YouTube this week launched new and revamped music charts in 44 countries, as part of what is likely the runup to its new music-centered paid subscription service. The new YouTube charts also offer an unfiltered alternative to some recently reconfigured Billboard rankings. _______________________________ YouTube Music has unveiled a new Trending…
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SoundExchange, RIAA, ASCAP, BMI, Others Voice Strong Support Of Senate’s Music Modernization Act
The bipartisan Music Modernization Act was introduced in the US Senate today. It closely mimics the House version which passed recently on a unanimous vote. As with the previous bill, music industry trade groups lined up in strong support. Michael Huppe, SoundExchange President and CEO “On behalf of the 150,000+…
After Getting Dropped By Your Record Label…
While getting picked up by a label can seem for many artists like the be all and end all, the honeymoon phase following a signing doesn’t always last. Here we look at how to handle the situation when things go south, and how you can bounce back. _________________________ Guest post…
LANDR Adds Royalty Free Samples From Dirty Projectors, More
LANDR has launched "Samples" to provide royalty-free samples to the 1.7 million producers using the AI driven automated mastering service. The company partnered with Dirty Projectors, Marc Houle, Pan-Pot, Mike & Keys, Jazzfeezy and others to offer a curated set of exclusive samples. ________________________________ A new sample service will give…
What Sweden Has To Tell Us About Streaming’s Future
Although none of it is shocking new data from the most recent IFPI study has given us a glimpse of what a later stage streaming economy might look like, thanks to the numbers coming from Spotify’s home country of Sweden. _______________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 The…
SoundExchange Launches Music Data Exchange To Connect Label, Publisher Metadata
[UPDATED] SoundExchange has launched Music Data Exchange (MDX), a free software application designed to facilitate the exchange of sound recording and publishing data and ownership claims between record labels and music publishers. MDX was developed in cooperation with the RIAA and National Music Publishers Association, along with senior music industry…
From Living Room To Live Room: Recording Studio Breakdown [INFOGRAPHIC]
This informative infographic reveals the principles and construction behind some of the most famous recording studios in the world, as well as revealing the principles and components necessary to construct a studio in your own home. _________________________ via Insulation Express Related articles How To Build The Perfect Home Studio On…
‘This Is America’ Sparks New Musical Resistance
David Deal highlights how the release of the poignant and provocative "This Is America" from Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover) reminds us of music’s power to confront society’s issues in a tumultuous and oppressive time. _______________________ Guest post by David Deal of the Superhype Blog The musical resistance just came…
Another Look At Spotify Promotion Service Playlist Push [Brian Hazard]
Brian Hazard of Color Theory revisits Playlist Push, a service designed to help independent artists with playlist placement and monetizing their music. Here he recounts his second experience using the platform and what sort of results he saw. ________________________ Guest post by Brian Hazard of Passive Promotion Playlist Push promises…
Childish Gambino’s Explosive ‘This Is America’ Scores 16M Views Overnight [WATCH]
Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, topped a huge weekend with the release of the explosive video "This Is America" after the show aired late Saturday. By Monday morning the Vevo/YouTube video had surpassed 16 million views. ______________________________________ UPDATE: By mid-afternoon Monday, the video was approaching 21 million views. Comedian, writer,…