How Should We Measure An Artist’s Success On 2021?
Combine a fractured global fanscape with an explosion in data and “the idea of a single measure of artist success looks less relevant and meaningful,” writes MIDiA analyst Keith Jopling.. Continue reading
‘Putting music’s power to work for good’ Is 2020’s Greatest Lesson writes UMG’s Lucian Grainge
UMG boss Lucian Grainge shared an optimistic message in his 2020 year end letter to staff. UMG artists and songwriters “brought awareness to worthwhile causes that will help to repair. Continue reading
Label Better Noise Music Makes Mediabase History
In addition to being named the #1 Mainstream Rock Label of 2020, Better Noise Music – the label behind groups like Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach – has. Continue reading
EU Vinyl Market To Grow 6% Annually
The vinyl record market in Europe will grow by $91.94 million, progressing at a compound annual growth rate of 6% from 2020 – 2024. 41% of the market’s growth is. Continue reading
Reddit Buys TikTok Rival Dubsmash
Reddit has acquired short-form social video platform” and TikTok competitor Dubsmash. Dubsmash enables more than one billion video views per month. The app will continue to operate as a separate. Continue reading
What New Mechanical Licensing Collective Means For Indie Songwriters
The MLC – or Mechanical Licensing Collective – is a new U.S.-based organization tasked with administering mechanical licenses for digital audio. So what does this mean for songwriters and their. Continue reading
Priya Dewan On Becoming A Music Industry Leader In Asian Music Markets
In this interview, VP of South Korea & Southeast Asia at The Orchard and CEO of Gig Life Pro, Priya Dewan discusses her experience working as a leader in Asian. Continue reading
Spotify Names 2020 Most Streamed Artists, Songs, Albums, Podcasts
Spotify has named its most tracks, albums, artists and podcasts of 2020. Most Streamed artist and song playlists follow below. Most Streamed Artists Globally Bad Bunny Drake J Balvin Juice. Continue reading
How Musician Recoupment Forgiveness Works
In the UK, enthusiasm has recently been building for the government to involve itself in the private sector by creating a forgiveness clause of sorts whereby artists are not required. Continue reading
Merck Mercuriadis: ‘Hipgnosis Has A Buy And Hold Strategy, Not A Buy And Sell Strategy’
In part two of the Q&A with Merck Mercuriadis of investment/song management company Hipgnosis, we dig deeper into his vision and strategy for the management of the company. READ PART 1. Continue reading
