Is Livestreaming Silicon Valley’s Way Of Killing Live Music Venues? [OP-ED]
Music livestreaming is here to stay in a major way, and Big Tech companies wants to make sure they’re the ones steering the ship, writes Chris Castle. Op-Ed by Chris. Continue reading
Survey Reveals 64% Of Musicians Are Considering Quitting The Industry Permanently [Video]
According to a recent study conducted by Encore Musicians, the music business in the UK is in such dire straights (curtesy of the pandemic) that up to 64% of musicians. Continue reading
Music Industry Growth Continues Amid Catastrophic Global Pandemic
Concerts and tours have obviously remained on pause while the pandemic rages on, but the music industry as a whole has continued to see some remarkable growth, particularly in the. Continue reading
If You Miss Concerts, This Article Is For You
With conventional live shows off the table for what looks like it’s going to be awhile, many artists are finding themselves in the position of either finding smart, creative ways. Continue reading
From Headliners To Headsets – Can VR Gigs Beat The Real Thing?
By this point, it’s become clear that the live music industry won’t be returning to normal for quite some time. As audiences across the globe continue to clamor for some. Continue reading
Vinyl Sales Surge 47% After Record Store Day Weekend #1
While it would be logical to assume that record stores would be suffering along with other retail businesses as a result of the pandemic, some numbers in from the first. Continue reading
How Music Venues, Promoters Are Pivoting To Drive-Ins, Live Streaming and More
With no end of the pandemic in sight, some nimble venues and concert promotors have been pivoted their businesses to include drive-in concerts, live streaming, and other innovative forms of. Continue reading
US On Demand Audio Consumption Stayed Strong Throughout Lockdown
While most of the music industry has taken quite a bludgeoning during the pandemic, new data from Nielsen Music/MRC Data shows that the on-demand streaming corner of the business has. Continue reading
Enhancing The Mobile Artist Experience In Times Of Crisis And Beyond
As the pandemic forces the music industry to reevaluate how live music is presented, artists are doubling down on the use of mobile technology as a means to connect with. Continue reading
Making The Most Of Merch Sales During A Pandemic
With tours and shows still on hold for the moment, many artists have developed creative ways to sell unique merchandise in an effort to bring in money both for themselves. Continue reading
