Industry Reacts As MMA: AIMP, A2IM, Music Biz, ASCAP, SoundExchange, BMI, Sound Royalties
The Music Modernization Act is finally the law of the land. With Kid Rock at his side, President Trump signed the bill on Thursday in the White House's Roosevelt Room.. Continue reading
Sony, Warner Music Invest In Tencent Ahead Of IPO
While Chinese streaming giant Tencent Music Entertainment's announcement that it was planning to go public in the US was in and of itself major news, a revelation that both Sony. Continue reading
American Music Awards Ratings Hit All Time Low
Nielsen ratings for the American Music Awards broadcast on Tuesday night slipped to an all-time low. The three-hour show drew a 1.8 rating in adults 18-49, with 6.5 million viewers. Continue reading
Spotify Shares Most Streamed Songs Of Last 10 Years
October marks 10 years since the launch of Spotify. The streamer is celebrating the milestone with a “Decade of Discovery,” a decade-long look back at some of the biggest discoveries. Continue reading
What’s In A Name? How Bands Use Symbols, Characters
Choosing the right band name is something many artists struggle with, and like anything else is susceptible to the cultural trends of the time. It should be no surprise then,. Continue reading
DistroKid Scores ‘Significant Investment’ From Silversmith
Indie music distributor DistroKid has received "a significant investment" from Silversmith Capital Partners, a Boston-based growth equity firm. DistroKid currently serves 250,000 independent musicians with digital distribution, as well as, royalty. Continue reading
