2015: Year Of A Million Streaming Services [Cortney Harding]

While there are a plethora of streaming services currently available, most of which are reasonably well designed and user friendly, none of them seem to have gained enough traction as to. Continue reading

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Apple Wins Taylor Swift Concert Video Exclusive, Prince Chooses Tidal For Surprise Album Release

It's not proven yet whether exclusives on music streaming services drive lasting subscriber growth or just upset locked out fans.  But that hasn't stopped every major player from fighting and. Continue reading

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Confessions Of A DIY Musician: Alex White Of White Mystery

In this article we hear from Alex White, one half of the critically acclaimed brother sister duo White Mystery, who discusses some of the challenges of running a independent band and the toll. Continue reading

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Merchbar Hot Merch Chart December Edition – Foo Fighters, Pentatonix, Sam Hunt and more

Everyone is gearing up for the holidays, literally! This month we’re seeing a ton of holiday-themed gear at the top of every fans’ list. The hottest items seem to be. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week in music commentary, we discuss what being nominated for GRAMMY really means, explore the correlation (or lack thereof) between education and becoming a successful musician, and hear from. Continue reading

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Independent Artists, Labels Score More Than 50% Of 2016 Grammy Nominations

Independent labels and artists received 205 Grammy nominations for 2106 out of 405 non-producer category nominations., more than 50% of the total. In 15 of the categories, independents secured 100%. Continue reading

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Project Music Accelerator Names 2016 Class Of Music Tech Startups

While there are a multitude of tech incubators and startup accelerators, only one focuses exclusives on music tech. It is Nashville's Project Music, and it's just named its sophomore class of. Continue reading

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PUBLISHING NOTES: Warner/Chappell • ASACAP • SOCAN • Ole • UMPG • Round Hill • Deluge • More

Paul Kahn has been named Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for Warner/Chappell Music. Kahn previously held senior roles at Viacom, EMI, Primedia and Himalaya Capital.  MORE:

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Tidal Names Ex-Soundcloud Exec As CEO, It’s 3rd In 8 Months

Tidal, despite some missteps, has attracted more than a million paying subscribers.  Will hiring a digital music veteran as CEO, its third in eight months, be able to build on. Continue reading

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Dear Mr. Iovine: How Other Women (Not Apple Music) Influenced My Musical Tastes

After Apple Music exec Jimmy Iovine said on national TV that he had created Apple Music because he "always knew that women find it very difficult at times…to find music," music. Continue reading

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