Shawn Mendes, Ariana Grande, Chance The Rapper Top Spotify 25 Under 25 List
Spotify has released a 25 Under 25 list featuring the most played under the age of 25 based on stats from the music streamer. Eighteen-year-old Shawn Mendes tops the list. Continue reading
Music’s Streaming Pile Of Garbage [Cortney Harding]
While variety and competition are typically a good sign in most other industries, the same doesn't seem to hold true in the music industry. An increasing number of not-so-different streaming. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week in Review
In this round of our weekly re-visitation of industry news from the past seven days we look at iHeartMedia's confirmed launch of two new streaming services, Spotify and Tinder's recent. Continue reading
Streaming Hits Important Mile Marker In 2016
While streaming's growth has certainly been noticeable in 2016, the full extent is greater than many previously thought. Indeed, recent stats show that purchase revenue barely surpased non-purchase revenue, putting. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Set To Launch 2 Paid Streaming Music Services
iHeartMedia, the parent company of broadcast and online giant iHeartRadio, is set to announce two paid streaming music services this week, according to multiple reports. While it will face stiff. Continue reading
WED BRIEF: iHeart Preps Spotify Competitor • Last-Minute Ticketer Gametime +$20M • Pandora Tops US Streaming • More
Wednesday 9.21.16 Music Business News From Around The Web While we hardly need yet another streamer, iHeart's move is a logical brand extension in a sector that's far from static.. Continue reading
Live365 Rises From The Deadpool, Small Webcasters Rejoice!
Small webcaster service Live365 will relaunch soon. Details are scarce, but we got this response to an inquiry: "The Live365 assets have been acquired – right now, we're working on finalizing. Continue reading
Spin Doctor’s Chris Barron Talks Getting Started In The Industry, Hookist Songwriting Event [INTERVIEW]
In this Music Consultant interview with Chris Barron, the singer/songwriter and Spin Doctors' frontman talks about his work with the Grammy-nominated band, how he got his start in the industry, and. Continue reading
U2, Sting, Drake, Britney Spears, Sam Hunt Headline Impressive iHeart Radio Festival Lineup
iHeartMedia may be struggling to pay the bills, but they've still got the cash and clout to put assemble an impressive festival. And one look at the 2016 iHeartradio Festival. Continue reading