The High Wire Of Releasing Music [David Emery]
In this piece, David Emery muses on the changing face of the music industry, and how windowing and streaming exclusives are precipitating gradual but fundamental alterations to the way artists. Continue reading
Questlove Hearts Pandora, Carpool Karaoke is Dope for Artists, and Puppies Are The Shiznit: Liv Buli’s This Week in Music and More
Another week has ended and its time for a bit 'o buli, as in Liv Buli, who as Data Journalist for Pandora's Next Big Sound has the bestest job title. Continue reading
Frank Ocean Releases “Blonde” As Apple Music, iTunes Exclusive And Free At Pop-Up Shops
Frank Ocean has debuted his much anticipated album "Blonde" exclusively on Apple Music and iTunes. The unconventional release is the latest in a growing list of major artists who are. Continue reading
Apple Music Releases Exclusive New Frank Ocean “Visual” Album
Apple Music is continuing its streak of major exclusive releases with the debut of a Frank Ocean "visual album." As with other streaming exclusives, we'll be watching to see. Continue reading
Why Surprise Album Releases Are The Worst [Cortney Harding]
As part of a growing trend only made possible in the digital age, an increasing number of high-profile artists are choosing to drop their albums suddenly and without warning, which can. Continue reading
Frank Ocean’s New Album Gets Exclusive Apple Music Release Friday
Yesterday, we shared that Frank Ocean was teasing his new album in ways that strongly suggested some kind of Apple exclusive. Now we have confirmation and details of Apple Music's role. Continue reading