REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this casual trot back through a full week of industry news, we revisit stories covering topics ranging from YouTube's launch of its livestreaming and super chat, to the official. Continue reading
OFFICIAL: Prince Comes To Streaming This Sunday [UPDATED]
UPDATE 2: It's been music's worst kept secret for more than a week, but we now can confirm that Prince is coming to music streaming services this Sunday, the day. Continue reading
Universal Music Wins Bidding War To Manage Prince Catalog Just Ahead Of Streaming Launch
With multiple sources reporting that Prince's extensive catalog will become available on most streaming music services this weekend, Universal Music Group has won the much sought after right to manage. Continue reading
Lonnie Is Like Tom Brady And The Music Industry Needs More of Him [KOSHA DILLZ]
Tom Brady's incredible come from behind Superbowl victory this week should serve as an inspiration for us all, particualrly those ready to give up their hopes of "making it" in. Continue reading
10 Pandora Initiatives It Says Are Moving The Music Industry Forward
Not long ago, if you asked someone in the music industry about Pandora, you'd get an earful about aggressive attempts to pay lower royalties. Now, their not paying much more. Continue reading
CHANGES @ SoundExchange • Univeral Music Group Publishing • Thirty Tigers
SoundExchange has announced the appointment of Ron Wilcox of Warner Music Group (WMG) to its Board of Directors. Wilcox serves as WMG’s Executive Counsel, Business Affairs, Strategic and Digital Initiatives.. Continue reading
Warner Music Group Reports Solid Quarterly Earnings, Streaming Revenue Up 47%
[UPDATE 2] Warner Music Group reported that revenue grew 8.0% in the quarter ending December 31st, 2016. Digital revenue contributed strongly to the earning jump rising 27.6% for the quarter. Overall net income. Continue reading
Spotify, Playlists and Profitability: On Playing The Long Game
Lucas Gonze shares his response to Mark Mulligan's piece on why Spotify struggles with profitability, and takes a look at what the streaming service's most logical path forward may be. Continue reading
Prince’s Top Songs To Return To Streaming Services On Grammy Night
19 months ago Prince pulled his music from all streaming services with the exception of Tidal. Now, Prince’s most popular songs are set to return to most streaming services on. Continue reading
