Shazam’s Top Tracks & Artists of 2014, Predictions for 2015
Before the ball drops and brings in the new year, Shazam has released it's top Shazamed artists of 2014 along with predictions for the year ahead. What were the most. Continue reading
Spotify’s Year in Music 2014
As the year comes to a close, Spotify combs through the listening habits of its 50 some million global users, revealing the most popular songs and artists of 2014. Ed. Continue reading
Rhapsody Celebrates 13 Years – Shares Top Trends in Streaming for 2014
In celebration of it's 13th birthday, Rhapsody took a look back on how far they've come, and what 2014's monumental shifts in music streaming means for their future. The data. Continue reading
Fon’s Martin Varsavsky To Keynote Midem 2015
Martin Varsavsky, Founder & CEO of community WiFi network Fon has been named a keynote speaker at next year's Midem conference, where he will offer his views on the future. Continue reading
Full List Of American Music Awards 2014 Winners
It was not a great night for upstarts at last night's American Music Awards. Despite four nominations, Lorde went home empty handed and Iggy Izalea's six nominations netted just two awards. But. Continue reading
Iriving Azoff Calls In Lawyers After YouTube Fails To Take Down 20,000 Songs
Irving Azoff is ratcheting up the pressure after YouTube apparently ignored his warning to make a deal or take down music and videos relating to the 20,000 songs under his. Continue reading
Irving Azoff Threatens To Pull 20K Songs Off YouTube
After months of contentious negotiations, yesterday was finally Google's day in the music business spotlight with launch of both a new home for music on YouTube and its Music Key. Continue reading
2015 Grammy Nominees To Be Announced Dec 5th With A Twist
The nominees for the 2015 Grammy Awards will be announced by The Recording Academy at a special ceremony on the morning of Dec. 5th.But one of the most important categories,. Continue reading
Iranians Sentenced To Jail And Lashing For Dancing To Pharrell’s “Happy”
Seven young Iranians who recorded a video of themselves dancing to Pharrell Williams' "Happy" have been sentenced to suspended jail terms and lashing. According to the Associated Press, Lawyer Farshid Rofugaran. Continue reading
Whiter Shade Of Pop: Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” Becomes First #1 By Black Artist In 14 Months
Last week Pharrell Williams' hit "Happy" became the first song by a black artist since December of 2012 to reach #1 Billboard's Hot 100. Then, it was Rihanna's "Diamonds" that went. Continue reading
U2, Pharrell Among Music’s Academy Awards 2014 Nominees
U2 and Pharrell are all among those nominated for an Academy Award in the two music categories. "20 Feat From Stardom," a film about often under-appreciated backup singers, was nominated for. Continue reading
