EU Labels, Artists want to stop Radio Royalties from going to US acts
European artists and labels are battling a court ruling that pays US performers when their music is played on the radio there. The judgment reverses longstanding reciprocity since US radio. Continue reading
Debunking radio myths like ‘Gen Z has no interest…’
Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media shines a light on some popular yet not always true radio-related myths. by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Our post about how many of us. Continue reading
$9.99 SiriusXM streaming service leans into human curation, exclusives
SiriusXM has announced the launch of a $9.99 per month streaming service that combines content from its satellite radio service, Pandora music service, and Stitcher podcast app alongside more than. Continue reading
‘Radio’s the last thing we talk about,’ say top record label execs
How important is radio to breaking an artist or record? Before the rise of streaming, the answer was an obvious “essential!” But now, the path to success is far less. Continue reading
SoundExchange royalty payments rise 8% to $257M in Q3
SoundExchange announced that it paid out $257 million in royalties in the third quarter of 2023, an 8% increase from the same period in 2022. Year-to-date, SoundExchange distribution payments total. Continue reading
Pause that playlist and listen to College Radio
Today, October 6th marks the 13th annual World College Radio Day, and hundreds of college radio stations worldwide are celebrating this unique medium. Even – or perhaps especially – in. Continue reading
Amazon Music is shutting down live audio app AMP
Amazon is shutting down its live audio app AMP. Niki Minaj was among the musicians who used the free service to connect with fans using listening parties, live call-ins, and. Continue reading
Spotify’s ‘daylist’ is coming for radio… but radio still has much to offer
Spotify’s many attempts to be the public’s main music listening domain have hurt the popularity of radio, but there are still a few spots where radio shines through. by Annie. Continue reading
An argument for handcrafted Radio [Fred Jacobs]
Where’s the humanity in AI-generated music curation? Is the algorithm really giving you music you want to hear, or what they want you to hear? And yet handcrafted radio is. Continue reading