Spotify Rolls Out New Features, Monetization Options for Podcasts
Spotify’s Stream On event made it crystal clear podcasts are the company's main growth priority, announcing new podcast creation tools and monetization functions....
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Soundgarden Responds to Buyout Bid Lawsuit Filed by Chris Cornell’s Widow
Soundgarden has released a statement in response to a new buyout bit lawsuit filed by Chris Cornell's widow....
Morgan Wallen’s Sales: Comparing the Numbers Before and After the Racial Slur Video
Morgan Wallen’s catalog has garnered $8.005 million in revenue from U.S. sales and streams in 2021 as counted by MRC Data, according to Billboard estimates....
Beach Boys Partner With Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group in Intellectual Property Deal
The Beach Boys have entered into an intellectual property partnership with Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group that will cover the legendary SoCal group’s recordings, brand,...
Star Track, The Next Generation: What Do Major Catalog Sales Mean For Younger Artists?
Key players unpack why the current spike in catalog sales, particularly among veteran acts, may influence the next generation of iconic creators to act fast....
With Venues Closing, Canada’s Live Music Sector Pushes a Recovery Plan
The pandemic has forced the closure of 80 music venues in Canada, and another 15 are in danger of shuttering, according to the Canadian Live...
Vivendi Planning to Move Forward With UMG IPO This Year
French media conglomerate Vivendi announced Saturday (Feb. 13) that it may move forward with the Universal Music Group IPO before the end of 2021....
Sony/ATV Returns to Sony Music Publishing, Unveils New Branding
Sony/ATV Music Publishing is rebranding as Sony Music Publishing, more than 25 years after the original Sony Music Publishing merged with the Michael Jackson-owned ATV...
Vaccine Boosts Demand For In-Person Shows: Five Key Insights From New COVID-19 Nielsen Music/MRC Data Report
Music fans are warming up to the idea of in-person events with a vaccine in-market, and most will continue to livestream virtual concerts even when...
Executive of the Week: Darkroom Founder/CEO Justin Lubliner
Billie Eilish broke another record on the alternative airplay chart, helping make Darkroom founder/CEO Justin Lubliner Billboard's Executive of the Week....