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Eagles Pass Michael Jackson For #1 Album Of All Time

The Eagles album "Their Greatest hits 1971-1975" has been certified 38X platinum buy the RIAA to surpass Michael Jackson's 37X platinum album "Thriller" to become the top selling album of. Continue reading

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Dear Spotify, Tencent’s Struggles Offer Cautionary Tale

As Chinese internet giant Tencent struggles with profitability and maintaining a strong stock market valuation, Spotify, which owns a significant stake in Tencent Music (and visa versa), should pay attention. Continue reading

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Sony Music Launches Joint Venture Label With 123 Agency

Sony Music has announced a new joint venture label with booking company 123 Agency. The Australia based agency,  founded in 2013 and is headquartered in both Melbourne and Sydney, represents artists. Continue reading

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MTV Video Music Awards 2018 Winners and Nominees

The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards were held last night at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. Madonna was attacked on Twitter for her tribute to Aretha Franklin. Despite performances by. Continue reading

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What Makes For A Great Musician Website?

For any band or artist, having a strong web presence is key to your success, particularly when it comes to your website. In this piece we look what components make. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Napster Revenues Fall • Spotify Adds Branded Podcasts • Appleseed Celebrates Protest • More

TUESDAY 8.21.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Spotify Responds To Nicki Minaj’s Accusations

Tweeting that Spotify "took away my promotion," Nicki Minaj lashed out after her new album "Queen" failed to debut at #1.  Minaj also called out Drake and Travis Scott during an epic series. Continue reading

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YouTube Official Artist Channels: Features, Benefits

By now a well established powerhouse of music discovery, YouTube recently took the step of adding Official Artist Channels, which gather up all of your content and subscribers into one. Continue reading

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Nicki Minaj Blasts Spotify As ‘Queen’ Fails To Hit #1

Nicki Minaj has lashed out at Spotify, saying that the streamer "took away my promotion" after her new album "Queen" failed to debut at #1.  Minaj also dragged Drake and. Continue reading

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Does Anyone Listen To Beats 1? Zane Lowe Won’t Say

Apple a master at dribbling out music users stats at just the right moment, like during a product launch, investor call or just as the media seems ready to crown. Continue reading

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Creating A Level Playing Field For Musicians [Cherie Hu]

Music industry journalist Cherie Hu joins co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on our Music Bis Weekly podcast. Cherie is passionate about documenting and propelling innovation in music, media and. Continue reading

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