After being delayed for a week by Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and the Mexico City earthquake, the nominations have been announced for the 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards. Topping this year’s list with nine nominations is Latin hip hop artist Residente, with Colombian reggaeton singer Maluma following with 7. Shakira…
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Money Is Streaming Into The Music Industry: A Breakdown Of Where It’s Coming From [CHART]
It’s no secret that streaming is driving a comeback for a recorded music industry that saw sales fall from $40 billion in 1999 to just $14.5 billion in 2014. Revenues from paid subscriptions, ad supported streaming and digital radio are still a fraction of the industry’s peak, but they are…
Announcement Of Latin Grammy Nominees Delayed Indefinitely By Natural Disasters
The Latin Recording Academy has postponed the announcement of nominations for the 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards in the aftermath of a deadly and powerful earthquake that affected Mexico this week, as well as the lingering devastation from hurricanes Irma and Harvey. In a statement announcing the delay, Latin Recording…
RIAA Releases State Of Music Business Mid-2017: Streaming Subscriptions Drive Revenue Growth
Amazingly enough, 2017 is halfway gone already which means it’s time to take stock of the music industry as a whole, looking at where revenue has increased and how companies have been able to adapt to a rise in the popularity of streaming. __________________________ Guest post by Cary Sherman, Chairman…
RIAA Releases State Of Music Business Mid-2017: Streaming Subscriptions Drive Revenue Growth
Amazingly enough, 2017 is halfway gone already which means it’s time to take stock of the music industry as a whole, looking at where revenue has increased and how companies have been able to adapt to a rise in the popularity of streaming. __________________________ Guest post by Cary Sherman, Chairman…
Metadata Explained And 7 Key Reasons Songwriters Should Manage It Themselves
Although the term is thrown around often as an issue which needs fixing in the music business, particularly where streaming is concerned, what it is and why it’s important for songwriters to manage their own is often unclear. Here we work to explain those details. _____________________ Guest post by Niclas…
Concord Music Acquires Savoy Label Group, 429 Records
[UPDATED] Indie music powerhouse Concord Music continues its buying streak with this acquisition of the Savoy Label Group. Details of the deal were not disclosed. In June, Concord acquired music publisher Imagem at a record breaking price reported to be between $500 million and $600 million. The combined companies create…
Four Organizations Using Music To Make A Difference
Music’s ability to inspire and bring people means it is often involved in affecting positive change. Here we look at four different organizations (and how you can get involved with them!) working to make a positive difference through music. ______________________ Guest post by Meredith Nadeau, Corporate Marketing Manager at The…
Americana Airplay Chart For Week Of 9.18.17
We’re just back from a wonderfully productive Americanafest conference filled with incredible music. Despite the fact that they must be more tired than I’ll ever be, the folks at Americana Music Association Association have compiled this week’s Americana chart. Archive Americana Playlist for week of Monday, September 18, 2017 Rank…
Indie Rock Is Thriving On Pandora
[UPDATED] The state of indie rock? Always up for debate. The state of indie rock at Pandora? Never been better, says the music streamer’s Glenn Peoples, who took a deep dive into the data. ______________________________________ By Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics at Pandora Lord Huron, a folky four-piece that…