Spotify Sony Deal With Windowing Confirmed
[UPDATE] Hypebot confirmed late yesterday that Spotify has scored its second new major label deal. The world's second largest music group has joined Universal Music Group and indie licensor Merlin. Continue reading
Spotify Has A New Deal With Sony [Report]
Spotify has scored its second new major label deal. according to a new report. Sources tell Billboard that the second largest music group has joined Universal Music Group and indie. Continue reading
Why Most Artists Don’t Get A Record Deal
While many musicians starting out may assume such things are inevitable, the reality is that most musicians don't get offered a record deal, although this often the result of three. Continue reading
READY TO GET VERY ANGRY? Google Search Results Now Suggest “Best Torrent Sites”
In a move guaranteed to upset artists, labels, publishers and all rightsholders, Google is now suggesting which are the "best torrent sites" in a graphic carousel at the top of. Continue reading
Why The Music Industry Needs Computer Coders
Here Samuel Potts unpacks how the music industry has expanded to include tech companies, meaning that it's now part of the tech sector, as well as why it needs to. Continue reading
FAKE HITS: Millions Of Streams vs. A True Fan Connection [David Emery]
In this article, David Emery explores the industry wide issue of "fake hits" tracks which, although they may amass a host of plays on platforms like SoundCloud, generate little to. Continue reading
Jay-Z and The Art of Windowing: Why 4:44 Is A Very Different Kind of Exclusive Release [ZACH FULLER]
Noting that Jay-Z's new release is the first major release to be windowed this year, MIDiA analyst Zach Fuller sees "4.44" as very different from the average superstar release and the. Continue reading
Jay Z’s New Album 4:44 Certified Platinum Just 6 Days After Release
JAY-Z’s new album "4.44" has been officially certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for 1 million albums sold and/or streamed in the United States. Happening just. Continue reading
