Behind Music’s Gender Divide: Is Hip Hop Keeping Female Artists Off The Charts? [Mark Mulligan]
[UPDATED] Music's gender gap – in the executive suites, the recording studios and on the charts – is unquestionable. But at least on the charts, there are contributing factors, including. Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” Just Topped 1 Million In Sales
Taylor Swift's new album "Reputation" topped 1 million units on Tuesday morning, less than 5 days after it's release. More retail outlets are due to report throughout the day. First day. Continue reading
How To Nail Your Next Press Or Radio Interview: 3 Tips
Press is a key part of growing and getting attention paid to your music and, when it comes knocking, dealing with that press appropriately can make or break whether an. Continue reading
Taking Advantage Of The Recording Studio
Here long-time recording veteran Chris Gilroy pulls from years of experience in the control to offer artists advice on how they most effectively maximize their time often costly time in. Continue reading
YouTube Tries The Frenemy Approach, Partners With Ticketmaster To Sell Tickets Alongside Videos
YouTube is adding concert updates and ticket sales via a partnership with Ticketmaster. The recorded music industry may not be happy with YouTube, but that doesn't mean that artists hoping. Continue reading
Streaming Drives More Music Listening Than Ever Before
Streaming is driving more music listening than ever before, according to stats crunched by Statista for Business Insider. Total music listening hours have increased during the past few years with streaming. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEF: Makeup Now For Sale On Spotify • Spatial Audio • 5 Promising Music Blockchain Startups • More
TUESDAY 11.14.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify's Merchbar deal now means that makeup is for sale there, but most indie artists still can't get on the streamer's. Continue reading
Radio’s ‘Main Studio’ Rule, How It Affects Music and Why The Trump Administration Wants To Kill It
For years the FCC instituted a rule that any radio station needed to have a main studio accompanied by a full-time staff member during business hours. Formerly beneficial, this regulation. Continue reading
Monthly Growth For Key Streaming Services [CHART]
It's no secret that music streaming is exploding, with Spotify leading the way. But examining the month-to-month trajectory of that growth tells a more nuanced story. Can Apple Music ever. Continue reading
