Spotify just put another nail in the Album’s coffin
Streaming and the promotion of playlists have contributed to the demise of the album, alongside shorter and shorter attention spans. But recently, Spotify added insult to injury by eliminating a. Continue reading
Spotify changes auto-shuffle default for ALL albums after plea from Adele
Adele says that she took great care to order the tracks on her new album “30” and was dismayed that Spotify’s default album play setting is auto-shuffle. Being Adele, she. Continue reading
Use this release formula to get more people listening to your music
How and when artists release music has seen some significant transformations over the past few decades. In this piece we look at the best current formula to use in order. Continue reading
4 Genres For Vinyl Collectors To Explore
For music,fans, developing a robust vinyl collection can be an exceptionally enjoyable hobby, although certain genres can be more interesting and challenging to pursue than others. Here we look at. Continue reading
73% Of Fans Never Listen To An Album In Order That The Artist Intended
EU based music streamer Deezer surveyed UK fans and found that 49% are listening to fewer full albums than they were just 3 -5 years ago. The survey found that. Continue reading
Releasing A Single: 10 Best Strategies For 2019 & Beyond
Releasing a single track in 2019 is a very different animal than it once was, and presents a set of unique challenges and opportunities. In this piece Chris Robley offers. Continue reading
‘It is time for a change in how we think about music,’ says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan
The future of music lies beyond the constraints of its current formats, says top industry analyst Mark Mulligan. Answers to questions like the relevancy of the album format, how streaming. Continue reading
Albums Still Have Some Value According To Nielsen Music Mid-Year Stats [Bobby Owsinski]
Even a casual industry observers know that album sales haven't been what they used to be, although some new numbers out from a Nielsen Report reveal that, even in the. Continue reading
National Album Day To Return In 2019
Following the success of the inaugural UK based National Album Day last year, the event, focused on celebrating everything LP, will return in 2019. Set to take place on October. Continue reading
