Why Do Streams Count As Sales On Billboard Charts? “There is no consumption,” says Digital Music Veteran
This week Billboard and Nielsen added streaming to their genre charts, and digital music veteran Jim Griffin is asking why. He's held top digital posts at Warner Music, Cherry Lane. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Small Goals Big Success • Legal Basics • PR Success • More
From the annals of MusicThinkTank this week, we explored legal basics for creatives, whether you might be sabotaging your PR success, why you should have small goals for 2017, and. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: WMG Reinvents Compilations • Snapchat Snubs Celebs • AirPods • More
Monday 12.19.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Kudos to WMG for swimming with the streaming flow rather than against it, and Snapchat for at least attempting to maintain. Continue reading
Country’s Cowboys: Where Have They All Gone?
Country radio has long been a powerful force to be reckoned with in world of broadcast and music in general, but some of those numbers seem to be changing as. Continue reading
Data: Could It Have Saved Beyoncé From Her Recent CMA Flop?
Beyoncé's recent performance at the Country Music Awards alongside the Dixie Chicks was received with a less than warm response. While the flop is unlikely to be problematic long-term, some. Continue reading
Dear Country Music Association, Prove You’re Not Racists By Featuring Beyonce, Dixie Chicks Performance
For many Beyonce's performance of the country inspired "Daddy's Lessons" with the Dixie Chicks was a highlight of this week's CMAs. But the Country Music Association has chosen not to. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: Neil Young Back On Streamers • Dick Clark Sold To Chinese Co. • Racist CMA? • More
TGIFriday 11.4.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Welcome back Neil. Didn't miss you as much as I thought I would. And are headlines that say Dick Clark Prod.. Continue reading
How Production Costs Are Affecting Songwriters
Making a career out of songwriting isn't easy, and even if you do end up writing the next chart topping hit, there's no guarantee that you'll see much of a. Continue reading
Musicians Introduce Us To Their Cities: Nashville, TN
In this article a Nashville dweller shares some of her insights on the best locations in the eastern part of Music City, from a series of unique and charming venues to. Continue reading
