Rap, hip-hop, and R&B account for more than one-third of all music streaming this year, according to Nielsen Music. But rock n’ roll isn’t nearly as dead as you think. If you’re wondering why Spotify so quickly retired its ‘…
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Piracy Levels Are Dropping Fastest Among 16-24 Year-Olds
A new report from the United Kingdom offers some optimism for those involved in the fight against intellectual property theft. The report, published by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO), revealed that piracy levels among young British consumers…
Bad News, Musicians. Your Uber Driver Probably Earns a Lot More Than You Do.
The Music Industry Research Association reveals one thing – don’t put your hopes on becoming a major music star. Thanks to the exploding popularity of streaming music platforms, the music industry has experienced a revival. Just see for yourself. Warn…
Spotify Is Sitting On an Advertising Gold Mine, Barclays Says
Consumers hate intrusive advertising — which is a major reason why they upgrade. But according to one Wall Street analyst, Spotify’s advertising revenue could become a big growth area. Social media sites like Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube are …
Spotify Can Boost an Artist’s Royalties by $168,000 With One Playlist Add, Study Calculates
Spotify now has the power to make an artist famous — with one playlist add. It also can dramatically boost an artist’s earnings with a simple drag n’ drop. According to a study recently conducted by the University of Minnesota and the Euro…
Can We Stop Pretending K-Pop is Popular?
The Internet is a giant amplifier, making things seem like a bigger deal than they really are. Step into the right echo chamber, and whatever you think is cool is instantly a million times cooler, with none of that pesky “perspective” getting in the wa…
Hip$ters: Merlin Is Hitting $500 Million In Annual Indie Label Payouts
Major labels are still almighty — but indie labels are bringing in some serious business. Like, $500 million+ in annual business. Major labels still dominate streaming platforms and boast the biggest artists. But indie labels are gaining incre…
We Asked a Search Analytics Company to Tell Us the Most Popular Music Services
Spotify gets the most attention — and paying subscribers. But if search analytics can predict the future, YouTube, Amazon and Apple are just getting started. YouTube Music hasn’t even launched yet. And Spotify has more than 70 million paying su…
So, When Will YOU Hit Your Musical Listening Peak and Paralysis Age?
Deezer finds that as a human being, you’ll eventually hit a “musical paralysis.” So, discover new music before it’s too late. Did you know that you’ll likely stop discovering music right before you turn 28? That’s according to new research published …
83% of All Piracy Is Motivated by a Lack of Paid Options, Study Claims
According to Muso, most people know that piracy is wrong, but do it anyway. Want to know the reason why people pirate media content? Because they can’t find any legal alternatives. That’s according to a new study published by British antipiracy firm,…