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Social Music Company BandLab Buys Major Stake In Rolling Stone
Even as streaming has helped the music industry right itself, rock journalism is still undergoing major upheaval. In the latest chapter, a Singapore-based social music company acquired a substantial stake in venerable music magazine Rolling Stone. BandLab Technologies, a Singapore-based social music company, has acquired a substantial minority stake in Rolling Stone music magazine. According to the ...
3 Stages Of A Successful Music Launch
While an artist may have created wonderful music, how they launch it can make or break the success of the material. Here Yann Ilunga discusses what he learned in his conversation with Music Launch Summit founder Steve Paolfreyman about the right way to release new music. Guest Post by Yann Ilunga on The Jazz Spotlight I ...
Data From Music Streamers Saved Label $1 Million This Year, Says Big Machine's Scott Borchetta
Like it or not, data drives the music industry. That's particularly true of labels that compete for commercial radio play. Data, including expensive focus groups, drives what and how they pitch, and streaming data has rapidly become an essential and free source. “We can’t get enough data,” said Big Machine Label Group chief Scott Borchetta, responding to ...
Streaming Hits Important Mile Marker In 2016
While streaming's growth has certainly been noticeable in 2016, the full extent is greater than many previously thought. Indeed, recent stats show that purchase revenue barely surpased non-purchase revenue, putting streaming in a dead heat with retail and downloads. By Glenn Peoples of Pandora Two new reports, one for the U.S. and one for many large ...
Playlists Have Passed Album Listenership, Says New Study
It's no secret that how music is discovered and consumed is changing at a dizzying pace, thanks to streaming music. The latest proof is a survey that shows that listening to playlists have surpassed albums for the first time ever. Playlists have surpassed albums as a format for music listening in the U.S., according to a ...
Where The Music Business Stands Midway Through 2016 [RIAA Report]
Although it's been about half a decade, the music business has, at long last, seen some appreciable growth in 2016, thanks largely to streaming. However, music continues to be undervalued, and the industry remains hobbled by outdated laws. Guest post by Cary Sherman, Chairman & CEO, RIAA For the first time in over a decade, we can ...
Ray LaMontagne Cancels Austin Show Over Concealed Carry Firearm Law
Singer and songwriter Ray LaMontagne may lose a few fans for cancelling a Texas concert after the state changed is concealed gun carry laws, but he's likely gained the lasting respect of many more for not being afraid to take a stand. Singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne has pulled out of an upcoming concert in Texas, citing the state's ...
Time Management: A Musician's Guide
In many ways, time is like money, meaning it's important to develop a system through which you manage and budget your time. This can be especially true for artists, so in this piece we look at how musicians can structure their days in such a way as to avoid constantly running out of time. Guest Post ...
iHeartMedia Set To Launch 2 Paid Streaming Music Services
iHeartMedia, the parent company of broadcast and online giant iHeartRadio, is set to announce two paid streaming music services this week, according to multiple reports. While it will face stiff competition, the move is a logical brand extension; and given its reach, could find traction. Terrestrial radio behemoth iHeartMedia is set to announce a paid streaming music ...
5 Critical Things To Add To Your Monthly Email Newsletter
Social networks are essential for promoting music and shows, but their popularity can rise and fall. Remember MySpace? There are just two constants in your marketing plan, your web site and your email list. In this post, the smart folks at CyberPR share some musician newsletter essentials. This guest post comes from CyberPRMusic.com Your newsletter is number one thing that ...
