Capital Records Nabs Columbia Exec Andrew Keller For A&R VP Role
Andrew Keller has been named VP of A&R for Capitol Records. Keller will sign and develop artists for the company, as well as oversee recording projects for new and established. Continue reading
Kanye West’s “The Life Of Pablo” Now Available For Download And Streaming On Spotify, Apple Music
Kanye West said told us he was done with downloads. TIDAL was the only place you'd find his new music, he declared. It would only be streamed and never for. Continue reading
Brandy Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Label For Alleged Double Dipping
Pop singer and actress Brandy has sued her record label for $1 million, claiming that it refuses to let her record or release an album, and bullied her into signing. Continue reading
Boyce Avenue’s Rise To YouTube Stardom [INTERVIEW]
While many artists have tried to make themselves into YouTube sensations, few have succeeded to the extent which Boyce Avenue has. Here the group's frontman discusses their rise to YouTube success,. Continue reading
A Closer Look At RIAA Claim That Vinyl Sales Generate More Revenue Than Billions Of Ad-Supported Music Streams
[UPDATED] A new RIAA report on the "State Of The Music Business" showed that industry revenue from streaming has surpassed download sales for the first time and reported a small. Continue reading
Could Songwriter Metadata Be Delivered Directly To Retailers?
Following the recent rash of improper licensing lawsuits, the question is being raised as to whether or not retailers could potentially have songwriter metadata delivered directly to them by labels. Continue reading
Labels Change Their Tune, Adapt To A Music Industry Without Sales
As labels slowly come to terms with the fact that this is a streaming world, where physical sales are more of lucky bonus than something to relied upon, they are beginning. Continue reading
Gwen Stefani Is Latest Major Artist To Window New Release On Spotify, Apple Music
Gwen Stefani is the latest major artist to keep her new album "This Is What The Truth Feels Like" off Spotify and other music streamers. But unlike Adele and Taylor. Continue reading
A Tsunami Is About The Hit The Music Business And Paul McCartney Is Riding The Wave
News that Paul McCartney was taking advantage of a US Copyright Act provision that allows songwriters to reclaim their catalog after 56 years has sent shock waves through the music industry.. Continue reading
Soundcloud Confirms Deal With Sony, The Orchard, RED Distribution [FULL TEXT OF OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT]
Earlier today we reported that Soundcloud has reached a deal with Sony Music Entertainment. Now it's official. Alongside deals with WMG, UMG and Merlin, the agreement paves the way for a. Continue reading
