Can Old School Label Talent Transition To Digital? [Jon Maples]
An increasing number of old school label executives are jumping ship as they move to new digital platforms. But the question is being raised as to how smooth the transition will be and to. Continue reading
Pianist Holly Bowling Creates Grateful Dead Tribute [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, PledgeMusic speaks with talented piano player and transcriptionist Holly Bowling about her latest work, a Grateful Dead tribute album titled Better Left Unsung, a followup to her. Continue reading
4 Giveaways You’re A Music Industry Newb
Music industry rookies are dead easy for those more acclimated to the industry to spot, and while coming off as a newb is understandable and forgivable, it's hardly a characteristic. Continue reading
Liv Buli’s Reading List: Obama’s SXSW, Pandora ❤ Hip Hop and Nickelback is Cool Say What? It’s Just Another Week in Music and More
As she does (almost) every week, Liv Buli, the Data Journalist for Pandora's Next Big Sound shares what she's paying attention to, as she parsed data while also taking the cultural temperature. Liv. Continue reading
VMA Ratings Fall Dramatically On MTV, Sister Stations, But Soars On Social Media
Viewership for Sunday's MTV's Video Music Awards fell dramatically for the second straight year, even as related action on social media soared. But what does MTV expect when they repeatedly. Continue reading
Beyoncé Release, Prince Passing Prompt Piracy Surge, Take TIDAL #1
Actions and events often have unintended consequences, and music exclusives and windowing are proving to have their share of both; as proven by consumer behavior since Prince's untimely death and Beyoncé's. Continue reading
Beyoncé Releases Surprise Album ‘Lemonade’ Will Stream Exclusively On TIDAL Forever
[UPDATE 2] Saturday night Beyoncé became the latest superstar TIDAL artist-owner to release their new album exclusively on the platform, following Kanye West and Rhianna. The much anticipated 12 track album,. Continue reading
Beyoncé Surprise ‘Lemonade’ Release Will Be Available For Download Tonight On Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play
Beyoncé's surprise Saturday night album release 'Lemonade' will be available for download starting late Sunday night on Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play and other digital music retailers, according to multiple. Continue reading
