Unbundled: Shifting the Paradigm
[UPDATED] The unbundling, whether as single album tracks on iTunes or the distribution and marketing that once only a record label could do, has affected every corner of the music. Continue reading
Shania Twain’s “Come On Over” And Why It Sold Over 20 Million Copies
An icon release of mainstream pop country, Twain's 1997 release was full of crossover potential, loaded with hook-filled songwriting and produced by a rock legend, the album's impact on country. Continue reading
Alex Awards Honor Best In Vinyl – Full List Of Winners 2017
After a 12 year hiatus, the Alex Awards returned this week to honor the best in vinyl record packaging at a ceremony at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit. The. Continue reading
FCC Boss Wrecks Media Ownership Rules In Huge Gift To Sinclair Broadcasting
While the FCC's Ajit Pai has been working hard to ignore the public outcry against the death of net neutrality, he's also been busy actively gutting media consolidation and ownership. Continue reading
Who Needs Shazam? Google Assistant App Adds Song Recognition
Google has added song recognition to its Google Assistant app across all platforms. Ask Google Assistant “what song is this?” or “what song is playing?,” and it shows the song's name,. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEF: Will Taylor Swift Stream? • Will.I.Am Startup Snags $117M • Bjork Bear Hugs Blockchain • More
TUESDAY 11.7.17 Music Business News From Around The Web With 65% of recorded music revenue coming from streams, will Taylor Swift join the party on release day or push for. Continue reading
Is Spotify Any Better Than Top 40 Radio For Music Discovery? New Stats Suggest Not
Last week Spotify shared new listener stats that show the average number of artists each listener streams increased 37% from just under 30 artists per week in 2014 to 41. Continue reading
Berklee Online Announces First Music Master’s Degree Programs
Berklee College Of Music's award winning online school has announced a its first two master's degree programs. Berklee Online, the largest online music school in the world serving more than. Continue reading
Concert Ticket Prices Vary By As Much As 65% Depending On Where You Live In U.S.
Concert ticket prices can vary as much as 65% from city to city. An average arena concert ticket in Los Angeles is priced at $127, $96 in San Francisco, $89. Continue reading
