This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators on recent music business happenings this week weighed in on issues such as Congress's need to get serious about artist rights, why any company that buys Spotify will likely. Continue reading
The Less Mainstream You Are The Bigger Your Grammy Bump
Early sales figures show that, while mainstream superstars benefit from a televised Grammy performance, the greatest sales gains Come from less well known artists. The same goes for the streaming,. Continue reading
Grammy Sales Bump Varies Widely By Artist: Maren Morris vs. Adele and Beyonce
Early digital sales numbers from Nielsen show the usual bump from Grammy performances. But increases varied. A stellar performance almost always provides a boost, but does Adele's "Hello" and Beyonce's. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: Grammys News Roundup • Quarterly Reports Hint At Music’s Future • Streamers Add Prince • More
Monday 2.13.16 Music Business News From Around The Web I found it hopeful that many (though not all) major artists used the Grammys to take artistic chances and make statements.. Continue reading
Drake, Chainsmokers Top iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees 2017
The iHeartRadio Music Awards has named its 2017 nominees. Drake leads with 12 nominations, including Male Artist of the Year while The Chainsmokers received 11 nominations, including the inaugural Best. Continue reading
THU. BRIEF: Grammys Make NY Moves • Live365 Returns • SESAC Sold • Goodbye Vine • More
Music Business News From Around The Web What does it say about the music industry in LA when the Grammy's move to New York City? Next stop Las Vegas? Updated. Continue reading
5 Musicians Killing It On YouTube
YouTube can be one of the most important resources for up and coming artists. Whether you are covering songs, or putting out your own music, it is essential you build. Continue reading
2 Days Left To Enter International Acoustic Music Awards
The deadline is fast approaching to enter the 2016 IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). Established in 2004, the IAMA's which promotes excellence in acoustic music, is geared towards finding today's. Continue reading
How Do Music Preferences Differ Place To Place? Pandora Shares State By State Data
How musical preferences differ from place to place? Who are the top ten top acts in California, and how do they compare to New York? Pandora analyzed mountains of listener. Continue reading
BET Awards Winners 2016 – A Full List
At last night's BET Awards 2016, Beyonce won four awards - Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Video of the Year, Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award, and the Centric Award. "Straight Outta Compton," and Creed. Continue reading