This Week In Music Commentary

In music commentary this week, industry experts weigh in on how Spotify’s new ad campaign reinforces the need for user-centric royalties, PledgeMusic’s ongoing pursuit of a sale, why it’s time to revisit how artist marketing is done, and more.

• Spotify’s ‘Dance Like Nobody’s Paying’ Serves As Call For User-centric Royalties

• PledgeMusic Board Says It’s “Continuing To Pursue a Sale”

• Albums Still Have Some Value [Bobby Owsinski]

• It’s Time To Rewrite The Artist Marketing Playbook [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan]