77% of all indie artists also choose to renew their contracts at indie labels. According to a new report from the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), indie label growth has surpassed that of major labels. Indie record labels accounted for 39.9% of the…
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Dubbed the ‘Mecca’ of Streaming by Spotify, Mexico Emerges as a Top Global Piracy Consumption Hub
Despite the streaming music giant’s success in the country, don’t expect Spotify to obliterate – or even make a dent in – rampant music piracy. According to Spotify, Mexico has an insatiable appetite for music. Globally, the streaming music giant has m…
So, How Much Do Songwriters Earn from Streaming?
Once again, don’t expect to earn money from streaming — even if you work with major artists. As a songwriter, Sam Barsh has achieved notable success in the music industry. His credits include songs for Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, and Logic, among man…
Lambasting YouTube, CISAC Posts $11 Billion in Global Royalty Collections
According to CISAC, no, YouTube still doesn’t pay its fair share. Earlier today, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) published a new report. In its 2018 Global Collections Report, CISAC reported global royaltie…
YouTube Has Allegedly Paid $6 Billion to the Music Industry
In a self-serving report, Google touts its own ability to stop anti-piracy and YouTube’s apparent inflated payments to the music industry. But, why can’t anyone independently verify the information? Google has published a new report revealing how it t…
Indie Festivals Contribute Over $1.3 Billion to the British Economy
AIF’s latest report reveals the growing power of indie music festivals in Britain. The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has published a new report revealing that the UK’s indie music festival scene has contributed over £1 billion ($1.3 billio…
TikTok Beats YouTube, Facebook & Instagram App Downloads In October — 25% Growth In the US Alone
Despite ByteDance’s controversial decision to merge musical.ly into TikTok, installs are way, way up. How up? Apptopia is reporting that TikTok’s install base has increased by 30% since the merger. That brings the service to around 130 million monthly…
British Music Industry Reaches Record $5.8 Billion in 2017
Despite record-breaking revenue, the threat of Brexit still looms over the British music industry. Thanks to the success of Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, and Ed Sheeran, among others, the British music industry has posted record revenue. The UK Music’s annua…
The Live Music Industry Will Be Worth $31 Billion Worldwide by 2022
Expect concerts and music festivals to capitalize on the growing demand for “synergy” between events and brands in the live concert industry. Here’s the latest research from PwC. According to a new study from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), the live co…
Looks Like Spotify’s Crackdown on Family Plan Abusers Is Working
Apparently a lot of people have been using the ‘Family Plan loophole’ to get cut-rate Spotify Premium. So far this year, Spotify has lost a lot of money. In its second quarter 2018 report, the company revealed a steep deficit of $460 million, up 133.1%…