Playlists Have Passed Album Listenership, Says New Study
It's no secret that how music is discovered and consumed is changing at a dizzying pace, thanks to streaming music. The latest proof is a survey that shows that listening. Continue reading
Recorded Music Business Grew 8.1% In First Half Of 2016 Driven By Spotify, Apple Music
After a decade of decline, the U.S. recorded music business is growing for the second year in a row, according to the RIAA. Driving the trend is the revenue source. Continue reading
Desperate For New Label Deals, Spotify Reverses Position And Will Allow Release Windowing [Report]
Spotify is ready to allow new releases to be windowed on its paid Premium service. The music streamer needs new contracts with the major labels before it can move forward. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: Apple, Cash Money “Power Move” • Kesha Drops Abuse Claims • Blockchain Investments • More
WEDNESDAY 8.16.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple continues to write checks to the 'big' music industry, but will they ever fund artist development? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Is This The End Of Freemium Music On Spotify? [Mark Mulligan]
New stats put Spotify paid users at more than 35 million. Even more impressively, the music streamer appears to be growing at 2 million subscribers per month. Much of that. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Tidal names yet another new CEO, Spotify's top music of 2015 is revealed, and we hear how streaming is creating new type of superfan. All this and more as we. Continue reading
FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Coldplay Says No To Freemium • R.I.P. Scott Weiland • Global Creatives Study • More
Friday 12.4.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Coldplay says no to Spotify. The end of freemium or dawn a two class music listening? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Welcome To Our World: The Spread of Content Piracy
The value of a copyright is at the core of most discussions about compensation and fairness in the music industry. But how we, as a society, value copyright is effected. Continue reading
Amazon Will Launch New Music Streaming Service Next Month [Report]
Amazon is so close to finishing its deal with the major labels that it will launch a competitor to Spotify and Apple Music in September, sources tell the Financial Times.. Continue reading