Best Buy Just Killed The CD
Best Buy cut the number of music CD's it carries dramatically this week. The electronics retailer operates more than 1100 stores in the United States and was the largest chain. Continue reading
Music Industry’s Nonsense ‘Myth Busting’ About EU’s Censorship Machines Essentially Just Saying ‘Nuh-uh’ Repeatedly
ALTERNATIVE VIEW: In this op-ed, Mike Masnick busts the myth busting of major EU publishers who were attempting to counteract criticism of the EU's Copyright Directive's Article 11 "link tax", and. Continue reading
What To Consider When Building Your Band’s Website
Having a solid web presence is essential to being successful as a musician in 2018, and a website is a key part of this. Here we look at several important. Continue reading
Nile Rodgers Elected Songwriters Hall Of Fame Chairman
Chic founder, producer and songwriter Nile Rodgers, who was nominated to the Songwriters Hall of Fame earlier this year, has been elected as the Chairman of the organization. He was elected. Continue reading
Streaming Changes Everything For Music Catalogs
Most labels and many musicians thrive because of their hits, but survive over time because of their catalog. But as MIDiA analyst Mak Mulligan points out, streaming , which offers. Continue reading
Artists Up In Arms Over Coachella’s Radius Clause
[UPDATE] Festivals have become a preferred way for artists to gain visibility and earn some serious cash, but their ubiquity has often leaves these events competing for customers, causing them. Continue reading
Ed Sheeran Sued For $100M Over ‘Let’s Get It On’ / ‘Thinking Out Loud’ Similarities
Structured Asset Ales, a part owner of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” is suing Ed Sheeran for $100 million after being blocked from a similar lawsuit brought by other. Continue reading
A2IM Indie Week 2018 Recap: #RepresentationMatters
In this recap of the A2IM's recent Indie Week music conference, Amy Hanna looks at the event's focus on inclusivity and representation, as reflected in the conference's panels discussing gender. Continue reading
