Is the Streaming Industry Lying About Piracy?

Streaming kills piracy, right? Maybe it’s not that simple. Over the past ten years, the music industry has profoundly transformed to the point of becoming unrecognizable. The traditional business structure has been replaced by a profound digital disruption, one that has provoked major shifts in the way music fans discover, consume and pay for music. And throughout that roiling […]

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New Legislation Would Streamline US Touring for Canadian Artists

Obtaining the necessary visas for touring in the US has long been a frustrating and arduous procedure for Canadian musicians, but the newly proposed BEATS legislation would expedite this process, as well as give artists more freedom with how they conduct themselves once across the border. ____________________________________ Guest Post by…

What A New Pandora CEO Means For Artists, Labels And Investors

As Tim Westergren returns to the helm of Pandora, has has a great deal of work to do to revitalize the company, and repair its relationship with artists and labels, but also an opportunity to change how the streaming service is perceived in the eyes of the public. ________________________________ Guest…

Jay Z Files ‘Giant Lawsuit’ Against Former Tidal Owners

Today, Breakit — a Swedish news publication — reported that Jay Z is filing a ‘giant lawsuit’ against former Tidal owners. According to the report, the rapper claims that the worldwide subscriber numbers he was given at point of sale were misleading.  Additionally, various statements relating to the condition of the business were allegedly exaggerated.   […]

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How Gen Z Uses Social Media And What That Means For Music Marketing

For artists looking to market to the Gen Z demographic, a new study by Fluent has revealed some interesting numbers around this particular group’s social media habits and and how it effects their lifestyle in general. _____________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Gen Z is coming of…

Brandy Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Label For Alleged Double Dipping

Pop singer and actress Brandy has sued her record label for $1 million, claiming that it refuses to let her record or release an album, and bullied her into signing a contract that will let Chameleon Entertainment double dip at her expense. Brandy Norwood has sued New York-based Chameleon Entertainment…