Spotify’s Most Viral Tracks US, UK, Global
The most viral tracks on Spotify based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it from Sept. 16 – 22, 2016 on. Continue reading
Apple Music Best Practices For Musicians: They Updated, So You Should Too
As a kind of followup to their earlier 'best practices' piece, The Daily Rind takes use through the updated Apple Music iOS 10 interface, with an refresher on the best practices. Continue reading
Playster Signs With WMG, Sony, Orchard To Add Music To Multi-Channel Streaming Package, UMG Is Lone Holdout
[UPDATED] Playster, the so-called "Netflix of everything" has signed deals with several major music groups to add music to its monthly multi-channel streaming packages which also includes audiobook, games and. Continue reading
Where The Music Business Stands Midway Through 2016 [RIAA Report]
Although it's been about half a decade, the music business has, at long last, seen some appreciable growth in 2016, thanks largely to streaming. However, music continues to be undervalued,. Continue reading
Pandora’s New Direct Deals Are Very Bad News For SoundExchange And Potentially For Artists
Hidden in the hoopla surrounding Pandora's direct deals last week, and the resulting launch of the Pandora Plus interactive streaming service, was the major blow they dealt to SoundExchange; and the. Continue reading
Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ Is Now Streaming On Spotify, But They’re Doing Their Best To Bury It
Apple Music's 2 week exclusive is over and Frank Ocean's #1 album "Blonde" is now streaming on Spotify. But despite claims that it does not retaliate when artists give their competitors. Continue reading
ITunes 69¢ Songs Section Offers Latest Opportunity For Labels To Game The Charts
Last month we learned that artists like Drake, Kayne West and Frank Ocean were releasing albums with 18 tracks or more to game the Billboard charts by taking advantage of. Continue reading
Kickstarter To Relaunch Drip.fm Patreon-Like Artist, Label Subscription Platform
Kickstarter continues to prove that its serious about music. Late last year they hired respected indie label and digital music veteran Molly Neuman, as their first head of music. Now. Continue reading
