Spotify Says That Timed Album Exclusives Hurt The Music Industry

With Apple Music have all but abandoned timed album exclusives, does the practice still pose a threat to the industry? Spotify’s Troy Carter believes so. To better highlight the contributions of songwriters and producers, Spotify recently introduced ‘Secret Genius.’  The global initiative would shine on a light on the contributions of people who help produce […]

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Live Concerts + Streaming = 73% of the US Music Industry

The US music industry is now worth $17.2 billion, according to data calculated by PwC.  And more than half of that is coming from concerts. Streaming is exploding.  But a majority of the revenue in the music industry is coming from live events.  According to US-based calculations shared by PwC with Digital Music News, ticket […]

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The Latest Music Industry Jobs: Fires, Hires, and Promotions

In the latest music industry jobs, Apple Music and Soundcloud have lost two executives, Warner Music creates an Arts Music division, and more. In another key loss for the streamer, top SoundCloud executive Stephen Bryan has left the company. After days of speculation, he has joined YouTube as head of Label Relations. He’ll report to […]

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The Latest Music Industry Jobs: Fires, Hires, Promotions, and Deals

The music industry kicks off June with more hires, fires, promotions, retires, and even new deals. Sony has dismissed Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid and Laura Swanson, the Executive Vice President of Media and Strategic Development.  Since leaving the company, Reid has yet to issue an official statement.  The abrupt moves comes as Reid faces […]

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Eminem Successfully Raises Over $2 Million For Manchester Victims

Eminem shows a sign of true unity in calling fans to donate following the Manchester tragedy. On May 22, a suicide bomber decided to end the lives of twenty-two concertgoers who enjoyed an Ariana Grande concert.  Following the tragic events at Manchester, most artists either postponed or outright cancelled their UK performances.  In a sign […]

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The Latest Music Industry Jobs: Hires, Fires, Promotions, and New Deals

The music industry finishes off May with hires, fires, promotions, retires, and new deals. Atlantic Records has promoted Dionnee Harper and Marsha St. Hubert to Senior Vice Presidents of Urban Marketing.  Harper and St. Hubert joined the company in 2000 and 2004 respectively.  Harper first started in as an intern at Elektra Records.  St. Hubert […]

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