A Music Industry Post 2020 Depression Recovery Plan
After the obvious “When will this end?” pondering what comes next is the question haunting every member of the music industry. This essay digs into the data to find some. Continue reading
As Record Labels Still Demand Copyright Filters, Facebook Removes Guy Playing Bach
The latest in a string of absurd copyright stories, Facebook’s copyright filters squelched a recently posted violin recital livestream of Bach’s Partita for Violin Solo No. 1 – a piece. Continue reading
Top Music Industry Documentaries For Watching While Quarantined
If you’ve already binged through your favorite series but aren’t quite ready to commit to reading a book, these music documentaries can be a great way for music nerds to. Continue reading
Bob Dylan Scores First-Ever Billboard #1 With A 17 Minute Song
Bob Dylan has scored his first-ever #1 on the Billboard charts with a 17-minute song about the assassination of JFK. “Murder Most Foul,” released March 27th, chronicles the 1963 assassination of President. Continue reading
Pitbull Throws Down with ‘I Believe That We Will Win’ Release, Fan Generated Video
It started with a chant commonly shared at sporting events and a call from a friend. “He told me, ‘Hey, I made a beat to this’ and I thought it. Continue reading
26M Watch ‘Bocelli: Music For Hope’ UMG YouTube Broadcast [VIDEO]
UPDATED: More than 3 million watched live on YouTube Sunday as Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performed inside an empty Duomo cathedral in Milan, Italy. Within hours that number had ballooned to. Continue reading
Universal Music Fire Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed
A federal judge in LA has dismissed the class-action lawsuit brought against Universal Music Group by musicians after a 2008 fire that destroyed a substantial part of the UMG archive. Continue reading
#CoronaPositive: Lizzo Treats Detroit Emergency Room Staff To Lunch
Lizzo treated medical staff at a Michigan hospital to lunch, providing a little support as they cope with the growing health crisis inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency room staff. Continue reading
Spotify, Warner Music Group Sign ‘Expanded’ Global Licensing Deal
Warner Music Group and Spotify have signed a new “expanded” global licensing deal both companies announced on Wednesday. A joint statement reads: “Warner Music Group and Spotify are pleased to. Continue reading
Midem 2020 Cancelled, Digital Edition Planned
Global music industry convention Midem scheduled for June 2-5 in Cannes, is canceled over concerns about the coronavirus and a digital edition is being planned. The next Midem will take. Continue reading
