Germany generated 139bn music streams during COVID-hit 2020

In the six months to end of June 2020, audio streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music generated approximately €514.9m ($562m) in Germany, which German Music Industry Association BVMI reported was up 20.7% year-on-year.
Music Business Worldwide

Singapore plays a role as the backbone of the music industry in Southeast Asia

The biggest players in the music scene have traditionally been Europe and the US, along with sub-markets like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.Meanwhile, most Southeast Asian countries, being former Western colonies, tend to take influence from the West ra…

Why Rock’s Biggest Stars Are Selling Away Their Publishing Rights

Bob Dylan, David Crosby and Stevie Nicks are joining the growing ranks of artists who are signing away the publishing rights to the songs they’ve written – even though that’s widely considered to be the most lucrative aspect of the music industry.
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Music Industry Faces Untapped Payout Opportunity On YouTube

YouTube has piloted the success of major music acts including Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. Still, musicians, labels and other rights holders continue to air grievances over the platform’s low return on ad-supported streams.
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