The Value Of A Spin, Per Listener, To Songwriters On US Radio Was $0.0000955
Now that ASCAP and BMI have released their revenues for 2014, and we have some data on SESAC (thanks to Moody’s), we can estimate the value of a spin, per. Continue reading
Apple Music, iOS8.4 Live @ 11AM ET Today, Beats 1 @ Noon ET
Today is a big day for the music industry. While there's little radically different about the core of Apple Music's streaming service, will it do what Apple usually does with. Continue reading
Spotify Shares Latest Premium Subscriber Stats “In Case You Are Reviewing Any New Music Services This Week”
Almost 24 hours to the minute before Apple Music is scheduled to launch, Spotify sent out a press release with the latest stats for their paid premium tier, "in case. Continue reading
Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio Unveils Expanded Celebrity DJ Lineup
Apple Music's live global net radio station Beats 1 will launch at 8AM PT on Tuesday June 30th, according to a tweet by Apple Music Senior Director and former Beats. Continue reading
Apple Music Previews Is First Exclusive: Pharrell’s “Freedom”
[UPDATED] Apple Music has unveiled its first exclusive. Pharrell Williams, the singer, songwriter and producer who single handedly brought the world the mega-hit "Happy" will release "Freedom" exclusively on Apple Music on launch day, June. Continue reading
Beatport Adds Free Embeddable Music Player, Artists To Be Paid For Every Stream
The money that artists make when music is played online is very slowly inching upward. That pace should accelerate when Apple launches, or will after it gets past a controversial. Continue reading
TIDAL Adds Tunecore, DistroKid Distribution As CEO Resigns, 25 Employees “Forced To Leave”
Even as Apple may be fighting with the indies, TIDAL is adding tens of thousands of tracks from two of the sector's bigger players. But TIDAL's CEO has just resigned. Continue reading