The Younger, The Better: How Attracting Youthful Fans Leads To Longer, More Profitable Careers
This article examines the unfair stigma which an artist can often receive as a result of the demographic of their fan base, and argues that young and enthusiastic listeners can be. Continue reading
Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital Launches Urban Creative Unit
All Def Digital Chairman Russell Simmons and CEO Sanjay Sharma have announced the launch of ADHD, a creative unit housed inside of ADD to create brand-focused content aimed at urban. Continue reading
MON. BRIEFING: Prince’s Death Prompts Piracy • UMG Beats Inflight • Anti-YouTube Rhetoric Intensifies • More
Monday 4.25.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Surprise Beyoncé release is a testament to Prince's legacy of building an authentic career on one's own terms. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Beyoncé Releases Surprise Album ‘Lemonade’ Will Stream Exclusively On TIDAL Forever
[UPDATE 2] Saturday night Beyoncé became the latest superstar TIDAL artist-owner to release their new album exclusively on the platform, following Kanye West and Rhianna. The much anticipated 12 track album,. Continue reading
Beyoncé Surprise ‘Lemonade’ Release Will Be Available For Download Tonight On Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play
Beyoncé's surprise Saturday night album release 'Lemonade' will be available for download starting late Sunday night on Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play and other digital music retailers, according to multiple. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
Always eager to help artists check things off their "to do" lists, Hypebot has advice this week on using Snapchat Khaled style to successfully market yourself, how to get more. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, we hear from Guster's Brian Rosenworcel on social media's role in fan interaction, Cortney Harding regarding what virtual reality means for the music industry, and. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
The need for compulsory licenses to display songwriter credits, Rhapsody names a new CEO (and they're a former UMG exec), Pirate Bay claims streaming will lead to an increase in. Continue reading
