Multi-platinum producer Dr. Luke is NOT a public figure says judge
Dr. Luke has produced many platinum releases and been named Grammy Producer Of The Year, but a Judge had decided that Dr. Luke is not a public figure. According to. Continue reading
UMG accelerates IPO as revenue grows 9.4%
French media conglomerate Vivendi’s Universal Music Group has reported revenue of $2.2 billion for the quarter of 2021, up 9.4% from the same period the previous year. Vivendi also shared. Continue reading
Spotify Turns 15 – My How You’ve Grown!
As the streaming giant celebrates its 15th birthday, Fred Jacobs looks back on how Spotify has been able to grow and adapt to keep up with an ever-changing music economy.. Continue reading
Music industry’s center of gravity is shifting (again), says Mark Mulligan
In a stance certain to displease stakeholders who have so much invested in music streaming, Mark Mulligan and the analysts at MIDiA are making the case that a coming revolution. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast #33: IFPI global report • Tower Records returns • more
“Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast with Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Episode #33 is now live. Episode #33 Highlights • IFPI Global Music Report 2021:. Continue reading
IFPI confirms 7.4% global recorded music revenue growth [MIDiA Analysis]
Mark Mulligan of MIDiA digs into the new IFPI report that showed a 7.4% growth in recorded music revenue, which confirms his own analysis that much that the increase comes. Continue reading
Once again racist behavior has no consequences as Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ notches 10th week at #1
Once again in America, racist behavior has no conqueences. In fact, in Morgan Wallen’s case racism appears to have been very good for album sales. Country music’s nearly industry-wide ban. Continue reading
It’s Grammys weekend… YAWN
While the Grammys are still considered by some to be music’s biggest night, COVID-19 along with a combination of other factors could mean that this year’s awards ceremony will not. Continue reading
The Digital Copyright Act: We told senator Tillis not to do this, but he did anyway. So we told him again.
After Techdirt’s reform efforts to the deeply flawed Digital Copyright Act seem to have fallen on deaf ears, they are once again attempting to effect some change on the draft. Continue reading
Record Store Day Drops Set For June 12, July 17
Given ongoing uncertainties about 2021 reopenings, Record Store Day has scheduled its innovative RSD Drops for June 12 and July 17 at participating stores worldwide. RSD Drops are street dates. Continue reading
