Tag Archives: Music industry
Vinyl outsold CDs for the first time since the ’80s
Streaming services join music industry ‘blackout’ over death of George Floyd
Spotify’s COVID-19 Music Relief page makes it easy to donate to artists
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, forcing music venues to close and cancel shows, the music industry has been looking for ways to adapt. Several streaming giants have pledged to contribute to the MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund, entertainers have...
Recommended Reading: What happens when bands don’t tour
How coronavirus is destroying the livelihood of music's behind-the-scenes workforce
Samantha Hissong,
Rolling Stone
By now, you've watched, or at least heard about, a musician who's cooped up at home turning to livestreams to connect with fans. Wh...
Bandsintown will help artists promote livestreams
As musicians cancel concerts due to the coronavirus, bands like the Dropkick Murphys are turning to livestreams as a way to connect with fans and potentially recoup some of the money they're losing. Today, the concert-discovery app Bandsintown announ...
Lawsuits claim Amazon, Apple and more are streaming unlicensed music
When you walk into a bar, hotel or store, you probably hear music. The same goes for when you tune into a TV channel or radio station. Those businesses are supposed to pay royalties to the artists for using their music. Collection firms like Pro Musi...
Recommended Reading: Apple’s ambitious TV plan
Can Apple hack it in Hollywood? We talk to the man behind Apple TV+
Stuart McGurk,
GQ UK
Apple officially revealed it's TV streaming service in March, but it won't debut for the masses until this fall. There have been all kinds of reports swirling...
Recommended Reading: Facebook moderator PTSD
Bodies in seats
Casey Newton,
The Verge
The job of moderating toxic content on social media is a daunting task. It also takes a massive psychological toll on those doing it. The Verge has first-hand accounts from the worst-performing Facebook mode...
Recommended Reading: The music streaming payday won’t go to artists
The record industry expects a windfall. Where will the money go?
Marc Hogan,
Pitchfork
It's no secret the music industry is booming on the back of streaming services. However, it seems like not much will change in terms of where all the money goes...