THU. BRIEF: Spotify Preps Hi-Rez Music Tier • Snapchat IPO Today • Major Landr Upgrade • More

Thursday 3.2.17 Hi-rez music is a smart way to increase revenue for both streamers and rightholders, but how many will sign up? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Trump Administration Seeks To Cut Or Privatize All Arts Funding

In an alleged effort to reduce spending by the government, the Trump administration recently drafted a budget which would lop off funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National. Continue reading

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Roger Waters Eyes “The Wall” Protest Concert On U.S. – Mexico Border

Roger Waters is considering staging a performance of Pink Floyd's 1979 classic "The Wall" on the US-Mexico border as a protest against the immigration policies of US President Donald Trump. 

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After 40 Years, Is The CMJ College Radio Chart Dead?

After 40 years the CMJ Chart – the only chart that measures college radio – may be gone forever. If true, its a blow both to college radio and to. Continue reading

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How To Build A Spotify Playlist That Appears In A Search

If you're hoping to get your song on a major Spotify playlist, it's important to first cut your teeth on lower-level playlists, until eventually Spotify's algorithm picks up on what's. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Grammy’s Race Problem • Facebook Makes Music Play • Lefsetz Helms New Conferences • More

WEDNESDAY 2.15.16 Music Business News From Around The Web "Achieving the ideal of equality is proving as heartbreakingly difficult for the recording industry as it is for all of America.". Continue reading

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Kanye West Deletes All Of His Tweets About Trump

Is Kanye West changing his tune on Donald Trump? Can Kayne West even carry a tune?  We digress… The mercurial rapper has deleted all of his tweets and social media. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Live Music + VR • New Music Showcase For Borchetta • Beyonce’s Sweatshop Slaves • More

Music Business News From Around The Web  Is live music nearing it’s Napster moment thanks to virtual reality? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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12 Playlist Ideas For Breathing Life Into Your Back Catalog

Thanks to the magic of playlists and things like Spotify's discover weekly, musicians are now being given a chance to breath new life into their back-catalogues. Here we look at. Continue reading

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Which Apple Music Playlists Get You The Most New Fans?

Curated playlists are how many fans listen to and discover music; and a great way for independent artists to market their music. But which Apple Music playlists deliver the most. Continue reading

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