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
Warner Music Group Revenue Flat In 2020
Warner Music Group posted their Q4 and full-year results this week showing that revenue was largely unchanged in 2020 for the world’s third-largest music group. According to WMG’s financial statements,. Continue reading
Merck Mercuriadis: ‘I Want To Change The Way The Songwriter Sits In The Economic Equation’ [INTERVIEW]
In this piece, music executive and entrepreneur Merck Mercuriadis discusses his company Hipgnosis, and its recent slew of successful copyright acquisitions. Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of the Legrand Network. Continue reading
Good Deal Or Bad Deal? This Record Deal Simulator Can Tell You
Although a record deal is often perceived as something of an industry Holy Grail for up and coming young artists, the music business is also full of artists getting ripped. Continue reading
It Was Always About Money: Scooter Braun Sells Taylor Swift Catalog For $300M
Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings has sold the master rights for Taylor Swift’s first six hit albums to a private investment fund in a deal reportedly worth more than $300 million.. Continue reading
“YouTube is becoming more important to music than music is to YouTube,” says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan
YouTube announced that it now has 2 billion music users, but the music industry is not taking full advantage of the opportunities that the platform offers, says top MIDiA analyst. Continue reading
Is The Music Modernization Act Stifling Industry Innovation?
When the Music Modernization Act passed, many in the industry were concerned about what impact the legislation might have on the creative sector of the music business. Now, some fear. Continue reading
Spotify Shows ‘Profound Disrespect’ With Promo For Lower Royalty Offer Say Songwriters
Spotify’s recent offer of targeted algorithmic song placement in exchange for a lower royalty rate continues to draw fire. “Spotify’s suggestion to promise more exposure in exchange of lower royalty. Continue reading
