Americana Music Chart 5.15.17: Willie Nelson, The Mavericks, Rodney Crowell and Ryan Adams

Willie Nelson, The Mavericks, Rodney Crowell and Ryan Adams top this week's diverse Americana Music radio chart compiled by the Americana Music Association.

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SoundExchange Expands Mission With Acquisition Of CMRRA, The Harry Fox Of Canada

SoundExchange has broaden its mission with the acquisition of the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA), a licensing collective representing 85% of songs recorded and broadcast in Canada.

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Share The Love, Don’t Share The Post

This article looks at the negative impact that sharing identical content across multiple platforms can have on your social media following, and outlines the best way to appropriately diversify your. Continue reading

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Lawsuit That Claims Fyre Festival Sent Cease And Desist Letters To Online Critics Doesn’t Show Actual Proof

Although plenty of lawsuits have come out of the luxury music festival turned disaster that was Fyre Festival 2017, one recent such suite is alleging that Fyre Festival threatened social. Continue reading

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Warner Music Group Nearing Spotify Deal

Last week, Warner Music Group boss Steve Cooper announced the first new major label deal with YouTube. Now Cooper is reportedly close to cutting a new deal with Spotify. 

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Sony Confirms L.A. Reid’s Exit In 6 Terse Words, As Multiple Sexual Harassment Claims Emerge

Two days after it became public that L.A. Reid was exiting his position as the head of Epic Records, Sony finally confirmed the change in a 6 word statement: “L.A.. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Warners Nears Spotify Deal • LA Reid Accused Of “Unlawful Harassment” • Music Biz Begins • More

Monday 5.15.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  As WMG nears a Spotify deal it's rumored that Sony has yet to sit down for talks.  Now we learn that. Continue reading

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Universal Music Ties With Tencent In Major Expansion Into China

Universal Music Group and Tencent Music Entertainment Group have entered into a partnership that will significantly expand the international music market in China.

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week, commentators from the music industry weighed in on the global songwriter shell game, the transition of the music industry into the digital age, and whether or not the. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

This week, we've got all kinds of helpful tips for independent artists striking out on their own, from how to up their merch game, to the best way to come. Continue reading

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