Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2019
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Association events and partnerships, the latest from within our member community, and expert reporting from around the global music business. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our daily news feed email today!
September 13, 2019 – Why Are Today’s Top-Charting Music Stars So Young?
It’s been a banner year for young talent on the Billboard 200 albums chart, where artists like Billie Eilish (aged 17), Juice WRLD (20) and Khalid (21) scored chart-topping albums. In fact, so far in 2019, solo artists at the top of the Billboard 200 have been on average younger than any time in the past 19 years. This… Read More
September 12, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Sweet
Join us in welcoming Sweet to the Music Biz member community! Sweet has developed an innovative platform that bolsters value creation for artists by rewarding their fans with loyalty tokens called “Sugar.” Fans can earn Sugar through over 100 actions including streaming music, watching videos, sharing favorite social, attending concerts or events, and visiting stores.… Read More
September 10, 2019 – NY:LON Connect Unites Global Music Business Community to Set Agenda for 2020
Spotify’s Cecilia Qvist, YouTube Music’s Sun Lee and WMG’s Scott Cohen confirmed to deliver keynotes September 10, 2019 — The Music Business Association (Music Biz) and Music Ally today announce the preliminary keynote and program details for the fourth annual NY:LON Connect Global Music Business Summit. The event will take place Thursday, January 16 through… Read More
September 10, 2019 – $45 Tool CD Gives Indie Record Stores Unexpected Boost
“A funny thing happened with the new Tool album” says Coalition Independent Music Stores (CIMS) executive director Michael Bunnell, “indie retail had an old-school moment. “Several stores had well-attended midnight sales on Thursday (it was my store’s first midnight sale in 10 years),” continues Bunnell. “When we returned to work on Friday morning, there were… Read More
September 9, 2019 – Music Biz Member Symphonic Distribution Launches New In-House Record Label
Congratulations to Music Biz member Symphonic Distribution, who earlier this month launched their new in-house record label, sleev3s! Every release on the sleev3s imprint will be curated by a “genre expert” from within the company, and will be paired with a charity that will receive a portion of the streaming royalties for each track. The… Read More
September 9, 2019 – How Data Is Making Hits and Changing the Music Industry
How did Trippie Redd go from a virtual unknown to stardom? What took Logic from cult success to an artist who fills arenas? How do labels identify the superstars of tomorrow? The answers to questions like these have traditionally involved factors like touring, endless promo runs, and lucky breaks. But now, artists and the labels… Read More
September 5, 2019 – RIAA Releases 2019 Mid-Year Music Industry Revenue Report
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) just released a report that shows that in the first half of 2019, the U.S. recorded music market continued the overall trends and double digit growth rates of 2018. Revenue increases were driven by the number of paid subscriptions exceeding 60 million for the first time. Total revenues… Read More
September 5, 2019 – 2019 MTV Video Music Awards Generate 74% Sales Boost for Songs Performed at the Show
Songs performed on the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, held on August 26, generally saw gains in both digital downloads and streams, including a 74% boost in sales for the tracking week of August 23-29, according to Nielsen Music. The songs performed on the show — not including newly released tracks (or, in the case… Read More
September 4, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Truflow Hub
Please welcome Truflow Hub to the Music Business Association! The company offers international artists visa, booking, and tour management services to provide a hassle-free touring experience in the United States. Currently, Truflow Hub is in the planning phase for the Overflow Tour, which will be headlined by Sinach, one of the biggest Christian artists in… Read More
September 3, 2019 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Featured In Forbes Interview, Set to Host Oct. 3 Webinar
Forbes Magazine recently posted an interview with Qobuz USA Managing Director Dan Mackta, commemorating the high-res streaming service’s stateside launch six months ago. The article covers what sets Qobuz apart from other streaming platforms, and how Mackta believes the hi-res music market will evolve in the near future. Click here to read the full Forbes… Read More
