A recent study from the BBC revealed a number of fake artists accumulating plays from very much real accounts – something which has recently been revealed to be the result of account hacking. _______________________ Guest post by James Shotwell from Haulix A new report from the BBC finds fake artists…
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Marshmello, MySpace and Why Best Means More Than First [MARK MULLIGAN]
DJ Marshmello played a 10 minute set before 10 million gamers and fans on Fortnite over the weekend. It was far from the first concert on a gaming platform. but what made it special was how well it was executed and monetized. __________________________ "This is what innovation looks like when…
Foreign Stream-Ripping Site Beats Labels, For Now
In the long-running industry-led crusade against stream ripping and torrent sites, the labels have typically come out on top in most battles, with the offending sites usually getting shuttered as a result. Not this time, however, with a foreign stream-ripping site chalking up a win against labels on jurisdictional grounds….
Spotify In Talks To Buy Gimlet For $200M, Investors React
Spotify is in advance talks to acquire respected podcaster Gimlet Media for $200 million, according to multiple sources. Podcasts have been a central focus for Spotify in recent months, as it works to expand beyond music and produce more exclusive content. Gimlet’s hit podcasts include StartUp, true crime series Crimetown…
The Orchard Co-Founder Scott Cohen Exits, What’s Next?
Scott Cohen, co-founder of Sony-owned independent music and media distributor The Orchard, says that he is exiting after more than two decades. He’s also promising an interesting Act II. “22 years ago I founded the Orchard with Richard Gottehrer,” Cohen wrote. “Today is my last day. Watch this space to…
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This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the music biz this week shared their thoughts on what the global music industry can learn from China, why Article 13 could be a disaster for independent artists, whether live albums are still a valuable format for artists, and more! Monetize Music Fandom, Not Consumption: What Japan, Global…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we peruse another busy seven days in the music industry, we revistit the possibily that conventional radio may have successfully dodged the digital bullet, SiriusXM’s impress revenue, some top models facing fallout from Fyre Fest, and more! Is It Possible That Radio Dodged The Digital Bullet? SiriusXM Reports Record…
PledgeMusic Issues Update As Talks To Save It Continue
PledgeMusic, which has been plagued by months of late payments and non-payments to artists, has issued a new statement as part of an aggressive attempt to save the struggling music crowdfunding platform, which many artists, labels and marketers have come to rely on. This week, founder Benji Rogers returned to…
Zane Lowe To Keynote Music Biz Conference
Music Biz, The Music Business Association, has announced Zane Lowe of Beats 1 and Apple Music as the latest industry figure to keynote 2019 Music Biz Conference. The Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and Global Head of Artist Relations and Host for Apple Music will give a keynote interview on Sunday, May…