Shanghai Concert Hall Set to Close for Major ‘Facelift’

` The Shanghai Concert Hall will finally receive a major makeover. A popular 88-year-old Chinese concert hall will finally receive a much-needed ‘facelift.’ The Shanghai Concert Hall will close in March 2019 for major renovations.  This comes 15 years …

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Crushes Spotify Records, But Only Earns Under $66,000

Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit just beat out XXXTentacion and Drake on Spotify.  But, was it really worth it? According to Billboard, Mariah Carey’s hit, ‘All I Want For You,’ has emerged as one of the highest-charting Hot 100 hits in 60 years. The 1994 song …

Drake Signs Dancehall Artist Popcaan His OVO Sound Record Label

Drake continues to grow OVO Sound’s roster. Drake has remained rather busy in 2018. Following the launch of his Aubrey & The Three Migos tour, the Canadian rapper unveiled a Scorpion-themed pop-up store in New York City. The temporary retail outlet…

A List of Every Musician and Music Executive Facing Abuse Allegations in 2018

The music industry isn’t exactly innocent when it comes to sexual assault. With 2018 dying down, the #MeToo movement has failed to gain traction in the music industry. Yet, valiant accusers have stepped forward to accuse several high-profile musicians …

The 100 Best Selling Albums & Artists of All Time (Updated for 2019)

So, what are the best-selling albums and artists of all time? Last year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 ranked as the top-selling album in history.  The album has sold the eq…

US Copyright Office Establishes Process for Mechanical Licensing Collective

The US Copyright Office has established the MMA’s licensing collective.  But, it still needs your feedback. Following the Music Modernization Act’s (MMA) approval, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) went into overdrive. The CRB, for example, worked on a…

US Copyright Office Establishes Process for Mechanical Licensing Collective

The US Copyright Office has established the MMA’s licensing collective.  But, it still needs your feedback. Following the Music Modernization Act’s (MMA) approval, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) went into overdrive. The CRB, for example, worked on a…

Puerto Rican Artist Bad Bunny Drops Debut Album on Christmas Eve

Maybe dropping your album unannounced on Christmas Eve wasn’t such a good idea, Bad Bunny. In the early hours of Christmas Eve, Puerto Rican trap artist Bad Bunny has dropped his debut LP. Produced by Josh Gudwin, the 15-track album called X100PRE feat…

LeBron James Apologizes for Sharing 21 Savage’s Offensive Song Lyrics

Did LeBron James actively promote racism by promoting 21 Savage’s ‘asmr’? On the song, ‘asmr,’ Atlanta hip-hop artist 21 Savage raps the following line. “We been gettin’ that Jewish money, everything is Kosher (On God).” The song describes the rapper –…

What Streaming Music Services Pay (Updated for 2019)

Find out how much you’ll earn from the most popular streaming music services – Pandora, Napster, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and more. Early last year, Digital Music News published its streaming royalty payouts list. Thanks to information from third-…