10 Most Popular Halloween Songs 2017

Nielsen Soundscan and Billboard have named the ten most popular Halloween songs of 2017.  The list includes several perennial favorites along with some newer tracks.  Here, countdown style, are the 10. Continue reading

Share on:

Jigsaw Tops Tepid Domestic Weekend Box Office, Thor Smashes International Opening

In what proved to be a moribund weekend for domestic box office results, Lionsgate's “Jigsaw” led the pack with a $16.3 million debut in 2,941 North American theaters.  Directed by. Continue reading

Share on:

What Does All Of This Action On Healthcare Mean For Musicians?

Musicians, by the nature of their craft are often self-employed and under capitalized making them particularly vulnerable to changes in health care and insurance. But there is so much noise. Continue reading

Share on:

Jamendo Reports 50% Licensing Growth For 5000+ Indie Artists

Indie hub Jamendo is reporting 50% growth for its music licensing platform.  5000 of the 40,000 indie artists that have uploaded music to the platform have licensed a total of. Continue reading

Share on:

Variety Poaches Two Senior Billboard Editors To Expand Music Industry Coverage

[UPDATED] Much like the music industry is rebounding, so too are the trade media that cover it.  Irving Azoff co-owned Oak View recently bought Venues Today and is angling to. Continue reading

Share on:

11 #SXSW Hacks For The Unprepared [Kosha Dillz]

With SXSW just a week a way, and with time running out to prepare, this helpful set of tips from rapper Kosha Dillz outlines eleven different ideas for those who find. Continue reading

Share on:

Oscar Performances Boost Song Sales 200% On Average

  Nielsen Music tracked the seven songs performed during Sunday night's Oscar ceremony, and they received a collective 200+% sales boost.  Here is the breakdown:

Share on:

La La Land Lands Both Of Oscars’ Music Awards, Streams Soar

UPDATED: Last night's Oscars celebrated the best in film; and since most great films are anchored by music two awards were given that honored music.  La La Land one them. Continue reading

Share on:

9 Examples Of Clever “Back to the Future” Marketing [Kosha Dillz]

Back to the Future day almost made me cry. Not because it was sad that I'm becoming older, but because so much amazing marketing is happening and so many of. Continue reading

Share on:

How to Get 8 Million Plays on YouTube Without Selling Out – Vincent Jacob AKA Yard of Blondes

"He said, 'Just make sure if you fail, you did what you wanted to do.' I took that to heart. I said, 'O.K., then that's what I'm going to do.'. Continue reading

Share on: