's UK arm has acquired one of the world's biggest remaining independent labels, Ministry of Sound. The UK indie label specializes in dance and house music and has scored cumulative album. Continue reading
Ruth B’s Streaming Success: Anatomy Of A Developing Artist [Glenn Peoples]
How was up-and-coming artist Ruth Berhe able to amass 115 million spins on Pandora before her debut album was even released? In this look at DIY done right, we follow Ruth. Continue reading
