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
11 DIY Ways To Preview Your Album On Snapchat
For those artists with new material who are struggling to find a blog on which to premier it, rapper Kosha Dillz has some tips on how they can opt to. Continue reading
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Announce A Release Date
When prepping for the launch of a new album, announcing a release date for your fans may seem like the smart marketing move to make, but doing so can often do more. Continue reading
AEG, 2nd Biggest US Concert Promoter, Adds “Name Your Price” Ticketing
It is estimated that about 40% of all concert tickets go unsold annually. ScoreBig has developed a platform that it hopes will help solve the problem and now AEG, the. Continue reading
Artist Turns To Fans To Reverse Crowdfund Latest Vinyl Release
In an age where recouping expenses on physical music has become incredibly difficult, indie band Word of Mouth is trying a new approach, using their fans as a single giant street. Continue reading
