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If Major Labels Are Bleeding so Badly, Why Are They Still Creating the Biggest Artists?
Do we have to talk about the demise of the major label system again? Perhaps this is just a four-car pileup that demands a slow-down and stare. The lights are dimming at EMI, political upheaval is tainting UMG and Sony, and WMG is often considered 'next' for the wolves. But if the majors are bleeding so ...
The Official 2010 Numbers Are In: Albums Down 12.7%, Physical Down 19%...
But are we at the bottom yet? Here are the official 2010 numbers, as tallied by Nielsen Soundscan and shared with Digital Music News late Wednesday afternoon. These are US-based figures, and cover the 52-week period ending January 2nd, 2011. All percentages are calculated against 2009 totals. Albums, Overall*: 326.2 million units; Down 12.7% Albums, Physical**: ...
The "Extremely Destructive Belief" That Artists Shouldn't Be Compensated...
The creative process takes hours, days, even years to complete. So why does the public feel that artists shouldn't be paid for their art? Earlier Monday morning, SoundExchange executive director John Simson officially announced his departure, but not without addressing that critical issue. Simson has been credited with growing SoundExchange from its inception, current accounting and ...
Is Pandora Violating Your Privacy? A Lawsuit and Investigation Say Yes...
Is Pandora crossing the line with your personal data? That's the accusation of a recent lawsuit against Apple, Pandora, and a number of other top apps, and there's more to this than you might expect. The suit, which currently seeks class action status, alleges that various iPhone and iPad apps are slyly collecting and selling a ...
The FCC Just Issued Its Neutrality Guidelines. so What Does This Mean for Music?
“On this winter solstice, we will witness jaw-dropping interventionist chutzpah as the FCC bypasses branches of our government in the dogged pursuit of needless and harmful regulation. The darkest day of the year may end up marking the beginning of a long winter's night for internet freedom." The Federal Communications Commission has officially dipped its toes ...
DRM is Back with a Vengeance! Cricket's "Unlimited" MP3 Download Service...
The major labels are always ready to license an all-you-can-eat, MP3 download store. That is, as long as the MP3s aren't really unlimited. And, as long there's lots of fine print involved. And so is the case with Cricket Wireless' just-launched Muve Music service, which offers 'millions of MP3s' from all four majors. Download whatever you ...
2011: The Year That 'Indie' Becomes Obsolete...
Is the term 'indie' best sent to pasture in 2011? According to Sonicbids founder Panos Panay, the answer is yes. In fact, Panay believes that 2011 will be year that 'indie' becomes totally obsolete. “Back in the day, indie meant independent," Panay told Digital Music News, as part of a broader 2011 predictions discussion. “As in, ...
Why 'QR Codes' May Become a Standard Phrase in Music Marketing...
This is an area just taking root in the music industry, though the QR code looks poised toget a lot more mileage. Just last week, we discussed the efforts of startup ShareSquare to better capture fan attention through integrated QR codes. Basically, these newer-generation bar codes can be quickly scanned by a number of different smartphone ...
Don't Just Play My Music. Play with My Music...
Unlike other media types, music works great in the background, and often enhances other activities. You can't go for a jog and watch a movie, read a book, or play a game. And no one is getting pulled over for listening-while-driving. All of that has always played in music's favor. But it's a double-edged sword. Perhaps ...
Money Well Squandered: UMG Dumped $790,000 on Lobbying in Q3...
Mmmmm.... is this the best use of precious funds? According to the latest filings, Universal Music Group dropped a whopping $790,000 in lobbying expenses during the third quarter alone. That brings the 2010 total to $2.58 million, an amount that already eclipses the entire 2009 tally $2.38 million. Of course, this is not the flushest of ...
