Is it time for a Fair Streaming movement? Chris Rizik explores the structure of the new streaming economy and the way in which artists are paid could spell bad news for Jazz, Soul, Classical and other niche music genres. ________________________ Guest post by Chris Rizik of Soul Tracks Two events…
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Music Choice Seeks Support Of Legislation To Cheat Artists Out Of Royalties
"ARTISTS BEWARE," writes A2IM CEO Richard Jame Burgess. "Music Choice is trying to solicit your support to deceive Congress into reducing your royalties from Music Choice." "The below email that Music Choice is sending out to artists may be one of the most deceitful and disingenuous efforts to cheat artists…
Followers vs Listeners: How To Accurately Measuring Attention On Spotify
In this detailed analysis of listener’s playlisting habits on Spotify, we explore the methodology behind the three different types of playlists, and the difference between a Spotify follower and a Spotify listener when it comes to correctly measuring attention on the platform. ________________________ Guest post by Jason Joven of Chart…
Google Home Smart Speaker Sales Soar, Great News For YouTube Music
Two analysis of the smart speaker market paint a somewhat different picture. But both point to two trends: smart speaker sales are soaring and Google Home smart speakers are gaining ground on Amazon. That’s good news for all music streamers, particularly YouTube Music. A new Strategy Analytics survey concluded that…
Does Spotify, Apple Need A New Model To Pay Musicians?
This week, Chris Rizik from SoulTracks.com join Music Biz Weekly podcast co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss Chris’ essay, “Spotify could kill Jazz, Soul and Classical music. Really” and how streaming is changing the music industry and how artists and labels generate revenue. Related articles Spotify Threatens Hacked…
Pandora Adds $15 Family Plan, Completes AdsWizz Acquisition
Pandora has added an ad-free Premium family plan that includes up to 6 unique accounts for $14.99 per month. The plan closely mirrors similar plans and pricing from competitors Apple Music and Spotify. Pandora’s Family Plan is part of the music streamer’s ongoing effort to convert more if its 80…
How Record Labels Screwed Up The Music Industry, And How Spotify, Apple Saved Them
ALTERNATIVE TAKE: Mike Masnick explores the sordid history of how the record labels’ behavior in the early days of the internet literally brought the music industry to its knees, and how these same labels have been saved by the tech industry led by Apple and Spotify. ______________________ By Mike Masnick…
Spotify Launches ‘Game Plan’ How To Video Series For Artists
With 170 million users, getting music on Spotify and communicating with fans there can change a career. But navigating Spotify as a promotional tool can be daunting. Now, they’ve released an informative video series. Spotify for Artists, the music streamer’s free artist portal, has launched a video series called The…
Court Approves $43.4M Spotify Artists Compensation Fund Settling Class Action Lawsuit
The court has approved the settlement of combined class action lawsuits originally brought against Spotify for copyright infringement by musicians David Lowery and Melissa Ferrick. The settlement guarantees an artist compensation of $43.4million plus future royalties. The full settlement totals $112.55 million, including legal fees. The ruling came despite objections…
Court Approves $112M Spotify Artists Compensation Fund Settling Class Action Lawsuit
[UPDATED] The court has approved the settlement of combined class action lawsuits originally brought against Spotify for copyright infringement by musicians David Lowery and Melissa Ferrick. The settlement guarantees an artist compensation of $43.4 million plus future royalties. The full settlement totals $112.55 milliion. The ruling came despite objections of…