Red Ink Beneath Streaming’s “New Dawn” [Marc Ribot]
Legendary guitarist Marc Ribot explores the impact of ECM Records move to Spotify as part of broader shift for the label, the effect it will have on artists, and what. Continue reading
UMG Says Artists Will Profit From Spotify Stock Sale, But What Does That Mean?
After months of silence, Universal Music Group has joined Sony and Warners in pledging to share proceeds from the upcoming public sale of Spotify stock with the artists signed to. Continue reading
New Year, New Artist Bio
For any artist or band, keeping your public persona up to date is important, particular when it comes to your bio. Here we look at how to make sure your. Continue reading
Singer/Professor Attempts Lawsuit Against Student For Bad Internet Ratings, Fails, Appeals, Fails Again
Although there has been significant call for anti-SLAPP legislation on the national level, there seems to be some pretty effective policing on the state level, if a recent case involving. Continue reading
How Online Sharing Is Changing The Music Industry Game
With the increased digitization of the world creeping into almost every corner of our daily lives, the music industry is no exception, and our increased connection on social media and. Continue reading
Ireland Pledges Ban On For-Profit Concert Ticket Resale
The frustration faced by concert goers after seeing tickets to their favorite band snatched up by a secondary seller is by now commonplace, but could soon be a thing of. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Bankruptcy Delayed 2 Days, $15B Debt Erased
Creditors gave iHeartMedia a bit more time to work out an orderly bankruptcy plan. America's largest broadcast radio owner has until 11:59 PM Wednesday to agree with creditors on a. Continue reading
Tower Records Founder Russ Solomon Passes
Russ Solomon, founder of the legendary Tower Records chain, died on Sunday night, while drinking whisky and watching The Oscars. Solomon, 92, died from a heart attack, his son, Michael. Continue reading
50% Of UK Music Consumption 2017 Was Streaming, 4M Vinyl Records Sold
Stats released by UK label association BPI, based on Official Charts Company data, showed a strong year for recorded music, with consumption across all formats in 2017, growing at its. Continue reading
