Guess Clothing Launches Music Div. With Universal Republic Records
Clothing maker Guess has partnered with Universal's Republic Records. It's part of a trend that's seen the relationship between fashion and music get ever closer as both sides seek new. Continue reading
Spotify Shares Most Streamed Songs of Summer 2016 Global, U.S.
Spotify has shared the songs that dominated summer listening in 2016. Drake’s “One Dance” was #1 globally. In second place was Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna with “This Is What You. Continue reading
Is Spotify Punishing Apple Artists?
In an effort to combat the rash of Apple Music exclusives which have been cropping up of late, Spotify has allegedly been manipulating search results so that artists who provided with. Continue reading
A Look At How Well Streaming Music Is Really Doing And The Major Label’s “Streaming Reality Distortion Field” [Mark Mulligan]
All 3 major labels have reported impressive growth in streaming income. But that's only a fraction of the story, says top industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA. "If the music service. Continue reading
CMA Awards Nominees 2016 – The Full List
Keith Urban, Cam and Dierks Bentley announced the nominees for the 2016 CMA Awards this morning on Good Morning America in top categories, and the Country Music Association followed with the other. Continue reading
Desperate For New Label Deals, Spotify Reverses Position And Will Allow Release Windowing [Report]
Spotify is ready to allow new releases to be windowed on its paid Premium service. The music streamer needs new contracts with the major labels before it can move forward. Continue reading
Frank Ocean’s Bombastic Blond Moment And What It Can Tell Us About The Future Of Artists And Labels
After releasing his heavily anticipated visual album 'Endless' and thereby fulfilling his contractual obligation with Universal, Frank Ocean sent massive shockwaves through the music industry by independently releasing another album,. Continue reading
Frank Ocean’s “Endless” Deemed Ineligible For Billboard Charts
Frank Ocean shook up the music industry with unusual back to back releases. His new indie album "Blonde" is headed for #1, but his Universal Music Group release "Endless" isn't. Continue reading
Former Staffer Offers A Rare Look Inside Apple Music
Former Apple Music employee Sean Glass offers a rare look inside the secretive world of Apple, and weighs in on the industry realities behind streaming exclusives and why they can be good for. Continue reading
