Indie Rise Records Outperforms With 5% Of 2014’s Hard Rock Record Sales
Rise Records, an indie label based in Beaverton, Oregon, is attracting attention for its outsized performance. With 6 enployees the label has had 3 releases in the Billboard 200 this. Continue reading
Prince Says Major Label Heads “Always at the beach with their kids”
Prince may have made a deal to release his music via Warner Music Group, but that doesn't mean his criticism of the traditional music industry is about to become muted.. Continue reading
Sub Pop Opens Record Store At Sea-Tac Airport
Sea-Tac Airport can now boast indie and vinyl cred in future branding with the opening of Sub Pop's new merch and music store. The store's inventory includes not only vinyl. Continue reading
Got A New Band? You’ll Need An Internal Band Contract
By copyright and intellectual property attorney Wallace E. J. Collins III, Esq.. Over the years there have been many lawsuits between and among the members of various musical bands. These. Continue reading
Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US, UK & Global
The most streamed tracks on Spotify from April 28 – May 4. UNITED STATES 1. Iggy Azalea, "Fancy" (Virgin EMI Records) 2. John Legend, "All of Me" (Columbia Records) 3.. Continue reading
Live Nation Reports Improving Financials
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. continued to pare losses in the first quarter of 2014, reporting a net loss of $32.4 million against a loss of $63.2 million in Q1, 2013. Overall. Continue reading
RapGenius Makes Nice With Music Publishers
UPDATED: The press release may win the prize for vaguest of all time, but RapGenius has apparently reached an agreement with music publishers; or at least with The National Music. Continue reading
Vevo To Insert and Swap Out Ads In Music Videos Via Deal With Mirriad
Last night Vevo announced quite a bit of news at its NewFront pitch. Of special interest is a deal with Mirriad, a company that inserts ads into surfaces shown in. Continue reading
Music ADHD: Users LOVE The Skip Button, says Spotify Data Scientist
It's as if attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is running rampant among music fans. 24% of Spotify users hit the skip button within the first 5 seconds of a song starting, according to. Continue reading