How Frank Ocean, Drake, Kayne West, DJ Khaled, Others Are Using A Loophole To Game The Charts
[UPDATED] In late 2014, as part of a move to include digital consumption in its chart calculations, Billboard began counting 1,500 streams or 10 paid downloads of a song as. Continue reading
Building A Fanbase With Facebook Music Video Ads
Thanks to social media, buying advertising to promote music is no longer just for deep pocketed major labels. But where is the best place to spend limited funds? That's a. Continue reading
Spotify’s Most Viral Tracks US, UK And Globally
These lists represent the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from 8/5-11/2016 via Facebook,. Continue reading
Universal Invests in Indie Petrol Records, Deal Includes New INXS Documentary and Records
UMG has taken a major stake in indie Petrol Records. Now that, thanks to streaming, the major music groups have found their footing, they're again consolidating their dominate position with. Continue reading
Apple Music Makes Cash Money “Power Move”
Apple Music certainly does likes exclusives and is willing to open its checkbook to get them. A new deal with hip hop powerhouse Cash Money Records, which will officially begin. Continue reading
Old Music Is Outselling New Music For The First Time Ever
Even Adele can't save the legacy music industry… Old music is outselling new music for the first time ever, according to Nielsen. Some of its has to do with millennials. Continue reading
Sony Acquires Ministry Of Sound, One Of World’s Largest Indie Labels
Sony's UK arm has acquired one of the world's biggest remaining independent labels, Ministry of Sound. The UK indie label specializes in dance and house music and has scored cumulative album. Continue reading
Why Surprise Album Releases Are The Worst [Cortney Harding]
As part of a growing trend only made possible in the digital age, an increasing number of high-profile artists are choosing to drop their albums suddenly and without warning, which can. Continue reading
