Rolling Stone has launched five music charts powered by analytics firm Alpha Data, formerly known as BuzzAngle Music, which the magazine acquired last year. The debut comes almost two months later than originally planned. Taking a stab at the iconic Billboard charts that its hopes to dethrone, Rolling Stone says…
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5 Ways Fans Can Help Music Chart
Getting your music to rank on one of the Billboard charts can often be the big break that helps kick an artists career up to the next level, and if you have a single or new album headed for release, there are a few things your fans can do for…
‘Monster’ US charts fallout: Is DJ Khaled about to sue Billboard after missing out on No.1?
Billboard is reportedly planning to announce later this year that it will tighten its rules regarding merchandise bundling.
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Billboard To Add Top Songwriters, Top Producers Charts
Under pressure from alternative data sources and soon to launch charts from Rolling Stone, Billboard is expanding its own chart offering. Top Songwriters and Top Producers charts will be based on weekly activity on the Billboard Hot 100 and other “Hot” genre song charts that blend data from streaming, airplay…
Respected Touring Trade Amplify Shifts To Billboard
Dave Brooks led touring industry trade Amplify will be integrated into Billboard.com. Respected veteran journalist Brooks joined Billboard in 2017; and last year Valence Media acquired Amplify, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of Billboard. While long expected, the consolidation comes as Billboard ramps up its live music and touring trade…
Rolling Stone Music Charts Launch Delayed Indefinitely
The launch of music charts on Rolling Stone has been delayed indefinitely. Originally scheduled to launch on Monday May 13th, the charts will be the first to offer a widely distributed alternative to the Billboard charts. Now however, the charts will stay in private beta "for just a while longer…
Rolling Stone To Challenge Billboard With Music Charts
Rolling Stone Magazine is launching multiple music charts in a direct challenge to Billboard. Data for the charts will come from BuzzAngle Music. Rollling Stone owners PMC made a strategic investment in the music data firm last year. Rolling Stone has increased its music industry coverage in recent months, including…
Lil Nas X And The Question: Who Defines What A Genre Sounds Like
Lil Nas X’s breakout smash "Old Town Road" was recently yanked from Billboard’s country charts, despite the songs massive success, owing to the song’s alleged failure to sufficiently embrace the genre defining elements of country music. Consequently, this raises the question: who gets to define what a genre sounds like?…
Billboard Responds to Gay Discrimination and Defamation Lawsuit
Billboard has urged more Patrick Crowley victims to come forward. Patrick Crowley once proudly served as the openly gay senior director of Billboard Pride. Then, the publication abruptly fired him yesterday. The move came after Nik Thakkar, a British m…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week, we have a whole host of tips and advice for the indie artists out there trying to make it big, including a walkthrough of what it takes to hit the billboard charts, what makes for the perfect set (if you’re an opener) how to create original content on…