Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Our wise counsel to DIY artists this week provided them with tips and ideas on how to identify your fanbase, what every artist ought to be aware of when it. Continue reading
‘It is time for a change in how we think about music,’ says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan
The future of music lies beyond the constraints of its current formats, says top industry analyst Mark Mulligan. Answers to questions like the relevancy of the album format, how streaming. Continue reading
95% Of U.S. Latin Music Revenue Comes From Streaming, says RIAA Report
A new RIAA report shows that in the first half of 2019, the U.S. Latin music business continued to grow at a double-digit pace. By mid-year 2019, Latin music revenues. Continue reading
MLC Submits $37.25M Bill To Administer Music Modernization Act To Be Paid By Spotify, Apple
The newly appointed Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has submitted its proposal to the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) outlining the structure of the collective and the funding required to carry out. Continue reading
Darren Hemmings Talks Strategic Marketing, Motive Unknown, More [INTERVIEW]
In this interview from the Soundcharts Blog Darren Hemmings, Managing director of UK-based Darren marketing consultancy company Motive Unknown sat down to discuss his company's approach to music marketing and. Continue reading
Amazon Music HD Launches, Spotify Says ‘Users Don’t Care’
[UPDATED] Amazon Music is rolling out an HD music services at an attractive price point aimed at bringing high-quality lossless streaming to the masses. Amazon Music HD will launch in. Continue reading
Playlist Streaming: Is It Hurting The Artist?
Leaving downloads and CDs in the dust, streaming (and consequently playlists) is now the new normal for music consumption. But just how much is this style of listening harming artists,. Continue reading