Study Reveals How Smart Speakers Impact Music Consumption
A new study from AudienceNet has revealed that, surprise surprise, those over the age of 16 with smart speakers in their homes are listening to more music, for longer periods. Continue reading
Spotify Turns 10: Is It Friend Or Foe?
[UPDATED] Spotify turns 10 years old this Sunday October 7th. On that day, T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" was the #1 song, Metallica's "Death Magnetic" the #1 album and a Scandinavian. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week we're sharing helpful tips for the independent, do-it-yourself artist on how they can promote their music on digital platforms more effectively, what makes for smart touring route, how. Continue reading
Digital Music Promotion: 5 Keys To Success
The world of online promotion is a crowded one, with new music being released everyday, it can be difficult to get your work noticed at all. Unfortunately there's not silver. Continue reading
Arithmetic Online: The Ethical Pool Solution To Streaming Royalty Allocation
Fans and artists alike are currently more than a little a displeased by the "Big Pool" method with which streaming services calculate how artists get paid. Here we explore an. Continue reading
Google Maps Adds Spotify, Apple, Google Music Integration
Google Maps has added Spotify, Apple Music and Google Play Music integration as part of major update that also includes more live traffic updates. Google Maps is also adding direct integration. Continue reading
On-Demand Streaming To Have 19.8% Compound Annual Growth Through 2026 [PMR Analysis]
On-demand streaming will have 19.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2026, according to an new analysis by PMR. YouTube and its massive audience remains the wild card. Will more. Continue reading
BMI Has Record Year, Revenue Tops $1B, Digital Up 32%
BMI has reported record revenue of $1.199 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30th. The PRO distributed and administered a record $1.118 billion in royalties to its songwriters, composers and. Continue reading
Challenge Of Posting Classical Music Without Copyright Violation: A Glimpse Of The Future?
Despite the composers having died hundreds of years before the concept of copyright violation had even appeared on scene, performers are now finding it difficult to post their performances of. Continue reading
