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100 Songs Now Banned In China

August 28, 2011

You really want to play in this country? Well, the Chinese Ministry of Culture has just published 100 songs that are now banned for distribution, with lots of Gaga and Perry throughout. Digital distributors... Read More...

Don’t Worry, Tunecore Says the Massive Price Hike Is Worth It

Paul Resnikoff

May 10, 2011

Unsurprisingly, Tunecore artists have been unenthusiastic about huge distribution cost increases, especially when presented with little advance notice. But Tunecore founder Jeff Price says the extra services a... Read More...

Pissed? Tunecore Quietly Raising Its Renewal Fees by 150%

Paul Resnikoff

May 6, 2011

This is one of those things you only notice when you notice. For example, when your annual renewals are due within 30 days. And in the past few weeks, Tunecore has more than doubled its album distribution re... Read More...

Amazon Is Now Selling a 27-Song Album Download for $3.99

Paul Resnikoff

May 2, 2011

Are these deals good for anyone besides the music fan? After dropping the price tag on hundreds of downloads to 69-cents, Amazon is now offering a 27-song album from Bruce Hornsby for just $3.99. The album, B... Read More...

The Average TuneCore Artist Makes $179 a Year…

Paul Resnikoff

April 25, 2011

The average number seems unbelievably low - until you look at the calculations below. And, the TuneCore figure is remarkably similar to a recent per-year payout calculation for CD Baby artists, which was $174 (... Read More...

The Latest: CIC, Believe, WMG, Univision, Friday, Indie Revenues

Paul Resnikoff

March 23, 2011

*The British government has now launched the Creative Industries Council (CIC), a group focused on boosting music exports and the broader economy in the process. *London-based digital distributor Believe Dig... Read More...

A2IM Now Has 270 Indies

Paul Resnikoff

March 16, 2011

Say what you will about the ageing "indie vs. major" divide, because indie-focused advocacy messages are still resonating. And, it looks like indies still have unique issues that need to be addressed. Look ... Read More...

Believe It: One-In-Four Apps Only Used Once

Paul Resnikoff

February 2, 2011

Sorry, what was that about the app revolution? Turns out that apps are often disposable - in fact, one in four are only used once. According to information just released by Localytics, 26 percent of apps ar... Read More...

TuneCore’s Price: “Well Over 95% of the Releases on Tommy’s Label… Failed”

Paul Resnikoff

July 14, 2010

Is TuneCore responsible for distributing crap and crowding the lane for serious artists? That is the allegation of Tommy Silverman, and TuneCore CEO Jeff Price couldn't resist the challenge. And make no m... Read More...

It’s About the Money: RouteNote & Last.fm Getting a Divorce

Paul Resnikoff

May 26, 2010

Digital distributor RouteNote is now saying 'buh-bye' to Last.fm, based on low royalties. The group informed its members of the change this week, and noted that artists could forge direct relationships with ... Read More...

Live@Midem: Radiohead, Pharrell Not So Sour on File-Sharing

Paul Resnikoff

January 22, 2010

Since the days of Napster, the recording industry has been battling unauthorized file-swapping sites and the fans that love them. But step towards the creative side, and artists often express a different att... Read More...

Sony Music, RED Tapping IODA Distribution Platform

Paul Resnikoff

June 30, 2009

Sony Music Entertainment and its RED Distribution unit are now structuring a digital distribution deal with San Francisco-based IODA, according to information shared with Digital Music News. The partnership ... Read More...

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Will the Music Industry Ever Get a Handle on Rightsholder Payouts?

You Release Music and Chase The Audience.

Live Music’s New Geography

After a Brief Shocker by Apple Music, Spotify Regains Supremacy in the US-Based Subscriber Race. Here’s the Latest DSP Subscriber Data for H1 2026.

You Wrote the Music. Who Gets the Value? A Special Interview With One of the Most Influential Figures In Music Publishing

100 Songs Now Banned In China

Don’t Worry, Tunecore Says the Massive Price Hike Is Worth It

Pissed? Tunecore Quietly Raising Its Renewal Fees by 150%

Amazon Is Now Selling a 27-Song Album Download for $3.99

The Average TuneCore Artist Makes $179 a Year…

The Latest: CIC, Believe, WMG, Univision, Friday, Indie Revenues

A2IM Now Has 270 Indies

Believe It: One-In-Four Apps Only Used Once

TuneCore’s Price: “Well Over 95% of the Releases on Tommy’s Label… Failed”

It’s About the Money: RouteNote & Last.fm Getting a Divorce

Live@Midem: Radiohead, Pharrell Not So Sour on File-Sharing

Sony Music, RED Tapping IODA Distribution Platform