Wiz Khalifa Breaks Spotify Single Day, Weekly Streaming Records
Exposure is everything when releasing new music; and as the debate rages over digital windowing and exclusives, Spotify is sharing stats to remind the music industry just how massive its. Continue reading
How Much Do Musicians Make From Spotify, YouTube? – A Must See Digital Earnings Infographic
Data scientist David McCandless has just updated his infographic Selling Out: How Much Do Music Artists Earn Online. When he published version 1 in 2010, it sparked a conversation the. Continue reading
Why You Should Be Paying Attention To James Bay If You Aren’t Already
If James Bay isn't already on your list of artists to watch in 2015, the Brits Critics Choice Award winner should be. Currently projected by Next Big Sound to have a. Continue reading
By The Numbers: How Did the Music Industry Do in 2014?
Guest Post by Hugh McIntyre on Sonicbids Blog Now that 2014 is through, it's time to kickstart a new year with plenty of resolutions and new ideas of what 12 more months can. Continue reading
Pandora Makes Grammy Predictions Based On User Listening Habits
Compiling and analyzing data from the listening patterns of their 76 million monthly users, Pandora has released a list of predicted Grammy winners. Based on their findings, they predict Iggy. Continue reading
The Power Of A Tweet: Taylor Swift Lifts Louisa Wendorff From Unknown To No. 1
Louisa Wendorff's EP Arrow has soared to No. 1 on Billboard's Heartseekers Albums chart, a first for the singer/songwriter who recently caught the eye of one Taylor Swift and her. Continue reading
Music Sales Down In Almost Every Category In 2014 [Year End Stats]
U.S. music sales were down in virtually every category in 2014 compared to 2013, according to year end stats shared by Nielson. Only vinyl was up, an impressive 54%. The. Continue reading