TIDAL has announced two executive-level promotions – Tony Gervino has been appointed to EVP, Editor-in-Chief and Elliott Wilson to Chief Content Officer. Gervino will oversee all editorial direction at TIDAL, including leading a team of editors and programmers in multi-genre global playlist curation, as well as the digital magazine, READ….
Category archives: streaming
10 Most Streamed Male Artists On Spotify
Chart Data has shared the 10 Most Streamed Male Artists on Spotify based on lead artist credit. Most streamed male artists of all time on Spotify (by lead artist credit): #1 @Drake #2 @edsheeran #3 @Eminem #4 @PostMalone #5 @justinbieber #6 @theweeknd #7 @CalvinHarris #8 @kanyewest #9 @kendricklamar #10 @xxxtentacion…
Indie Music Publisher: ‘We Are Not Blind To The Harsh Economic Realities Of Streaming’
In this anonymous interview, Chris Castle/Music Technology Policy speak with an independent publisher about their role in a streaming-based music economy where money is made in percentages of pennies, and what the future looks like for both publishers and artists trying as they try to cultivate a career in the…
Spotify [SPOT] To Hold Earnings Call Oct. 28th
Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) will share its Q3 2019 financial results and letter to shareholders on Monday, October 28th before market opens. The streamer will hold a question and answer session to discuss financial results at 8AM Eastern Time. A live webcast will be accessible at investors.spotify.com and a…
What Streaming Services Pay Per Stream
Even to industry insiders, determining what exactly each streaming service pays out per stream can be a confusing and complex process, with each platform having its own unique formula for calculating what an artist actually earns. Here we break down some of the numbers in a more digestible format. _____________________________…
73% Of Fans Never Listen To An Album In Order That The Artist Intended
EU based music streamer Deezer surveyed UK fans and found that 49% are listening to fewer full albums than they were just 3 -5 years ago. The survey found that 42% were putting favorite songs on shuffle or playing individual tracks. Under 25, the stat rises to 55%. Key Takeaways…
A Critical Look At Spotify PR Firm Virtuoso Music
In this review, Brian Hazard of Color Theory walks us through his recent experience using the Spotify PR service Virtuoso Music, whether the service delivered on it’s promises, and whether or not it might be right for you. ____________________________ Guest post Brian Hazard of Passive Promotion It’s always a good…
RIAA To Host Key Streaming Policy Panel At Mondo.NYC
The RIAA promises to cut through the complexities of consent decrees, the Mechanical Licensing Collective and other issues related to streaming in an intensive 60 minutes session at the Mondo. NYC conference later this month. Hosted by RIAA Chairman and CEO, Mitch Glazier, “Everything You Need to Know About Streaming…
David Lowery Reminds Musicians To File For Share Of $10M Rhapsody, Napster Songwriter Settlement
David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker led a class action lawsuit against Rhapsody (aka Napster). The case, which alleged the streamer had unlawfully reproduced and distributed copyrighted compositions, has preliminarily settled, and musicians may be entitled to compensation. “I’m really proud of my advocacy on behalf of independent…
YouTube Music Is Adding 3 New Personalized Playlists
YouTube Music is preparing to launch three new personalized playlists – Discover Mix, New Release Mix, and Your Mix – YouTube Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan announced onstage yesterday at TechCrunch Disrupt SF. Reddit users had already spotted Discover Mix, which like Spotify’s "Discover Weekly" helps users discover new-to-them songs…