TUE. BRIEF: Billboard’s Top Digital Music Power Players • Sonos To Add Smart Speakers • TuneIn Premieres Indieclectic Radio • More
Tuesday 8.29.17 Music Business News From Across The Web Congrats to Billboard's Digital Power Players. I hope that we can see more gender, ethnic and age diversity on next year's. Continue reading
Pirate Bay Ordered To Pay Labels A Paltry $477,000
Despite being an early target of multiple lawsuits brought my several labels and music trade groups, torrent tracker Pirate bay is still operating and helping to enable music and media. Continue reading
Former Billboard Editor Bill Werde Named Director Of Syracuse University Bandier Music Business Program
[UPDATED] Former Billboard editorial director Bill Werde has been named director of the Bandier Program for Music Business and the Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. The program, established in 2006, was launched with. Continue reading
Spotify: Last Week’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US, UK, Global
For the week ending 4/14: The Spotify Weekly Charts highlight top artists by listener along with the past week's most streamed and viral songs in the US, UK and around. Continue reading
Record Store Day 2017: A Reminder That Americans Still Buy Music
Did you know that one in three vinyl buyers also pays for an on-demand music subscription? Even in the age of streaming, many still want to touch, feel and own. Continue reading
Chance The Rapper Says Apple Music Paid $500,000 For 2 Week “Coloring Book” Exclusive
After weeks of questions from insistent fans, Chance The Rapper shared that Apple Music had paid $500,000 last year for a two week exclusive on his then highly anticipated "Coloring. Continue reading
Lady Gaga Made $0.00 For Playing Superbowl, But Rewards Are Enormous [Watch Full Performance]
[UPDATED] When Lady Gaga took the stage for Sunday's Superbowl Halftime, she'll did it for free. That's right, her paycheck for the day is $0.00. In fact, several years ago. Continue reading
‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Soundtrack: Will It Be As Big As Its Predecessor?
While the film itself may have received mixed reviews, the soundtrack to last year's Fifty Shades of Grey was given glowing feedback across the board. With the sequel set to hit. Continue reading
