[UPDATED] On-demand audio streams set a record high of 534.6 billion in the US in 2018, up 42% over the previous year, according to the BuzzAngle Music Industry Year End Report. But the best news for artists and labels came thanks to 50% growth in streams by paid subscribers. Those…
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YouTube’s Streaming Domination Clips the Market’s Wings [Mark Mulligan]
For all the media attention given to Spotify and Apple Music, YouTube is still the world’s most popular music streaming service. But its unique licensing position and massive free offering often has a negative effect on the entire music streaming market. _________________________________ By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music…
Indie Soul, Funk Artist Jodie Abacus Talks MJ, Tour Tips and American Oddities
In this installment of the #nofilter interview series, AWAL talks with soul/R&B/funk artist Jodie Abacus about his thoughts and opinions on the his career and musical preferences. __________________________ Guest post from AWAL from #nofilter, a recurring Q&A series that gives standout artists room to breathe. He’s drawn inspiration from the…
5 Music Industry Predictions 2019: Fan Clubs, Apple Music, Chart Decline and More
With the music business in a constant state of tumultuous evolution, 2019 is shaping up to be a wild year for the industry. Here we look at five major developments we’re likely to see unfolding in the coming months. ___________________________ Guest post from Haulix Daily Everyone knows the saying, “new…
Naxos Acquires Indie Label ARC Music
After 42 years as an independent World Music label, ARC Music Productions International is now part of Naxos Music Group, following its acquisition by Naxos Rights Europe. Under the terms of the new agreement, Naxos Music Group, which has been distributing the ARC label digitally worldwide and physically in several…
RIAA Names Mitch Glazier Chairman, CEO and Michele Ballantyne COO
Mitch Glazier has officially taken the helm as the chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Michele Ballantyne has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the music industry trade group. Mitch Glazier & Michele Ballantyne. Courtesy of: RIAA Originally announced in April of 2017,…
Live Music, Merch Sales Management Strategies
While a live performance is hopefully a thrill for all those involved, both on and off stage, it’s important to remember that making these events a positive experience requires careful planning around the practical logistics of admission sales and merch. ___________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, Rachelle Wilber looks…
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Business Of Indie: IBMA Leadership Bluegrass • Indie Country Thrives • More Metal Grammys • More
In this new edition of The Business Of Indie, the IBMA names the Leadership Bluegrass Class Of 2019, indie country music thrives on creative freedom and Dave Mustaine lobbies for more metal categories at The Grammys. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own…
The Liberation of Music Sampling
While many music creators are eager to draw on elements of music from the past, actually legally sampling tracks is typically a slow and expensive project. In this op-ed, Pär Almqvist discusses an emerging platform aimed at streamlining the sampling process. ____________________ Guest post by Pär Almqvist, Co-Founder and CEO…