20 Members Of US Congress Share Their Spotify Playlists
Music is the great connector. It brings people together in ways that nothing else can. While I have no illusions that songs can bring together our elected representatives in today’s absurdly. Continue reading
3 Important Independent Music Business Trends
Rather than play by the rules and stick to industry conventions, it has become important for those operating independently within the music business to pursue trends which will allow them greater. Continue reading
Changes @ Imagem • Music Dealers • SAG-AFTRA • Best Music Group • More
Karen Macmillan has been appointed as the new Vice President of Imagem USA Creative Services. Macmillan comes to Imagem USA from a position as Senior Director of Advertising & Branding. Continue reading
Beatles Bigger Hit On Spotify Than Current Artists
Some recent stats from Spotify reveal that the Fab Four have still got it. In their first hundred days on the streaming service, The Beatles have netted a greater number. Continue reading
Former Exec Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $1.3 Million From Warner Music Group
We've been covering this story since 2014, and now its finally come to a end. Former Warner Music executive and Obama fundraiser Danielle Smith has pleaded guilty to embezzling more. Continue reading
Songwriting: Using Other Keys Than Major & Minor [Excerpt From “Songwriting: Get Your Black Belt In Music & Lyrics”]
This book excerpt explores the opportunities for communicating different emotions presented by the not so commonly used diatonic scales, and looks at what flavor their character tones bring in (each. Continue reading
Some Country Musicians Condemn Anti-LGBT Laws, But Top Tier Artists And Labels Remain Silent
In recent days, GLAAD and others in the LGBT community have called on the country music industry to speak out against new laws in North Carolina and Mississippi that are widely. Continue reading
Why We Need Pirate Radio For The Twenty-First Century
While streaming services do offer infinite variety and customization, the product remains essentially the same across platforms, and lacks the personal touch of a radio DJ. So then don't these. Continue reading
Analyst Mark Mulligan Dives Into IFPI’s Global Music Report 2016 And Surfaces Several Surprising Takeaways
Yesterday the IFPI released its Global Music Report 2016 show the first real growth for the music industry in 20 years driven largely by explosive growth in streaming. Here top. Continue reading
