MBW’s revelations about Spotify repeatedly adding ‘fake artists’ to its key playlists have been the talk of the global music business this week. Yet one nagging question has been raised time and again in response, both by those up in arms about the news and by those...
When marketers think of content, they forget how influential music can be among audiences. For millennials, Macala Wright argues: Music is an emotional touchpoint Music incites social action Live music experiences forge lasting bonds In short, music brings people...
The following is another Digital Music News exclusive. Once again, you read it here first. On Tuesday, sources to Digital Music News pointed to a per-stream royalty rate of $0.002, or 1/5th of a penny, on Apple’s free trial period. Now, we have absolute verification...
Over the last year the music industry has been in flux as artists, labels, and streaming services jockey over the best way to build the future of their business. Taylor Swift pulled her catalog from Spotify; Tidal launched a new platform owned by artists, not record...
Over the last year the music industry has been in flux as artists, labels, and streaming services jockey over the best way to build the future of their business. Taylor Swift pulled her catalog from Spotify; Tidal launched a new platform owned by artists, not record...