Despite a very public feud with Taylor Swift, her former label, the just acquired by Scooter Braun Big Machine Records, is wasting no time cashing in on her catalog with the release of five songs from her 2006 self-titled debut album on limited-edition vinyl. In celebration of the LP’s 13th…
Category archives: Music industry
How Music Engages The Brain
Music’s impact on listeners moods and emotions has long been established, but beyond simply affecting our feelings, music also has the ability to transport the listener to a different time, place, and mindset. Here we dig into some of the science behind music induced nostalgia and how it impacts the…
It’s Independent Venue Week: 4 Things You Need To Know
As Independent Venue Week kicks of its second year running, we look at four things you should know, including where the event got its inception, and which artists and venues will be participating. ___________________________ Guest post by Drea of Eventbrite Eventbrite powers some of the best and brightest independent venues,…
Billboard, Bandsintown Partner To Grow Artist and Concert Discovery Across Their Massive Music Platforms
Billboard and Bandsintown have announced a multifaceted partnership designed to drive music discovery, fan engagement and sell more tickets. The collaboration launches with the addition of Bandsintown’s comprehensive global tour date listings across Billboard and its portfolio of music sites which include Spin, Vibe, and Stereogum. Billboard and its sites…
With Major Labels Alone Taking a 70% Cut on YouTube Premium Royalties, Internet Creators Guild Shuts Down
Whose fault is it when an up-and-coming content creator collective shuts down? The company itself or the music industry at large? According to the Internet Creators Guild (ICG), the music industry. Notably, major labels and advertising agencies. In a…
Streaming Now Accounts for 66% of Germany’s Total Recorded Music Revenue
Last year, despite the growth of music streaming in the country, German’s music industry remained stagnant – at best. German music association Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) revealed that the country had recorded 79.5 billion streams. Music strea…
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Indie Growth • Iggy Azalea Goes Indie • Merlin + Jaxsta • More
In a new edition of the Business Of Indie we share of streaming driven indie growth, hitmaker Iggy Azalea’s return to an independent label, Merlin’s new Jaxsta deal for music credits and more/ Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie tab at…
US Streaming Growth Is Slowing, But That’s Not A Bad Thing
Streaming growth is slowing down in the US according to the Nielsen Music Mid-Year Report. But don’t hit the panic button, writes Bobby Owsinski, There’s still plenty of room for growth worldwide. By Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 The latest Nielsen Music Mid-Year Report shows that streaming has actually dropped…
Spotify’s ‘Dance Like Nobody’s Paying’ Serves As Call For User-centric Royalties
Spotify’s new ad campaign ‘Dance Like Nobody’s Paying’ drew ire from musicians and artist advocates “Dance like nobody’s paying because we aren’t,” tweeted singer/songwriter David Poe in response. The ad is also an ironic reminder of the need to shift to user-centric royalties, writes Chris Castle. ____________________________ By Chris Castle…
Mastering Your Merch: Music Merchandise Strategies
Once you’ve covered the basics of how to go about selling merch at your shows, it’s time get a little more into the weeds and actually flesh out a strategy for boosting your merch income and overall profit to the max. ___________________________ Guest post by Vanessa Ferrer of the TuneCore…