WED. BRIEF: UMG Valued At $22B • Songwriters Push For Reform • Twitter +9M Users • National Concert Day • More
Wednesday 4.26.17 Music Business News From Around The Web 5 years ago many thought major labels were headed for extinction, today UMG is valued at $22 billion. Updated continuously. Continue reading
Best Gear For Indie Artists
A band's gear can often be one of the tools which gives them an opportunity for self-expression and the ability to craft a wholly unique sound. This article looks at five different. Continue reading
10 Women Sound Engineers Changing The Game
Owing to issues of systemic sexism, it can often be difficult for women to break into the 'boys' club' of audio production, despite obvious talent. Here we look at ten. Continue reading
SXSW To Change Contract After 50+ “Outraged” Artists Send Open Letter Of Protest
Amid growing protest to change its official contract, which threatens to notify immigration authorities if an artist plays official or unofficial showcases without proper visas or otherwise break festival rules,. Continue reading
SoundCloud 101: Guide To Making Money On SoundCloud
Similar in its design to YouTube Monetization, SoundCloud Monetization gives artists the opportunity to play ads during their tracks, giving them a chance to make actual money of SoundCloud. Here. Continue reading
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
This Week In Music Commentary
This week, knowledgeable commentators from within the music industry give voice to their thoughts on the artist services arms race in online music, whether we ought to buy into the. Continue reading
The Brexit’s Impact On The Global Music Economy
The surprise Brexit vote is guaranteed to have far-reaching economic effects in a variety of areas, and the music industry is by no means immune. Here we examine some of. Continue reading
MIDEM 2016 To Have International Focus
Music industry convention MIDEM will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an international focus.Taking place in Cannes, France, on June 3-6, the international dimension of the music ecosystem will be at. Continue reading
