CD Baby Artists Earned $100 Million In 2018
[UPDATED] CD Baby has revealed that it's artists earned more than $100 million in 2018. That impressive number includes income from digital distribution (streaming and downloads) along with YouTube, music. Continue reading
Most Influential Music Blogs
Never underestimate the power of music blogs in a marketplace where an almost unlimited number of voices are screaming for attention. We look at the Top 25 of the 200. Continue reading
Nielsen Music 2018 Report: On-Demand Streams Up 49%
Nielsen Music has released it 2018 Year-End Highlights. The survey shows a year of significant overall industry growth, with total album equivalent audio consumption up 23% over 2017, driven by. Continue reading
RPM Music Distribution Shuts Down Without Warning
RPM music distribution has shut down without warning. The Concord, Ontario based company whose distribution and one-stop clients include independent labels Concord, eOne, Drag City and Rough Trade. A letter. Continue reading
When Economic Theory Fails: A Critical Look At Waldfogel’s Digital Renaissance
In this piece, Neil Turkewitz digs deep into the recently released book by Joel Waldfogel entitled "Digital Renaissance: What Data and Economics Tell Us About the Future of Popular Culture,. Continue reading
Top Analysts Cut Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] Stock Price Target, See Rough Ride Ahead
Four top stock analysts have shifted to a bearish outlook for Spotify (NYSE: SPOT). Monday, Guggenheim, Deutsche Bank, Stifel and Nomura reset their target prices to $120, $135, $170 and. Continue reading
So You’re Considering Advertising On Spotify?
With such a vast free user base, advertising on Spotify can be tempting prospect for bands and artists looking to promote their music. In this piece we look at the. Continue reading
2018s Most Memorable LGBTQ Album Covers
While album sales certainly aren't what they used to be, many artists still utilize these long form collections of music as a valuable format for telling personal stories, something which. Continue reading
Email Service Providers For Musicians: An Overview
Given the value of email marketing for artists, being able to send mass emails to more than 100 of your fans at a time is essential. For such tasks, we. Continue reading
