When To Consider Signing With A Label
While many artists struggling to make it in the music industry may be under the impression that signing with a label is their holy grail, the reality is that signing . Continue reading
Warner Music Group Acquires A&R Insight Tool Sodatone
Warner Music Group has acquired A&R insight startup Sodatone. The company will continue to be run by its founders, Arjun Bali and Jerry Zhang reporting to Vinnie Freda, WMG’s Chief. Continue reading
DMX Wants To Stream His Playlist In Court Today
Defense attorneys for DMX have requested permission to play the rapper’s songs at his sentencing hearing Wednesday on tax-evasion charges. Made public on Monday, the letter to U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff. Continue reading
Gunna, Band Of Heathens Enter Pandora Trendsetters Chart
Two new artists entered the Pandora Trendsetters Chart this week. The Band of Heathens and Gunna both make their Trendsetters debut after spikes in artist station adds and social media. Continue reading
Taking The Music Industry Monopoly Seriously
As weakening antitrust laws and consolidation of businesses continue, virtually every corner of the music industry is now controlled by a choice few companies, whether its streaming or live music,. Continue reading
Music Is “On The Move” says RIAA Chief Cary Sherman
A new RIAA report shows that the recorded music business in the U.S. grew for the second consecutive year in 2017, driven largely by streaming revenue. RIAA chief Cary Sherman. Continue reading
Music Industry Revenue Up 16.5% In 2017, says RIAA
The U.S. recorded music business grew for the second consecutive year in 2017, driven largely by a 56% increase to 35 million paid music subscriptions, according to the RIAA's 2017. Continue reading
Marvin Gaye Estate Wins $5.3M ‘Blurred Lines’ Appeal
A US appeals court let stand a $5.3 million judgment awarded to the Marvin Gaye estate over infringement of Gaye's 1977 song 'Got To Give It Up,' by songwriters Robin. Continue reading
Smart Speakers Will Drive Music Consumption, Industry Growth says New Report
[UPDATED] A new report authored by Music Ally's Stuart Dredge for label trade BPI and the Entertainment Retailers Association [ERA] looks at how voice-controlled smart speakers are transforming how fans. Continue reading
Bootleggers Find New Home On Spotify [Chris Castle]
After a suspicious incident where what appeared to be bootlegs of R&B artist Aaliyah appeared on Spotify, evidence is building that bootleggers are now taking advantage of streaming service's lack. Continue reading
