Spotify, UMG Sign New Global Licensing Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) Wednesday announced a new, multi-year global license agreement. Spotify and Warner Music Group announced a new global licensing agreement in April. Indie licensor Merlin. Continue reading
Guide To Creating Great Music With Online Software
Like it or not, COVID-19 is forcing musicians to change how they create. With something as simple as band practice now a potentially dangerous activity, artists need to find new. Continue reading
Top Analytics Tools For Audience Development
Both artists and industry executives employ analytics tools as a means of assessing their niche in the market, as well as identifying weaknesses and key areas for growth. In this. Continue reading
The Over/Under On How The US Could Shut Down Tiktok
With the Trump administration threatening to shut down TikTok in the US, speculation is raging as to what such a move would look like and what laws support or prevent. Continue reading
Logic Retires From Music, Signs Seven-Figure Twitch Deal
Days after announcing his retirement from music and that his new album “No Pressure” will be his last, rapper and producer Logic has signed a seven-figure deal with livestreaming behemoth. Continue reading
Why Spotify Needs Russia [Mark Mulligan]
Last week’s Spotify launch in Russia may not seem like a big deal, until Mark Mullighan of MIDiA pulls back the curtain and digs into the numbers. By Mark Mulligan. Continue reading
Similarities Between Musicians and Startups: Cherie Hu On Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Repsected music industry journalist and researcher Cherie Hu joins co-hosts Michael Banrdvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast. The three discuss the parallels between launching a music. Continue reading
Billboard Alters Chart Rules: No More Ticket & Merch Bundles
Going back on a decision they made in January, Billboard is reversing a rule which factored bundling into how artists’ music is ranked on the charts, hoping this latest revision. Continue reading
85% Of Musicians Can’t Pay Their Bills Without Live Shows, Confirms New Study
An extensive new study shows just how much musicians are suffering from the coronavirus shutdown. The Abacus Data study commissioned by Music Canada looks at the growing impact of the. Continue reading
Songtradr Names Virginie Berger VP Rights Management
Music licensing marketplace Songtradr has named music tech veteran Virginie Berger as VP of Rights Management. In her new role, Berger will lead Songtradr’s Rights Administration platform and manage global. Continue reading
