The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2019 class of inductees. Of the 15 nominees, seven were chosen. Three made it into the Hall on the first year that they were eligible. Here they all are, in alphabetical order: The Cure Def Leppard Janet Jackson Stevie Nicks…
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Copyright Flipped On Its Head: A Creators Perspective
Neil Turkewitz challenges some of the common narratives that have recently been spread regarding copyright, including the idea that copyright limits freedom of expression for artists, and works to the advantage of the already rich and powerful. __________________________ Guest post by Neil Turkewitz from Medium Over the course of the…
Tunefind Names Top TV, Film Syncs Of 2018
Tunefind has released its statistically driven Top TV and Film Sync lists of 2018 and for the second year in a row ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy is televisions most influential show when it comes to music. Ruelle tops the artist sync ranking. Tunefind produces the monthly Top TV Songs list which…
Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” Is Most Streamed Song Of The 20th Century
"Bohemian Rhapsody,” the iconic song by Queen, has became the world’s most-streamed song from the 20th Century, as well as the most-streamed Classic Rock song of all time more than 40 years after it was recorded. The original song and official video for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” taken from Queen’s seminal 1975…
This Week’s YouTube Music Charts: Ariana Grande, Mariah Cary and More
This week’s YouTube Music Charts finds Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next’ at #1 on the Global Charts, the Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez collaboration crossed 2 billion views and Christmas classics are climbing the charts. Highlights: After its record breaking debut, Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” lands the #1 on…
Top Jukebox Artists and Songs 2018 From TouchTunes
Modern U.S. jukebox leader TouchTunes has released its annual Year-End Charts reporting its top-played songs and artists of 2018. TouchTunes’ annual jukebox charts are based on music played by consumers across its domestic network of digital jukeboxes. The charts offer a unique in-venue perspective of popular songs played by consumers…
Pitchfork Names Best Albums Of 2018
Pitchfork has named its Best Albums of 2018, following yesterday’s Best Songs Of 2018 list. While some heavy hitters in pop and hip-hop returned, there were many new comers. Topping Pitchfork’s list is "Be The Cowboy" by Mitski. Second is Kacey Musgrave’s "Golden Hour" followed by DJ Koze’s "Knock Knock."…
Kid Rock Saved Christmas, Paying Off All 350 Layaway Accounts At A Tennessee Walmart
You may disagree with his Trumpian politics, but someone’s holding a parade somewhere for Kid Rock, after the "$20 Concert Tour" rocker paid off all 350 layaway accounts at a Tennessee Walmart. Rock, who said he was following the lead of Tyler Perry, Paid off accounts to the tune of…
How To Work With A Record Producer: Reto Peter (Green Day, Counting Crows) On Music Biz Weekly Podcast
Record Producer Reto Peter joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast. He has been actively engineering and producing music for 20 years at prestigious studios in Boston, NYC, Switzerland and San Francisco. Reto starts off sharing some stories working with Green Day on the American…
Pitchfork Names Best Songs Of 2018
Pitchfork has released its 100 Best Songs of 2018 and “Love It If We Made It” by The 1975 with Robyn’s “Honey” at #2, followed by Rosalía’s “Malamente.” Pitchfork’s list of The 50 Best Albums of 2018 will be announced on Tuesday. Both lists are chosen by Pitchfork editors and…