Spotify Is Now 10 – How Has It Impacted Music?
Although the Swedish streaming service couldn't have been introduced to the market at worse time, Spotify has managed to not only endure but grow. Now ten years in, we look. Continue reading
INgrooves Joins eMusic Exodus Over Late Payments
INgrooves has joined a growing group of distributors and record labels pulling their music from eMusic over continued payment problems, a spokesperson told Hypebot Monday. Just weeks ago, The Orchard and. Continue reading
5 Reasons Apple’s Acquisition Of Shazam A Big Deal
Apple's acquisition of the music identification app Shazam, while certainly a notable purchase, occurred with little industry fuss, but the spreading of the Apple umbrella over Shazam may have more. Continue reading
SAG-AFTRA, Major Labels Reach New Sound Recordings Deal
SAG-AFTRA has announced a tentative three year agreement with major record labels on a successor contract to the SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Sound Recordings. The deal which. Continue reading
Music Industry ’40 Under 40′ 2018 Named
Billboard has released the 2018 edition of its annual '40 Under 40' list of music industry movers and shakers. The list is designed to both honor and predict the next. Continue reading
Songwriter Wins $44M In Usher “Bad Girl” Lawsuit [VIDEO]
Philadelphia-based songwriter Daniel Marino has been awarded $44.35 million in his lawsuit over Usher's 2004 song “Bad Girl” from the hit album "Confessions." Marino claimed that he was a an. Continue reading
Music in Media Awards Names 2019 Nominees
The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) has announced its 2019 nominees for music in film, TV, video games, commercials and trailers. With over 500 submissions, nominees were chosen from. Continue reading
Stairway To Heaven Isn’t Blurred Lines
In response to a what was, for some, a less than ideal outcome to a recent court ruling from the 9th circuit that "Stairway to Heaven" had not in fact. Continue reading
How Playlist Pitching Really Works On Apple Music
In this new music economy, pitching to playlists has become an essential part of a musicians promotion, as solid streaming placement can often propel an artist toward major success. Here. Continue reading
Tim Pithouse Shifts From Sony To Orchard In Global Role
The Orchard has named Tim Pithouse Global Head of Artist & Label Services. Pithouse joins Sony owned distributor from Sony Music Australia where he served as General Manager, International Marketing and. Continue reading
