“Not a single grammy winner thanked radio,” Recording Academy Head Scolds Broadcasters

In a blistering op-ed that would have been almost unthinkable even a few years ago, Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow took aim at radio broadcaster and the fact that they. Continue reading

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How Artists Can Get Their Music Played on Sirius XM, Local Radio

Time spent listening to music on the radio can often lead artists to question why their music isn't getting played on the airwaves and, although it certainly isn't easy, getting. Continue reading

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Ruth B’s Streaming Success: Anatomy Of A Developing Artist [Glenn Peoples]

How was up-and-coming artist Ruth Berhe able to amass 115 million spins on Pandora before her debut album was even released? In this look at DIY done right, we follow Ruth. Continue reading

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Pandora Says Some Accounts At Risk, Change Your Password Now

Pandora has informed some users that key information from their accounts were listed in a data dump that was recently publicly released. While different than a hack, it does still. Continue reading

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“Between the Bars” Brings Back Memories of Portland’s Music Scene

Music brings back memories and stirs up emotions. You hear a song and reminisce about your life. It all comes back to you the moment you hear that tune. Lost. Continue reading

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Who Still Listens To Broadcast Radio? [CHART]

Though often maligned, many people still listen to broadcast radio; and in some age groups it is still the #1 vehicle for music discovery.  But this are changing. These stats. Continue reading

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Should Radio Stations Accept A “Listen” Fee For Screening Music?

Could a pay-to-play relationship between artists and DJs be the future of radio? Although historically frowned upon, a business model which allows DJs to screen songs while being paid for. Continue reading

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Rdio Adds Nearly 500 Live Broadcasts

Everyone looking for an advantage in the competitive streaming space. One tactic, taken aggressively by Tidal, is exclusive content. They headlines, but are short lived and costly. Spotify and Tidal. Continue reading

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Is Smooth Jazz Dead Or Is It Just Bad Data?

Just a few years ago, smooth jazz was hugely popular on radio stations throughout the nation. Recently the genre has been in decline, but is that genuinely a result of. Continue reading

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How To Use Apple Music CONNECT – Official FAQ Answers More Questions

Apple's announcement of its new artist driven social network Connect left more questions than answers.  Since then we've published a guide on  How To Claim Your Apple Music Connect Profile. Continue reading

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