The Unsung Heros Behind Songwriting’s Renaissance In The Digital Age [Thomas Scherer, EVP BMG]
When it comes to making a song a success, one of the key players, the song plugger, is often forgotten, and although the role has certainly changed dramatically over the. Continue reading
Concert Promoter AEG Sets Aggressive Environmental Goals
A concert promoter with a Senior Director of Energy and Environment? It's true and AEG's announced at SXSW Eco on Tuesday that the global concert promoter was adopting a new, science-based. Continue reading
Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize For Literature
Bob Dylan has won the 2016 Nobel Prize For Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition." Bookmakers had put the rock icon's odds of. Continue reading
Pandora Rebrands With New Logo
Pandora is revving up it efforts to encourage users to transition from free to paid as it preps its on demand streaming music service for launch later this year. Along. Continue reading
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Struck By Drone On Stage [VIDEO]
A member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was hit by a drone during a show. Labels that underreport, promoters that hide sales, low streaming payments… musicians already have a tough time. But. Continue reading
Questlove’s Supreme Weekly Show Debuts On Pandora
Pandora debuted the first episode of the Questlove Supreme show today. It's a weekly three hour "ride through the global musical landscape featuring adventurous music selections, compelling conversations and revealing. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 8.26.16: Clive Davis Honors Pharrell • MPA Joins Operation Creative • Women In Music Event
Clive Davis is honoring singer-songwriter Pharrell with his Legend in Songwriting Award at the 12th annual Songs of Hope event on September 15 in California. The event benefits the City. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
In this week's deluge of tips and good advice, we offer suggestions on using fan feedback to make better music, how songwriters can avail themselves of Instagram's new story feature,. Continue reading
The Kesha-Dr. Luke Lawsuit Exemplifies Everything That Is Wrong With The Music Industry
Ke$ha's decision to drop her California lawsuit in order to continue making music does not indicate that her allegations were in any way false, as she continues to pursue said. Continue reading
Likely Pop Sensation? The Numbers Behind Dagny [Liv Buli]
Can numbers predict the next big pop sensation? Here we look at how a dramatic spike in an artist's popularity across YouTube, Pandora, and social media could predict massive success. Continue reading
