The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and how fame should be celebrated in today’s music business [Keith Jopling]
MiDiA’s Keith Jopling stares across the pond for a thoughtful look at one of American music’s most venerable and maligned institutions. By Keith Jopling of MiDiA Doom scrolling on socials. Continue reading
Pharrell on record labels: ‘No one should own you’
“You shouldn’t walk into a company and say, ‘I’m gonna make this record,’ said Pharrell speaking at last week’s United Master SelectCom music conference. “They give you an advance then. Continue reading
Downtown pivots to label services, sells music catalog to Concord
In seeking to re-orient its focus, Downtown Holding Corp revealed that it has sold it’s music publishing catalog to Concord, and will shifting it’s business to put greater focus on. Continue reading
HFA loses bid to exit Eminem Eight Mile case – What it means for the MLC
With Spotify and the Harry Fox Agency in hot water over their alleged failure to properly license the music of one Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem) some questions are being raised. Continue reading
Multi-platinum producer Dr. Luke is NOT a public figure says judge
Dr. Luke has produced many platinum releases and been named Grammy Producer Of The Year, but a Judge had decided that Dr. Luke is not a public figure. According to. Continue reading
UMG accelerates IPO as revenue grows 9.4%
French media conglomerate Vivendi’s Universal Music Group has reported revenue of $2.2 billion for the quarter of 2021, up 9.4% from the same period the previous year. Vivendi also shared. Continue reading
Spotify Turns 15 – My How You’ve Grown!
As the streaming giant celebrates its 15th birthday, Fred Jacobs looks back on how Spotify has been able to grow and adapt to keep up with an ever-changing music economy.. Continue reading
Music industry’s center of gravity is shifting (again), says Mark Mulligan
In a stance certain to displease stakeholders who have so much invested in music streaming, Mark Mulligan and the analysts at MIDiA are making the case that a coming revolution. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast #33: IFPI global report • Tower Records returns • more
“Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast with Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Episode #33 is now live. Episode #33 Highlights • IFPI Global Music Report 2021:. Continue reading
IFPI confirms 7.4% global recorded music revenue growth [MIDiA Analysis]
Mark Mulligan of MIDiA digs into the new IFPI report that showed a 7.4% growth in recorded music revenue, which confirms his own analysis that much that the increase comes. Continue reading
