The music industry is embracing Roblox despite alleged questionable practices
From major artists to major labels, the music industry is embracing Roblox. Warner Music Group even invested more that $10 million and has partnered with the startup. Roblox is an online gaming. Continue reading
Grammy Awards move to April 3 in Las Vegas bumping CMT Awards [Official]
The Grammy Awards are moving to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, the Recording Academy has confirmed. The Grammys moved from its original date of. Continue reading
Indie music retailers report 23% growth across all formats (including CDs)
A survey of Coalition of Independent Music stores across the US show end of years sales up an average of 23% across all physical formats. Vinyl sales grew an average. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: ADA signs Murda Beatz • Warner Chappell adds Tay Iwar • Janelle Curtis joins WMG • Merlin • Logitx • more
Grammy-nominated producer and rapper Murda Beatz has inked a global distribution deal with WMG’s ADA. The first single under the agreement – “One Shot” – debuts today 1/14 featuring Blxst. Continue reading
Vinyl sales up 54% in 2021, hit 30 year weekly high
More than 2.11 million albums sold in the US in the week ending December 23, 2021 making it the largest week for vinyl since 1991. That’s a major jump from. Continue reading
2021 major label revenue surged, but what does it mean? [Mark Mulligan]
Why was major label revenue was up 29% in 2021 compared to 6% in 2030 and 10% in 2019? Mark Mulligan of MIDiA runs the numbers to find out. By. Continue reading
Catalogs crowd out currents grabbing 73% of US market as CD sales also grow
If the resurgence in vinyl was not enough to convince you that in music everything old is eventually new again, new sales figures for CDs and music consumption stats should. Continue reading
Dolly Parton just added 47 new Platinum and Gold certifications
Dolly Parton has started the new year with 47 new Platinum and Gold sales certifications from around the world. The new awards presented cover certifications from the United States, United. Continue reading
What’s a record label looking for?
Are you trying to land a record deal and are looking for a way to stand out? Well, if you follow the tips below and you might just get discovered.. Continue reading
Indie Spotlight: Lakeside Entertainment Group
Are you an artist looking for a label? Then you need to check out Lakeside Entertainment Group below. A guest post by Lakeside Entertainment Group from A2im. Lakeside Entertainment Group. Continue reading
