How Musicians Can Rise Above The Chatter To Get More Streams

What's working? What actually moves the needle? That's my #1 question when talking to D.I.Y. musicians, music marketers and label execs.  Most don't have a great answer other than getting. Continue reading

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Catching Up With Despacito’s Luis Fonsi: An Artist Q&A

Undeniably one of the biggest songs of 2017, the chart topping, record breaking "Despacito" is also up for a number of awards. Here SoundExchange sat down to chat with Luis. Continue reading

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Musical.ly Has become An Essential Proving Ground For Digital Natives

Often described as a lip-syncing app, Music.ly is notable for a number of reasons. The app is the first Chinese-created social media app to break into the US, is independent. Continue reading

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Hundreds Of Las Vegas Concert Shooting Victims File Lawsuits Against Live Nation, MGM Resorts

Hundreds of victims of the October 1st Las Vegas country music concert shooting have filed lawsuits against concert promoters Live Nation and MGM Resorts, the location of the rampage which. Continue reading

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People Are Spending 15 Hours A Week On The Internet Outside Of Work

People are spending a lot of time online, according to the latest Limelight Networks’  “State of User Experience” report.  54% of US consumers  are now spending more than 15 hours outside. Continue reading

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How After-School Music Programs Keep Children Out Of Trouble

After-school programs (and those based on music in particular) appear to be on the rise, and in addition to the added social and educational benefits of teaching children music, these. Continue reading

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Nashville Agency News: Scott Clayton Exits CAA To Join WME • Paradigm’s Steve Dahl Passes

Longtime CAA booking agent Scott Clayton has abruptly resigned from a senior post at the agency to sign on as partner at WME. Clayton will be based in the company's. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Music Biz Confronts Sexual Harassment • Yandex: Russian Streaming Soars • Clayton Joins WME • More

TUESDAY 11.21.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  It's amazing tthat he music industry has not had to confront more sexual harassment scandals, but it's not because it's not. Continue reading

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1000 True Fans Theory Explained

As the music industry landscape shifts, the ability to make a living has become the new benchmark for success in the music business. A theory exists that in order for. Continue reading

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Streaming: The Music Industry’s Match.com

In the case of artist Bob Seger, retail and plays on AM/FM radio are not sufficient for fans, and streaming provides a better way to match fans with the music. Continue reading

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