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Category archives: Digital Music
CD Baby Opens UK Office, Hires Orchard
CD Baby has opened an office in London, headed by Rich Orchard; who, given his name, really should be working at The Orchard. That aside, Orchard joins CD Baby as EU Director of Market Development. Orchard comes via Absolute Label Services, where he was Head of Digital. Prior to that,…
Musician’s Guide To Streaming Click Fraud
As streaming settles in to become the established medium of music consumption, the inevitable issue of fraud is rearing its ugly head. In this piece Kevin Cornell provides a quick breakdown of streaming fraud and what you, as an artist, need to know. ____________________________ Guest post by Kevin Cornell of…
Are Tech Companies The New Record Labels?
[PIAS] co-founder Michel Lambot looks at how the economic structure of media consumption has shifted over time to one of renting vs. owning; and how tech companies bypassing record labels to make direct deals with artists is the next logical step in this progression. __________________________ Guest post by Michel Lambot….
DJshop, Djtunes Drop Downloads After 20 Years
After 20 years, digital dance music retailers DJshop and Djtunes will no longer sell downloads on either site. Djshop will continue to sell vinyl online “As sales from digital downloads have been declining for a while and the big part of music consumption is obviously shifting towards streaming, we decided…
Where Fans Discover New Music In 2018
As the music industry has changed, so too has the way in which consumers find new music, but music discovery remains one of the most important aspects of the music industry, and is the holy grail for artists and promoters. Here we look at prevailing music discovery trends of 2018….
Why Music Data Shouldn’t Drive 100% Of Decisions
In this interview, James Martin of Midem speaks with Sam Hill, Director of Digital Marketing at BMG UK, about his job, advice he’d give to those starting in the music industry, where he thinks the music industry is headed, and why he doesn’t think data should drive 100% of decisions….
ALTERNATIVE TAKE: Music Modernization Act Database – Landmark Or Landmine?
As the Music Modernization Act has moves through congress, controversy continues to persist surrounding the actual impact it will have on the creators, producers, and performers in the music industry, particularly with regard to the database creation built into bill. ________________________ Op-Ed by Christy Cowl of ProMusicDB From what we…
Why EPs Are Still Important
EPs have existed for a long time as a great way for artists to test the waters before dropping a full length album. Here we look at the benefits of having an EP, how to use it, and the history behind the format. __________________________ Guest post by Ellie Batchiyska of…
Smokey Robinson Gives Moving Defense Of Artists Rights At Hearing Over Music Modernization Act
Singer songwriter Smokey Robinson too the stage in a somewhat different capacity recently to act as a moving and powerful advocate for artists’ rights, delivering a passionate defense to the Senate Judiciary Committee as they deliberate on the Music Modernization Act. _____________________________ Guest post Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy…