Signed Guitar Auction To Save Live Music features Mark Knopfler, Pat Metheny, Joe Satriani, 30 More Top Artists
UPDATED: Indie live music trade group NITO has launched what looks to be the coolest signed guitar and stringed instrument auction of 2020 as a fundraiser to help save independent. Continue reading
‘Don’t Get Screwed!’ Warns Music Attorney In New Book
Making your own way as an independent musician can be a fraught process. In a business where legal missteps are easy to make and the consequences can be dire, this. Continue reading
Spotify Names 2020 Most Streamed Artists, Songs, Albums, Podcasts
Spotify has named its most tracks, albums, artists and podcasts of 2020. Most Streamed artist and song playlists follow below. Most Streamed Artists Globally Bad Bunny Drake J Balvin Juice. Continue reading
6 Vinyl That Do A Lot More Than Just Spin
Here we look at some recent initiatives in the world of vinyl allowing record lovers the opportunity to help contribute to a variety of charitable causes. Guest post by Meredith. Continue reading
Good Deal Or Bad Deal? This Record Deal Simulator Can Tell You
Although a record deal is often perceived as something of an industry Holy Grail for up and coming young artists, the music business is also full of artists getting ripped. Continue reading
It Was Always About Money: Scooter Braun Sells Taylor Swift Catalog For $300M
Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings has sold the master rights for Taylor Swift’s first six hit albums to a private investment fund in a deal reportedly worth more than $300 million.. Continue reading
“YouTube is becoming more important to music than music is to YouTube,” says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan
YouTube announced that it now has 2 billion music users, but the music industry is not taking full advantage of the opportunities that the platform offers, says top MIDiA analyst. Continue reading
Spotify Shows ‘Profound Disrespect’ With Promo For Lower Royalty Offer Say Songwriters
Spotify’s recent offer of targeted algorithmic song placement in exchange for a lower royalty rate continues to draw fire. “Spotify’s suggestion to promise more exposure in exchange of lower royalty. Continue reading
Tower Records Returns with 500,000+ Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes & More Online
Much loved music retailer Tower Records, which closed all of its U.S. physical locations 14 years ago, has returned as an online store. The stores may be gone but Tower. Continue reading
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Talks Bob Marley, Dub, Reggae, Production [INTERVIEW]
Berklee Online’s Pat Healy talks with 84-year old Lee “Scratch” Perry about his truly monumental legacy and career breaking new ground in now-familiar genres like Dub and Reggae, as well. Continue reading
