With such a vast variety of channel options now available to consumers, the music supervisor for television and film has, in many ways, become the modern A&R person. However this is creating some concern that songwriters might compromise their artistic integrity in hopes of being placed. ________________________ Guest Post by…
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New Global Head Of Music Lyor Cohen’s Letter To His YouTube Team [FULL TEXT]
Former top Def Jam and Warner Music Group executive Lyor Cohen has been named the Global Head Of Music for Google’s YouTube (more here), and began his tenure with a letter the the YouTube Music Team. From: Lyor Cohen To: YouTube Music Team Hi everyone, It’s an incredible time to…
Google Hires Ex-Warner Music Group CEO Lyor Cohen As YouTube Global Head Of Music
Former Warner Music Group CEO Lyor Cohen has joined Google’s YouTube as its Global Head of Music. The outspoken music industry veteran takes on the difficult task of mending fences with a music industry vocally upset with the royalties that YouTube pays compared to its massive scale. Lyor Cohen “Lyor…
Spotify’s Most Viral Tracks US, UK, Global
The most viral tracks on Spotify based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it from Sept. 16 – 22, 2016 on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify. ______________________________ Spotify’s Most Viral Tracks US, UK, Global UNITED STATES 1. Rockie Gold, "Dicks out…
All 3 Major Labels Sue To Stop YouTube Ripping
In recent months, YouTube has been under fire from the music industry, with mp3 track ripping from videos a major cause of friction. Now the major labels have taken aggressive legal action. ___________________________________________ All three major labels and several of their subsidiaries have filed suit against , a website that…
Drake’s Short Film "Please Forgive Me" Debuts As Latest Apple Music Exclusive
Early Monday morning Drake’s highly anticipated short film "Please Forgive Me," which loosely accompanies his last album "Views" was released as an Apple Music exclusive. It joins 70 other Apple Music exclusives since launch. ________________________________________ Drake’s short 23 minute film "Please Forgive Me" has been released as an Apple Music…
iHeartMedia Confirms January Launch Of 2 New Streaming Music Services, Multiple Label Deals
iHeartMedia has confirmed yesterday’s reports that it will launch to new streaming music services early next year. The broadcast radio giant joins a crowded sector, but could help drive mainstream adoption of streaming music. ____________________________________________ iHeartMedia will launch two new subscription services in January, iHeartRadio Plus and iHeartRadio All Access,…
Playster Signs With WMG, Sony, Orchard To Add Music To Multi-Channel Streaming Package, UMG Is Lone Holdout
[UPDATED] Playster, the so-called "Netflix of everything" has signed deals with several major music groups to add music to its monthly multi-channel streaming packages which also includes audiobook, games and movies. ____________________________________ Media streaming service Playster has announced streaming licensing deals with Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and The…
Where The Music Business Stands Midway Through 2016 [RIAA Report]
Although it’s been about half a decade, the music business has, at long last, seen some appreciable growth in 2016, thanks largely to streaming. However, music continues to be undervalued, and the industry remains hobbled by outdated laws. ________________________ Guest post by Cary Sherman, Chairman & CEO, RIAA For the…
Pandora’s New Direct Deals A Very Bad News For SoundExchange And Potentially For Artists
Hidden in the hoopla surrounding Pandora’s direct deals last week, and the resulting launch of the Pandora Plus interactive streaming service, was the major blow they dealt to SoundExchange; and the confusion that they are causing indie artists who are wondering how they will be getting paid in the future….