Luminate claims ‘consensus’ but Indies still want delay in Billboard Chart sales data changes
Luminate will proceed with changes in how it counts physical sales from independent music stores used to calculate the Billboard Charts despite significant pushback from the independent community. Yesterday, Luminate. Continue reading
Vinyl industry opposes ‘dramatic’ shift in music store sales reporting
The Vinyl Record Manufacturing Association (VRMA) and the Vinyl Alliance have joined forces to oppose Luminate and Billboard’s upcoming changes to how music sales are calculated from independent retailers. Data. Continue reading
Chart data collection change will under-report physical sales by 95%, say indie music stores
Indie music stores and labels are sounding the alarm over plans by Luminate, the music data provider for the Billboard charts, to change how it calculates physical sales at independent. Continue reading
Kanye West’s innovative Donda 2 release declared ineligible for the Billboard charts
Billboard has decided that Kanye West’s $200 Stem Player-only independent Donda 2 album release is not eligible for inclusion on the official Billboard Charts. Kanye West who now goes by. Continue reading
Iron Maiden achieves highest charting album ever on Billboard with ‘Senjutsu’
Following nearly half a century together, the band Iron Maiden continues to climb to new heights, debuting at No. 3 in the Billboard 200 with the release of their latest. Continue reading
Billboard Once Again Shakes Up Its Charts – This Time In A Good Way
Popularity charts have often been used more for bragging rights than an actual metric for music success, with artists often gaming the system to inflate their perceived popularity. That said,. 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
Billboard + Bandsintown Tour Indexes Launch With Billie Eilish, Letterkenny Problems At #1
Just weeks after Bandsintown launched twenty-four Worldwide, US and City Live Music Charts, the top-ranked concert discovery platform has added the Billboard + Bandsintown Tour Index, four new weekly touring. Continue reading
Cities Are Artist Discovery Secret Sauce In Bandsintown’s New Live Music Charts
Included in Bandsintown's new live music charts are 20 that offer a first-ever glimpse into early artist growth in 10 major US cities. Most artists first built a fan base. Continue reading
