Breaking Down The Gender Play Gap: Men vs Women’s Performance On Music Charts
While a recent Billboard headline proclaiming women to be dominating the Hot 100 might lead you to believe otherwise, a closer look at the data reveals the gender play gap. Continue reading
Convergence In Music Industry as Managers Become Labels, Distributors Become Marketers and More
In this piece, Jake Udell reflects on the how music companies are increasingly converging to become the same thing as they try to wear a growing number of hats in. Continue reading
Why Music And Tech Can Never Be Separated
In 2019, music and technology have become more linked together than ever, with new tech advancement now part and parcel of every aspect of the music industry. In this piece,. Continue reading
Universal Music Group Partners With Podcaster Wondery
Universal Music Group announced it is expanding its presence in the world of podcasting via a new partnership with indie podcast publisher Wondery. Under the terms of the deal, podcasts produced. Continue reading
BBC Music Launches In US
BBC Music has launched in the US, bringing its in-depth music journalism to a stateside audience. US produced content will be featured alongside the BBC's deep catalog and extensive coverage. Continue reading
Amazon Launches Free Ad Supported Music Service
Amazon Music customers in the U.S. who do not have a Prime membership or subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited can now listen to a free ad-supported selection of top playlists. Continue reading
SoundExchange Payments Up 16.2% In Q1 2019
SoundExchange distributed $220.7 million in payments to more than 185,000 payees in the first quarter of 2019. This represents a 16.2% increase in distributions and 17.3% increase in payees over. Continue reading
YouTube Music Launches Free Ad-Supported Streaming On All Google Home Speakers
YouTube Music has launched a free ad-supported streaming service, just days after rumors surfaced that Amazon is about to launch similar free music service. YouTube's free tier is currently available. Continue reading
How A Songwriter In His 60s Broke (Back) Into The Music Business
In this piece, Chris Robley examines how musician and songwriter Daniel Antopolsky fought his way back into the music industry and began building a career in his 60s and on. Continue reading
