Streaming services are NOT underpaying artists, concludes new study
Spotify, other streaming music services, and the major record labels are not making excessive profits at the expense of artists, according to a new UK government study. It’s a conclusion. Continue reading
6 Questions with UK indie-rockers Red Rum Club as they kick off a US tour
Red Rum Club hails from Liverpool. But as you read this new edition of the Bandsintown, Hypebot, and CelebrityAccess “6 Questions With” series, the indie band is early in a. Continue reading
Arthur Live Music Awards 2020 – Full List Of Winners
The annual Arthur Awards, which honor the best in today’s live industry, took place last week in London as part of the International Live Music Conference (ILMC). The prizes were handed. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
This week in music commentary, we look at the value and staying power of deceased rockstars and their legacies, the complex issue of balancing dreams and expectations in the music. Continue reading
UK Musicians Speak Out On Brexit
UK trade association The Incorporated Society of Musicians has released a new report that chronicles how Brexit, the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union, will impact the music. Continue reading
How Can We Attract More Women To The Music Industry?
Is there a gender problem in the music industry? How can it be solved? Here Rhian Jones travels to the Association of Independent Music to gain further insight on the. Continue reading
There’s Another Side To The Playola Debate For Streaming Playlists
In the age of streaming, playlists have become one of the best ways for artists to have their music promoted. This brings with it a whole host of questions regarding. Continue reading
Bright Spots In 2013 U.S. Music Report Include Music Streams and Electronic Music Sales
The Nielsen & Billboard's 2013 U.S. Music Report is out and though overall music sales were down almost across the board in 2013, music streams increased by 32%. In addition,. Continue reading
UK Music Market Growth Flat For 2013 But Only With Addition Of Streaming Subscriptions
This week BPI/Official Charts Company released stats on the "overall value of the UK recorded music market" which they peg at £1.04 billion, down 0.5% over 2012. Overall album and. Continue reading
6 Key Digital Marketing and Music Industry Trends For 2014
By Marcus Taylor, Director at Venture Harbour, from Econsultancy. One of the interesting things about being a digital marketer that specialises in a certain niche is that you get to. Continue reading
