Discs To Digital: The Strange History Of Music Formats
While streaming has become the dominant form of music consumption, the road to get here was a complex and varied one. Here we look at the history of the physical. Continue reading
5 Ways To Engage Fans After Facebook Algorithm Shakeup
As Facebook's algorithm changes, it's becoming harder for artists to stay connected with their fans as the service gravitates away from posts by businesses and media and towards what it. Continue reading
Pandora Premium (Finally) Launches A Web App
Pandora today announced the overdue launch of a web app for it's paid Premium Music service. The new app brings the features of Pandora Premium's iOS and Android apps to. Continue reading
Discog Sold 10 Million Units In 2017, Names New CEO
Sales on the Discogs Marketplace rose 20% to top 10 million units in 2017. Vinyl sales grew 18% to 8 million, the user-built music database and online a catalog announced today. . Continue reading
How Free Music Giveaways Make Money Over Time
Given everything that the music industry's been through, it's understandable that the word "free" can often evoke a negative reaction when dropped in music business circles. That said, however, judiciously. Continue reading
Industry Pageturners: Books Being Read By Music Business Major Players
After reaching out to numerous people in and around the music business, Glenn Peoples here shares their collective recommended reading lists, featuring a diverse selection of tomes exploring technology, entertainment,. Continue reading
213 Artists, 8 Music Orgs. Join To Support CLASSICS Act
213 major musical artists, supported by eight leading music organizations, have joined to call on the U.S. Congress to pass the CLASSICS Act, bipartisan legislation pending in both the House. Continue reading
Twitter’s Music Industry Liaison Exits For Role At Republic Records
After 3 years as head of music talent at Twitter, Lance Turner has joined Universal Music Group's Republic Records as SVP of marketing. The former Capital Music exec will be based out. Continue reading
Spotify Announces Major Streaming Stats Calculation Shakeup
In a bit of good news for artists, Spotify recently announced that it will be altering the way in which it tallies streams of remixes, meaning both artists and remixers. Continue reading
