A new report is out from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry or (IFPI) looking at how music is being enjoyed the world over, and which genre’s are the most popular internationally. Perhaps unsurprisingly, pop reigns king, continuing to occupy the number one slot. _________________________ Guest post by Bobby…
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73% Of Fans Never Listen To An Album In Order That The Artist Intended
EU based music streamer Deezer surveyed UK fans and found that 49% are listening to fewer full albums than they were just 3 -5 years ago. The survey found that 42% were putting favorite songs on shuffle or playing individual tracks. Under 25, the stat rises to 55%. Key Takeaways…
A Critical Look At Spotify PR Firm Virtuoso Music
In this review, Brian Hazard of Color Theory walks us through his recent experience using the Spotify PR service Virtuoso Music, whether the service delivered on it’s promises, and whether or not it might be right for you. ____________________________ Guest post Brian Hazard of Passive Promotion It’s always a good…
What Bad Wolves’ Success Can Teach All Musicians [INTERVIEW]
Here James Shotwell chats with Bad Wolves, a rock and roll group who have been able to cultivate success in a genre some had deemed dead. In this interview, they detail how they found success with their recent cover of ‘Zombie’ and how the group’s collective experience in the music…
CMG Announces Capitol Royale Music Conference, Hackathon, Showcases, Wax Record Fair
Capitol Music Group has announced its second annual Capitol Royale on November 15-17. The music and tech festival will celebrate “Music on the Move” by bringing together creatives, coders, designers, startups and fans to explore innovations being made across multiple music touchpoints. Bandsintown, Bose, SDL, gener8tor, ConsenSys, Spin, Glitch, Cloudinary,…
RIAA To Host Key Streaming Policy Panel At Mondo.NYC
The RIAA promises to cut through the complexities of consent decrees, the Mechanical Licensing Collective and other issues related to streaming in an intensive 60 minutes session at the Mondo. NYC conference later this month. Hosted by RIAA Chairman and CEO, Mitch Glazier, “Everything You Need to Know About Streaming…
David Lowery Reminds Musicians To File For Share Of $10M Rhapsody, Napster Songwriter Settlement
David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker led a class action lawsuit against Rhapsody (aka Napster). The case, which alleged the streamer had unlawfully reproduced and distributed copyrighted compositions, has preliminarily settled, and musicians may be entitled to compensation. “I’m really proud of my advocacy on behalf of independent…
YouTube Music Is Adding 3 New Personalized Playlists
YouTube Music is preparing to launch three new personalized playlists – Discover Mix, New Release Mix, and Your Mix – YouTube Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan announced onstage yesterday at TechCrunch Disrupt SF. Reddit users had already spotted Discover Mix, which like Spotify’s "Discover Weekly" helps users discover new-to-them songs…
Paperchain Advances $60K Spotify Royalties In 30 Minutes
Music analytics and fintech startup Paperchain and Centrifuge, a decentralized platform that connects the global financial supply chain, has advancedmade its first advance based on future Spotify royalties. The unnamed artist was paid $60,000 in August streaming revenue from Spotify 45 days ahead of their usual pay cycle with the…
Tegan and Sara Tell Fans: ‘Pay What You Can For Tickets’
Tegan And Sarah took a swipe at ticket scalpers when they offered a “substantial” number of seats for their Tuesday night concert in San Francisco at a “pay what you can” price. The duo announced the change in ticketing in a press release ahead of the show at the Sydney…