Spotify, Apple, Amazon Urged To Label Indie Music [Petition]

With almost almost 30% market share overall, independent music is a music industry force to be reckoned with. But that share falls to below 20% on the major streaming services. In a effort to rectify the inequity, digital distributor Record Union is leading a campaign urge Spotify. Apple Music, Amazon…

THU. BRIEF: Instagram Improves Profiles • Artists Invest In Genies • Music Harbor Hacks Apple Music • More

THURSDAY 11.22.18
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Apple names The Orchard, Kontor and CD Baby ‘Preferred Plus’ music distributors as part of new program

Preferred Plus distributors have access to advanced analytics and early access to Apple Music product features
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TUE. BRIEF: Spotify Stock Hits Low • Digital Power Players • Kane Brown Sets Apple Music Record • More

TUESDAY 11.13.18
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The Other Playlists: How Behavior Impacts Songs

Since the beginning of the recording industry, the limitations imposed by format have directly influenced music, from wax cylinders to MP3s. Here we look at how the now dominant format – streaming – is reshaping music. ______________________________ Guest post from AWAL “We should get good enough that you don’t have…

Apple Music Seeks Black Radio Listeners In Potential iHeartMedia Deal [Kori Hale]

In a bid to build closer ties with black radio listeners, it appears Apple may be in the market to purchase steak in iHeartMedia a network which, despite its financial woes, carries significant influence and clout in the music business. _____________________________ Guest post by Kori Hale, CEO and Founder of…

Did Chart Topper Kris Wu Just Game iTunes?

Kris Wu, a Chinese-Canadian actor, singer and former member of EXO, topped the iTunes song chart on Monday. For almost 24 hours, Wu had all 5 tracks in the Top 5 with the exception of Ariana Grande’s just released single “Thank U, Next." But Wu’s success appeared under some unusual…

Did Chart Topper Kris Wu Just Game iTunes?

Kris Wu, a Chinese-Canadian actor, singer and former member of EXO, topped the iTunes song chart on Monday. For almost 24 hours, Wu had all 5 tracks in the Top 5 with the exception of Ariana Grande’s just released single “Thank U, Next." But Wu’s success appeared under some unusual…