DMN Staff, Author at Digital Music News

Spotify Playlist Promotion: Debunking Common Myths For Artists

September 30, 2020

photo: John Tekeridis Spotify playlist promotion can be both a blessing and a curse for music artists. The following comes from OmariMC, a proud partner of DMN committed to boosting artist careers through sm... Read More...

US-Based PRO Pro Music Rights Reaches a 7.4% Market Share

DMN Staff

August 3, 2018

Pro Music Rights — the fifth Public Performance Rights Society In U.S. — now controls a market share of 7.4%. The following announcement comes from Pro Music Rights, a company that has partnered with DMN wi... Read More...

Swedish Festival Bravalla Is Closing Because of Rampant Sexual Assaults

DMN Staff

June 24, 2018

Bravalla Festival, 2014 (photo: karlafg CC 2.0) A surge in sexual assaults has grounded Bravalla. FKP Scorpio, organizer of the music festival, has confirmed that future events have been canceled. Apparen... Read More...

6ix9ine Shares His Tragic Last Conversation With XXXTentacion

DMN Staff

June 19, 2018

Sadly, XXXTentacion may have disregarded his own fateful advise to 6ix9ine. Hours after news broke out that rapper XXXTentacion had been shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Florida, fellow rapper 6ix9i... Read More...

You’re Gonna Hear a Lot More Music from Prince — Thanks to This Sony Music Deal

DMN Staff

June 19, 2018

Paisley Park. Two years after his tragic passing, Prince’s massive stash of music may be released. It now appears that the Prince's estate, which is currently being handled by Comerica Bank, has come to an a... Read More...

A German Festival Removes a Rap Group for Refusing to Tone Down Their Anti-Israeli Politics

DMN Staff

June 15, 2018

Young Fathers Young Fathers, a Scottish experimental rap group, were slated to perform a concert at the annual German music and arts festival Ruhrtriennale. The invitation has been revoked due to the group's... Read More...

Deutsche Grammophon and Google are Reviving Some of the Oldest Recordings In History

DMN Staff

June 15, 2018

For years, the video game franchise Fallout has revitalized the popularity of retro 1940s and 1950s music (at least amongst the younger generations). Now, legendary German record company Deutsche Grammophon ... Read More...

4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Music from Being Hacked

DMN Staff

June 8, 2018

photo: PoppyReed (CC0) Getting your music hacked is a terrifying prospect. Hard work gone in an instant — published without release or sent out into the world before it's finished. Sadly, there have been ... Read More...

The Best Music Documentaries on the Planet: 5 You Have to Watch

DMN Staff

June 1, 2018

Nothing quite beats a music documentary when it comes to getting under the skin of your favorite bands and artists. It’s a documentary genre unlike any other. Sure, you might get some insight after watching... Read More...

MUSEXPO Europe Unveils Full Agenda of Industry Leaders; Event Returns to London

DMN Staff

August 23, 2016

A special announcement from our partner, A&R Worldwide, the company powering MUSEXPO Europe. Darcus Beese to be Honored as 'European Executive of the Year' at Musexpo Europe's Closing Ceremony. In prepa... Read More...

WNYC Asks Digital Music News, ‘What’s Up With Pandora & South Dakota, Anyway?’

DMN Staff

June 18, 2013

If you're a New Yorker, you probably know WNYC's Soundcheck, hosted by John Schaefer. Here, Shaefer asks Digital Music News publisher Paul Resnikoff all sorts of thorny questions about Pandora and their contro... Read More...

Two Bands With the Same Name? A Legal Guide for Working It Out

DMN Staff

June 10, 2013

Got two bands with the same name? (Image: Tryston Carrithers (CC by 2.0)) It's one of those situations that you hope never happens to you. Two (or more) bands with the same name. But let's face it: with mill... Read More...

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

Is Sync the New Radio? ‘Running Up That Hill’ Isn’t the Only Track That’s Finding New Fans After Scoring a Major Placement

Unauthorized Music Usage on TikTok Can Cost Brands Big — But There’s a Way to Avoid Expensive Licensing Headaches

Sync Licensing Is Evolving — Now There’s a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industry’s Most Exciting Segment

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

The Methodology Behind Great Sync: A Breakdown for Brands, Content Creators and Supervisors

Quadraphonic Sound Died In the 1970s. So Why Is Somebody Bringing It Back?

Adidas Places Kanye Branding Deal Under Review

Spotify Is Riddled With Fake Streams — Or Is It? Our Latest Podcast

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

Meet the Artist Who Is Literally Saving His Fans’ Lives — Our Latest Podcast

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t)

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

Spotify Playlist Promotion: Debunking Common Myths For Artists

US-Based PRO Pro Music Rights Reaches a 7.4% Market Share

Swedish Festival Bravalla Is Closing Because of Rampant Sexual Assaults

6ix9ine Shares His Tragic Last Conversation With XXXTentacion

You’re Gonna Hear a Lot More Music from Prince — Thanks to This Sony Music Deal

A German Festival Removes a Rap Group for Refusing to Tone Down Their Anti-Israeli Politics

Deutsche Grammophon and Google are Reviving Some of the Oldest Recordings In History

4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Music from Being Hacked

The Best Music Documentaries on the Planet: 5 You Have to Watch

MUSEXPO Europe Unveils Full Agenda of Industry Leaders; Event Returns to London

WNYC Asks Digital Music News, ‘What’s Up With Pandora & South Dakota, Anyway?’

Two Bands With the Same Name? A Legal Guide for Working It Out

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