5 Locations Fight To Become The Next Mecca For EDM

As is often the case in the entertainment business, EDM mecca Ibiza has grown past the stage of hip obscurity, and with raised prices and beefed up regulations, it has. Continue reading

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My Song Stories: Brian Popowitz of Black Box [INTERVIEW]

Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today,. Continue reading

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Two Words That Will Boost Your Digital Strategy

For a band or musician working to develop an effective digital strategy, building a concise brand narrative and consistently driving the conversation forward with continuous questioning is key.

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FRI. BRIEFING: Apple In Talks To Buy Tidal • DoJ Ruling Irks Publishers • ‘Stairway To Heaven’ Attorney Suspended • More

FRIDAY 7.1.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  If Apple buys Tidal, will Jay Z get a bigger pay day than Dr Dre did from the Beats acquisition?  Updated continuously. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music Marketing • Make Your Next Gig Memorable • Tackle Ticketing Rip-Offs • More

Recently on MusicThinkTank, we examined how artists create a memorable onstage look, why the industry needs to combat secondary ticketing rip-offs, fun music industry jobs, and more.

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Adele Broke U.S. Single Week Album Sales Record In Just 3 Days

It's official.  Nielsen Soundscan has confirmed that Adele's 25 has broken the single-week U.S. album sales record, and she's done it in just 3 days. After processing the first sales reports. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week in the world of music commentary, we hear from The Maine about their free tour, learn about issues with the album release cycle in the modern era, as well. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 10.16.15: New Streaming Stats • Aurous Lawsuit • Big Pimpin’ Trial

New research finds that the majority of American homes are now using audio streaming services. Findings from market-research firm Park Associates reveal that while 40% of households are currently using a. Continue reading

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Sean Combs Moves Bad Boy Label From UMG To Sony’s Epic Records

Sean Combs has moved his Bad Boy Entertainment to Sony's Epic Records from Universal Music Group's Interscope. The deal includes two upcoming albums from Combs aka Puff Daddy. The deal was. Continue reading

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20 Richest Hip Hop Stars 2015 [Forbes]

The annual Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings: The World's Highest-Paid Rap Acts is out for 2015, Doddy tops the list again followed by Jay Z, Drake and Dr. Dre.  But furthers down. Continue reading

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