Spotify’s Most Viral and Streamed Tracks US, UK and Global
Spotify's most viral tracks based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened, from Mar. 31 – April 6, via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and. Continue reading
Nederlander Signs On To Book, Promote Sunset Strip Music Fest
Concert promoters Nederlander has been tapped to book and promote 7th Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) with SSMF, LLC. In addition, festival organizers have announced that the festival is. Continue reading
Azoff MSG Buys 50% Stake In Burns Entertainment
Azoff MSG Entertainment, the joint venture between Irving Azoff's music management firm and the Madison Square Garden Company, has acquired a 50% stake in celebrity and music procurement and marekting firm Burns. Continue reading
Playlist Grabber Increases Bop.fm’s Strength As A Music Services Connector
Billing itself the “Switzerland of digital music,” Bop.fm allows you to create playlists and links to songs that source the music from multiple services based on your preference, including Spotify,. Continue reading
SFX Acquires EDM Management, Creative Agencies TMWRK, Meta Agency and Learned Evolution
SFX continued the expansion of its 360 electronic music and culture empire with the acquisition today of artist representatives TMWRK Management; The Meta Agency, who represents visual artists and designers; and. Continue reading
Adweek’s Music Issue: “Kick-Ass” Mag Covers, Beats by Dre Ads, Streaming Music Battles
Adweek apparently has a Music Issue out, at least that's my guess based on multiple articles appearing online labeled "The Music Issue." While articles do feature an advertising or marketing. Continue reading
Big Data Changed How We Measure Success
By Emmanuel Legrand of Legrand Network. This story was originally published in French by IRMActu. Who's No.1? How do you assess and define success? Who are the most popular artists. Continue reading
Musicians: Your Instrument Could Be Contraband, Subject To Immediate Seizure
A new Obama administration ruling aimed at protecting Africa's endangered elephants is sending shock waves through the music community. Under the new regulations which take effect in June, instruments with. Continue reading
Celebs Getting Paid Up $20,000 To Attend Coachella
So much for attending a festival for the music. Celebrities are getting paid up to $20,000 to attend the upcoming Coachella music festival. Glee's Lea Michele will reportedly receive $20,000 from Lacoste. Continue reading