More Music Industry News: Sirius Up, Fontana + Royalty Review, An Agent’s Letter, Music App Awards & More
SIRIUS XM added 171,000+ net subscribers in Q1. Says it will report stronger financials as stock hovers near the -$1de-listing benchmark. (press release) Fontana, the independent distribution arm of Universal. Continue reading
This Week’s iTunes Top 10
Top 10 selling singles and albums for week ending April 12, 2010 Top 10 Singles: 1. "Hey, Soul Sister," Train2. "Nothin' On You (feat. Bruno Mars)," B.o.B3. "Rude Boy," Rihanna"4.. Continue reading
Rounder Records Sold To Concord Music Group
The Concord Music Group has acquired the legendary independent label group Rounder Records. The acquisition of Rounder's 3,000 masters combined with Concord Music Group’s catalog of more than 10,000 master. Continue reading
Despite Turmoil EMI Has Strong Week
Despite a 90 day clock ticking that could see them fall into the hands of creditor CitiGroup, and hundreds pink slippled, EMI Music is having a strong run in the. Continue reading
What’s A Facebook Fan Worth? Study Says $3.60
What is the true value of all of those Facebook fans you've been collecting? Some social media specialists have done the math and it turns out that on average each. Continue reading
Government Study Says RIAA & Pals Full Of Crap
A new report requested from the bi-partisan U.S. Government Accountability Office has found that while piracy does have a negative effect on the U.S. economy, the data provided from many. Continue reading
Bandsintown Partners With EMI, Shazam And ReverbNation
Ticket aggregator and event notification platform Bandsintown has added music discovery app Shazam, EMI and ReverbNation to its partner network. The company has also added former Warner Music Group EVP. Continue reading
