The RIAA certified 890 Digital Single Awards and 407 Album Awards in 2016. Here are some of the year’s highlights. ____________________________________ Click here to find our 2016 year-end Gold & Platinum Program recap, including new December certifications. Related articles RIAA, Major Labels Find New Ally In Battle Against Grooveshark: Google…
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2016: A Look Back At Deaths In Music
In this mournful but important look back at a tragedy filled 2016, the Soundfly Team take a moment to remember and reflect on the all to numerous contributors to the music industry who passed away during the year and the legacy which they left behind. _____________________________ Guest Post by the…
WMG CEO Sends Year End Letter To Staff
Thanks to the rise of streaming, 2016 was a strong year for all three major labels, but particularly for Warner Music Group. The "We’re #3!" major music group not only had profitable quarters, it grew its global market share, WMG CEO Steve Cooper celebrated the year with a letter to…
UPDATE: Sony Music, Bob Dylan Twitter Accounts Hacked – Company Issues Statement
[UPDATED] The Sony Music and Bob Dylan Twitter accounts were hacked on Tuesday and false reports that Britney Spears has died were posted on both accounts. Spears is in fact alive, according to her management, and the offending tweets have been deleted. More details and screenshots: _______________________________________ The Twitter accounts…
John Legend’s "All Of Me" Join YouTube 1 Billion Views Club
John Legend’s single “All of Me” has joined the 1 billion club on YouTube. This is the first time John Legend has reached the 1 billion view milestone. “All of Me” leads Legend’s most viewed tracks’ on YouTube which include Tonight (Best You Ever Had) ft. Ludacris, You & I…
John Legend’s "All Of Me" Join YouTube 1 Billion Views Club
John Legend’s single “All of Me” has joined the 1 billion club on YouTube. This is the first time John Legend has reached the 1 billion view milestone. “All of Me” leads Legend’s most viewed tracks’ on YouTube which include Tonight (Best You Ever Had) ft. Ludacris, You & I…
The "Drake" Effect: Thoughts From A&R Exec, Songwriter Spek
Here a recording artist and A&R executive reflects on how the ways in which consumers listen to music and engage with artists has fundamentally changed with more control now in the hands of the artist, something he refers to as the ‘Drake effect’. __________________________________ Guest post by Spek As Senior…
Billboard, Nielsen Finally Add Streaming To 19 Genre Album Charts
Nielsen Entertainment and Billboard announced they will be shifting 19 genre album charts from sales-based to consumption-based charts that blend album sales, track equivalent sales and streaming equivalent plays. The change will take effect with the tracking week ending Thursday, January 26ths for the Billboard charts dated February 11th. ________________________________…
Drake and The Weeknd Have Record Breaking Week On Spotify
It was record breaking week on Spotify for Drake and The Weeknd. Drake’s "One Dance" is the first song to reach a billion streams there. And, The Weeknd’s album, "Starboy" has more than 500 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the fastest growing albums there, and the first…
Spotify Tests New ‘Jump In’ Feature For Free Users That Makes Paying For Premium Much Less Attractive
[UPDATED] Spotify is in the midst of protracted renegotiations with the major labels, and a sticking point, according to multiple sources, is the music companies’ desire to scale back the streamer’s free service. But Spotify apparently has different ideas, and is testing a free music on-demand feature that would make…