Congress To Vote On Music Modernization Act Today With Support Of Independent Labels
An expanded Music Modernization Act is scheduled for a vote in the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday. Though not without its critics, the bipartisan legislation has the strong. Continue reading
IFPI Reports $17.3B 2017 Global Recorded Music Revenue [Mark Mulligan]
Global recorded music revenue grew 8.5% in 2017 to $17.3 billion, according to a study by international music trade body IFPI. Growth was driven by streaming, but somewhat surprisingly, the. Continue reading
Thinking Locally Is The First Step To Success
While the internet can theoretically allow you to access a potentially limitless fanbase, starting out there can make it difficult to cut through the clutter of millions of other vying. Continue reading
Twitter Is Trending Again: Users Up, $655M Revenue
The death of Twitter appears to have been reported prematurely. A Q1 report to Wall Street beat expectations Tuesday morning with 21% year over year growth in revenue to $655. Continue reading
Spotify Expands Free Music, Adds Assisted Playlists
Spotify is expanding its free ad-supported tier with unlimited access and song play to tracks on 15 personalized playlists. More free music, which is a direct threat to broadcast radio,. Continue reading
Bloodshot Records: 25 Years Of Independent Music [INTERVIEW]
In this interview the people at SoundExchange sat down to chat with Rob Miller, co-founder of indie label Bloodshot Records about the labels upcoming twenty-fifth anniversary, the state of the. Continue reading
Patience: The Most Understated Virtue In The Music Industry
While patience is commonly known to be a virtue, it may just be a necessity for cultivating a successful career in the music business. In this piece Patrick McGuire looks. Continue reading
How People Are Listening To New Music In 2018 [Infographic]
As music PR companies and labels strive to get their artist’s music placed in popular places, it is becoming more and more clear that the industry has changed, with NME stopping their. Continue reading
