Although internet radio has in many ways been a large asset to the music industry, allowing artists to launch shows, stations, and further connect via this new platform, however being able to track spins on internet radio has always been notoriously difficult, something which DigitalRadioTracker may make easier. _______________________ In…
Category archives: Broadcast & Satellite
Is Pandora For Sale? CNBC Says Yes, Reuters Says No
Pandora is for sale, sources tell CNBC. The primary suitor is reportedly SiriusXM, who Pandora rejected several months ago. The dealmaking is in "the first inning of the process," according to a source. Shares of Pandora rose 11% by early afternoon on Friday. Reuters says no: "Pandora is making no…
How We Listen To Music In Our Cars
While listening to music in the car has long been a tradition, the way in which we do it has changed significantly over the years, as technology has developed to allow greater choice in what we choose to play. Here we look at some numbers relating to listeners on the…
SiriusXM Must Pay Up To $99M In Flo & Eddie Class Action Settlement [READ FULL FILING]
Details of the Flo & Eddie class action settlement with SiriusXM over plays of pre-1972 recordings has emerged in the form of a court filing and analysis. The ruling could mean as much as $99 million – before lawyer’s fees, of course – for the classic rock pair. _________________________________ SiriusXM…
SiriusXM Must Pay Up To $99M In Flo & Eddie Class Action Settlement [READ FULL FILING]
Details of the Flo & Eddie class action settlement with SiriusXM over plays of pre-1972 recordings has emerged in the form of a court filing and analysis. The ruling could mean as much as $99 million – before lawyer’s fees, of course – for the classic rock pair. _________________________________ SiriusXM…
How Artists Can Get Their Music Played on Sirius XM, Local Radio
Time spent listening to music on the radio can often lead artists to question why their music isn’t getting played on the airwaves and, although it certainly isn’t easy, getting your music on the radio, be it XM or a local college station, is within your grasp. ______________________________ Guest Post…
5 Alternate Ways Of Making Money From Your Music
In an era where CD sales have been replaced with a paltry streaming royalties, artists looking to make a living off of their music career must find other, alternative methods of earning money from their music. ____________________ Guest Post by Nicholas Rubright on Soundfly’s Flypaper In today’s environment where music…
Country’s Cowboys: Where Have They All Gone?
Country radio has long been a powerful force to be reckoned with in world of broadcast and music in general, but some of those numbers seem to be changing as radio listenership in general declines and the popularity of streaming continues to grow. _______________________________ Guest Post by Glenn Peoples, Music…
Shunned By Radio, Hard Rock Is Still Alive And Well In America
In this piece Glenn Peoples looks at hard rock and metal’s roll in the industry, for although the style of music has little to no prevalence on commercial radio, new tracks are gaining popularity on streaming services like Pandora. ____________________________ Guest post by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics at…
Are Higher Royalty Payments Really Coming Soon From Sirius XM?
One of the main gripes from artists and publishers in the streaming era has been that regarding low royalty payouts, this could be about to change however, at least for Sirius XM, if SoundExchange’s newly proposed rate increase comes to fruition. __________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0…