What Is SoundScan and How Is It Used?
SoundScan, a tracking platform owned and operated by Nielsen, allows artists to get a close and detailed look at how their music's sales are performing on a week by week. Continue reading
Indie Record Store Black Friday Sales Up 13.8%, reports CIMS
Black Friday sales reports from the Coalition Of Independent Music Stores are in and they were universally positive, according to Michael Bunnell, CIMS Executive Director. Less comprehensive data showed an up day on. Continue reading
This North American Indie Record Store Chain Grew From 8 To 82 Stores In 2017
Much like the recorded music industry, record stores are making a comeback. While the gains are modest, some new stores are opening successfully with a mix of vinyl, merch, used. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Paddles Outside Streaming To Bridge Value Gap
In an effort to close the value gap, Taylor Swift has taken advantage of her industry position and utilized a variety of techniques in the marketing of her albums, making. Continue reading
Streaming: The Music Industry’s Match.com
In the case of artist Bob Seger, retail and plays on AM/FM radio are not sufficient for fans, and streaming provides a better way to match fans with the music. Continue reading
LyricMerch Lets Fans Wear The Words From Their Favorite Songs
LyricMech is bringing song lyrics to merch on a massive scale. Remember those lines in songs that say it all, simply and perfectly? Now fans can emblazon these lines on. Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” Just Topped 1 Million In Sales
Taylor Swift's new album "Reputation" topped 1 million units on Tuesday morning, less than 5 days after it's release. More retail outlets are due to report throughout the day. First day. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Using Dubious Trademark Registrations To Put An End To Sales Of Fan-Made Goods
In an effort to capture maximum Swift Dollars, the popular singer's legal team has been outdoing themselves by attempting to to copyright multiple key phrases from Taylor Swift's lyrics, and. Continue reading
‘Tis The Season, But Are Holiday Albums Profitable?
With November well under way, the sleigh bells are already ringing out, and holiday classics will soon dominate the airwaves, but for all the music played around the holidays, is. Continue reading
Taylor Swift First Day Sales Top 717K, Tour Announcement Planned [UPDATED]
[UPDATED] First day sales for Taylor Swift's new album "Reputation" topped 717,000, according to data gathered by BuzzAngle Music. "She's got a shot at 1.5M for the week given this," says. Continue reading
