Many in the music industry seem to long for a simpler time when free ad-supported radio was used as a mechanism for selling records, but was the revenue from that model that much greater than the freemium streaming which we see today? ____________________________________ Guest Post by David Touve on Rockonomic…
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RIAA Announces 91 Gold And Platinum Awards For May 2016 [Full List]
This May, the RIAA certified 65 Digital Single Awards and 26 Album Awards. Drake, Fetty Wap, Chrs Stapleton and Selena Gomez were among the recipients. View a full list here (pdf). Related articles Does The Reddit Revolt Foretell A Similar Uprising For The Music Industry? Full List Of MuchMusic Video…
Yes, Fans Still Buy CDs: Robert Ziegler New EVP Global Physical UMG
Universal Music Group has named veteran home entertainment executive Robert Ziegler as EVP of Global Physical Operations. Ziegler’s portfolio at the label group includes oversight of the manufacturing and distribution of physical products including CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs and vinyl LPs in 60 countries. Ziegler will be based at the…
Could Record Release Dates Be Played Out?
With more and more high profile artists like Beyoncé, Radiohead, and even David Bowie eschewing traditional record release dates in favor of surprise album drops accompanied by massive social media hype, the question is being raised if traditional album releases are becoming a thing of the past. __________________________________ Guest Post…
These 5 Retail Innovations Could Actually Make You Want to Shop in a Store Again
Brick-and-mortar stores have a lot to learn from online marketplaces.
Flying Vinyl: A Vinyl Subscription Series With Global Aspirations
In an effort to combat the devaluation of music in culture, Flying Vinyl offers the best new alternative music, printed on gorgeous vinyl, as part of a monthly subscription series. Here founder Craig Evans discusses the origins of the company and where he sees it headed in the future. _____________________________…
Why Album Art Is Critical For Success In 2016
Although the commercial decline of the physical album means that fewer listeners are getting the full visual experience when they consume an artist’s music, the following article suggests that album art has in fact become more important than ever, and makes huge difference when it comes to selling music. ____________________________________…
Universal Music Makes Nearly $4 Million A Day In Streaming Revenue
Streaming services are frequently criticized for their failure to properly compensate artists, but when it comes to the major labels, its a very different story. The more things change, the more they stay the same… ___________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Who says that there’s no money…
Attention DIY Arists: Windowing Won’t Work For You
While the practice of "windowing" releases has seen a lot of popularity among artists like Adele and Beyonce, the article explore why, for most DIY musicians, making it harder for fans to access your music is probably a mistake. __________________________ Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician With…
Ultimate Guide To Selling Band Merch Online
In this step-by-step guide to selling band merchandise online, we look at how to choose the right merch to invest in, the various types of physical and digital merch available to sell, where it can be purchased, and how to set up your online merch store. ____________________________ In this latest…