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So, How Much Should You Really Expect to Earn From Streaming Services?

The Music Industry Generated $43 Billion in Sales Last Year. Artists Only Received 12% of That.

August 7, 2018

Major labels and tech companies now earn billions from artists’ work. Well, here's a small consolation – at least they get to keep the breadcrumbs. Earlier today, for the period ended June 30th, 2018, Warne... Read More...

Latest Industry: We Shall Overcome, Big Hit Entertainment, eMusic, Ludlow Music, The Lede Company, More…

Daniel Sanchez

August 1, 2018

‘We Shall Overcome’ publisher can’t easily overcome its legal fees. US District Judge Denise Cote has ordered Ludlow Music to pay $352,000 in legal fees as it protected its hit song, ‘We Shall Overcome’ in c... Read More...

Music Industry Latest - Piracy, TanaCon, YouTube, Pandora, Choon, Idris Elba, AFM, James Mtume, More...

Latest Industry: Piracy Drops, TanaCon, Stony Plain, Idris Elba, James Mtume, Netflix, More…

Daniel Sanchez

July 5, 2018

Fewer young people are pirating content. According to a new report from the UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO), piracy has dropped 7% among 16-to-24-year-olds since 2015. Over half now subscribe to an ... Read More...

Hip$ters: Merlin Is Hitting $500 Million In Annual Indie Label Payouts

Lennon Cihak

June 20, 2018

Major labels are still almighty — but indie labels are bringing in some serious business. Like, $500 million+ in annual business. Major labels still dominate streaming platforms and boast the bigges... Read More...

We Asked a Search Analytics Company to Tell Us the Most Popular Music Services

Daniel Sanchez

June 11, 2018

What are people really looking for? Spotify gets the most attention — and paying subscribers. But if search analytics can predict the future, YouTube, Amazon, and Apple are just getting started. YouTube Mus... Read More...

Pandora Quietly Rolls Out Family Subscriptions — But Where’s the Special Sauce?

Daniel Sanchez

May 28, 2018

With the launch of Premium Family, Pandora has now rolled out a service eerily similar to Spotify and Apple Music's family plans. Pandora Radio has quietly rolled out its new Premium Family plan for $14.99 a... Read More...

Why Pandora Still Has a Long, Long Way to Go

Daniel Sanchez

May 4, 2018

Pandora Media’s Q1 2018 may look great at first. But, just look a little closer. Pandora Media has reported better-than-expected first quarter financial results. The company posted a lower quarterly loss t... Read More...

I'm a Cellist and Composer. Want to See My Royalties?

I’m an Award-Winning Cellist and Composer. Want to See My Royalties?

Daniel Sanchez

April 18, 2018

So, how much does Zoe Keating make from streaming? Every now and then, Digital Music News covers what real artists make from streaming platforms. One artist last year, for example, made just €403.27, or $... Read More...

Latest Industry: TuneIn, SoundCloud, Blockchain, CD Baby, Pandora, Apple Music

Daniel Sanchez

March 29, 2018

Truly gritting entertainment. Artist manager Arthur Penhallow Jr., formerly of Punch Enterprises and C3 Management, has founded True Grit Management. Based in Austin, Texas, Penhallow has also acquired book... Read More...

Pandora Death Watch: Stock Sinks Below $5 as Users Flee App

Daniel Sanchez

November 10, 2017

Is it now too late for Pandora Radio to turn things around? 850,000 users gone each month. 8 million active listeners have left the platform in nine months. $1 billion lost in four years. Advertising fail... Read More...

Pandora’s Worst Nightmare: Stock Plunges; Sirius Vultures; Lifeline Looms

Paul Resnikoff

June 8, 2017

Maybe this is all Spotify's fault. Maybe Pandora only has itself to blame. Either way, Pandora is now battling a tailspin in valuation as Sirius vultures overhead. Here's the latest. Falling subscribers. ... Read More...

Will Pandora's Arrogance Sink SiriusXM's Buyout Talks Once Again?

Will Pandora’s Arrogance Sink SiriusXM’s Buyout Once Again?

Daniel Sanchez

May 18, 2017

So, had Pandora Radio agreed to the original SiriusXM deal, they would’ve received $15 per share. Now, they may get much, much less per share. In an interview with CNBC Squawk Alley, Pandora Radio CEO Tim W... Read More...

How to Make It In the Music Industry — Two Behind-the-Scenes Professionals Break It Down

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‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

Now That the Music Modernization Act Has Passed, Who’s Gonna Run the Damn Thing?

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The Music Industry Generated $43 Billion in Sales Last Year. Artists Only Received 12% of That.

Latest Industry: We Shall Overcome, Big Hit Entertainment, eMusic, Ludlow Music, The Lede Company, More…

Latest Industry: Piracy Drops, TanaCon, Stony Plain, Idris Elba, James Mtume, Netflix, More…

Hip$ters: Merlin Is Hitting $500 Million In Annual Indie Label Payouts

We Asked a Search Analytics Company to Tell Us the Most Popular Music Services

Pandora Quietly Rolls Out Family Subscriptions — But Where’s the Special Sauce?

Why Pandora Still Has a Long, Long Way to Go

I’m an Award-Winning Cellist and Composer. Want to See My Royalties?

Latest Industry: TuneIn, SoundCloud, Blockchain, CD Baby, Pandora, Apple Music

Pandora Death Watch: Stock Sinks Below $5 as Users Flee App

Pandora’s Worst Nightmare: Stock Plunges; Sirius Vultures; Lifeline Looms

Will Pandora’s Arrogance Sink SiriusXM’s Buyout Once Again?

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