Should Musicians Even Bother Making Albums Since Almost No One Is Buying Them?

Like it or not, we live in a singles driven music industry. A recent half-year report from Nielsen revealed that album consumption has taken a dramatic hit over the past. Continue reading

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Spotify Shares Hip Hop Listening Trends, Relaunches RapCaviar

RapCavier, Spotify's flagship hip hop playlist with 7 million followers has gotten a major makeover. Added to the evolving 50 track playlist are videos and exclusive interviews that are refreshed. Continue reading

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Mental Health And The Music Industry

Many are considering 2016 to have been a breakthrough year for mental health in the music industry, with the topic making frequent appearances at panel discussions and in studies. Here. Continue reading

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ASCAP Adds 32 Top Panelists To “I Create Music” Expo

ASCAP’s songwriter and artists conference “I Create Music” has added 32 additional panelists – including some big names – to their 2017 edition in LA April 13-15.

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Music Supported Advertising: The Weeknd’s H&M Spring Icon Collection

The Weeknd has partnered with H&M to design a clothing line based his personal style. The 25 piece “Spring Icons” collection was teased this week with a new commercial: "I. Continue reading

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Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US, UK, Global

The Spotify Weekly Charts highlight top artists by listener along with the past week's most streamed and viral songs in the US, UK and around the world. 

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‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Soundtrack: Will It Be As Big As Its Predecessor?

While the film itself may have received mixed reviews, the soundtrack to last year's Fifty Shades of Grey was given glowing feedback across the board. With the sequel set to hit. Continue reading

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Drake and The Weeknd Have Record Breaking Week On Spotify

It was record breaking  week on Spotify for Drake and The Weeknd. Drake's "One Dance" is the first song to reach a billion streams there. And, The Weeknd's album, "Starboy". Continue reading

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Forbes Names Best Paid Artists 2016

Forbes has released its latest list chronicling musical riches. Unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift was #1, but second place went a group that lost a key member and went in hiatus.  Here. Continue reading

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Pandora Shares Top 100 Songs, Artists To Watch 2017

[UPDATED] Pandora has shared its Top 100 Songs of 2016.  Other "top" lists include Power Acts, Super Collaborators, Artists To Watch, as well as Genre and Regional breakdowns. 

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