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ASCAP, BMI, A2IM, Music Biz, RIAA, NMPA, Others Demand Congress Improve Aid Access For Musicians, Industry Workers
Top music and film organizations sent a joint letter to Congress that highlights the many ways that implementation of the CARES Act has fallen short in assisting workers in need. Continue reading
Patreon Lays Off 30 As It Adds 50,000 New Creators
Patreon has laid off 30 employees or 13% of staff because of economic pressures from the current COVID-19 crisis. Kickstarter is reportedly also considering layoffs as crowdfunding projects on the. Continue reading
Pandora Launches ‘Listen In With’ Artist Generated Playlists with Commentary
Pandora has launched a “Listen In With” series with artists sharing personal playlists that are helping them cope during these difficult times alongside recorded commentary. R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R. offers “a. Continue reading
Pandemic: Digital Music Services Should Accelerate Payments, Liquidate Any Royalty Minimums Being Held
Chris Castle argues that music services are morally obligated to suspend holds on payments, and should instead accelerate payments to artists as they struggle to stay afloat in the ongoing. Continue reading
Music Artists Coalition Calls On US Gov’t To Help Music Industry
The Music Artists Coalition has joined the call for the Federal Government to throw a financial lifeline to the music industry as it grapples with the wide-ranging financial impact of. Continue reading
Pandora Celebrates International Women’s Day With “Women Of The Board”
As part of today’s Sunday, March 8th celebration of International Women’s Day, Pandora has shared a playlist that honors women who have blazed a trail in the male-dominated world of. Continue reading
Spotify Now #1 US Streamer As Pandora Decline Continues
Pandora is no longer the most popular music streaming service in the US, with Spotify taking the No. 1 spot in 2019, according to eMarketer. Pandora has been the most. Continue reading
Iceland’s Music Scene Continues To Punch Above Its Weight
In this piece we explore why Iceland – an island nation with only 360,000 residents – continues to deliver a truly impressive slew of talented and successful bands and artists. Continue reading
