Former Plaza Live GM Says Senior Staff Replaced Just Days Before Christina Grimmie Fatal Shooting
Safety at clubs and concerts becomes a big issue every few years. After a Rhode Island club fire, venues made announcements pointing to exits. Now, just years later, I can't remember. Continue reading
TuneCore Artists Earned $42 Million Last Quarter, Up 16%
TuneCore artists earned $42 million in the first quarter of 2016, up 16% from the same quarter last year. Revenue from music streaming services like Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer and Rhaposdy. Continue reading
In Defense Of The Digital Album
As the popularity of playlists grows, and music consumption habits gradually change in favor of the single, many artists are gravitating away from full-length albums, something which could have negative. Continue reading
Music Industry Is Not Ready For The Blockchain
Although the blockchain technology used for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum is often hailed as a potential savior for the music industry, getting the industry to embrace and integrate. Continue reading
Nikki Sixx, Sixx:A.M Ratchet Up YouTube Battle, Calls Out Google CEO [Full Text Of Sixx’s Letter To Larry Page]
Motley Crue and Sixx:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx has been very vocal with his demand that YouTube pay musicians better. Now he's taken the battle directly to Larry Page, the CEO. Continue reading
“Nashville” Heads To CMT, Hulu For Season 5 Thanks to $11 Million In Government Incentives
"Nashville" found a new Season 5 home after ABC dropped it. CMT and Hulu picked it up with the help of $11 million in economic incentives. $8.5 million comes via the State of. Continue reading
5 Artist Tips For DIY Recording And Production
In addition to all the touring and promotional skills an independent artist must have in order to succeed in their chosen line of work, being able to record and produce listenable. Continue reading
Preview Of Today’s Apple Music Announcements
The marquee announcements at today's Apple's World Developers Conference (WWDC) will be about Siri and iOS 10. But thanks to some well informed leaks, we know a lot about today's important music related. Continue reading
MON. BRIEFING: Microsoft Buys LinkedIn For $26.2B • Apple #WWDC Today • Berklee Launches Major Royalties Initiative • More
MONDAY 6.13.16 Music Business News From Around The Web We'll get our first look at Apple Music's makeover, but will it be enough? We're live tweeting today's announcements starting at. Continue reading