Recording Academy Names 16 To Music Industry Diversity And Inclusion Task Force

Former Obama administration official Tina Tchen, now Chair of the Recording Academy’s new task force on diversity and inclusion, has announced the names of 16 members who will join her. Continue reading

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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

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What Sweden Has To Tell Us About Streaming’s Future

Although none of it is shocking new data from the most recent IFPI study has given us a glimpse of what a later stage streaming economy might look like, thanks. Continue reading

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SoundExchange Launches Music Data Exchange To Connect Label, Publisher Metadata

[UPDATED] SoundExchange has launched Music Data Exchange (MDX), a free software application designed to facilitate the exchange of sound recording and publishing data and ownership claims between record labels and. Continue reading

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From Living Room To Live Room: Recording Studio Breakdown [INFOGRAPHIC]

This informative infographic reveals the principles and construction behind some of the most famous recording studios in the world, as well as revealing the principles and components necessary to construct. Continue reading

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TIDAL Calls Inflated Streams Report ‘Smear Campaign’

Earlier today, we reported that TIDAL had been accused of inflating streaming stats for Beyonce and Kanye West. Hundreds of millions of false plays for superstars were reported to the trades,. Continue reading

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‘This Is America’ Sparks New Musical Resistance

David Deal highlights how the release of the poignant and provocative "This Is America" from Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover) reminds us of music's power to confront society's issues in. Continue reading

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TIDAL Inflated ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ Beyoncé, Kanye Streams [Report]

TIDAL is being accused of inflating streaming stats for two of its most visible artists/partners, Beyonce and Kanye West. The millions of false plays resulted in overpayments to the two. Continue reading

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Jay Z Forced To Testify In SEC Stock Fraud Investigation

A New York federal judge has granted the Securities Exchange Commission’s demand to question rapper Jay-Z without a time limit next week as part of a major securities fraud investigation.

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WMG Sells $400M Spotify Shares, No Profits For Some Labels

Warner Music Group revealed in an earnings call today that it recently sold 75 % of its shares in Spotify, netting $400 million. The transaction happened after the end of. Continue reading

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Warner Music Revenues Rise, Losses Shrink Dramatically

Warner Music Group has announced its Q2 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018.  Driven by streaming. total revenue grew 10.4%, and losses at the world's third largest. Continue reading

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