Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2020
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!
May 4, 2020 – The Future of What Episode #186 — Music Biz LIVE with the Music Biz Board
While the effects of the COVID-19 quarantine on live entertainment and brick and mortar retail are already apparent, other sectors of the music industry like publishing haven’t truly felt the effects of the pandemic yet because of their buffered collection timeline. Will some sectors bare the brunt of this pandemic, while others thrive? Join us… Listen
May 4, 2020 – Music Business Association to Host Special Music Biz LIVE Sessions During Original Conference Week
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) today announced that it is hosting four high-level Music Biz LIVE presentations via Zoom set for Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14 — the week which normally marks their Annual Music Biz Conference. Music Biz previously announced this year’s Conference would be postponed to August 16 – 19… Read More
May 4, 2020 – IFPI Global Music Report 2020: Music Sales Rise For Fifth Straight Year to $20 Billion
Global music sales grew for the fifth consecutive year in 2019 with streaming accounting for more than half of all label revenue for the first time, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) “Global Music Report 2020.” Total revenues climbed to $20.2 billion, a rise of 8.2% on the previous year. Driving… Read More
May 4, 2020 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Pop Daze Entertainment
Please give a warm welcome to Pop Daze Entertainment, the newest member of the Music Biz member community! Pop Daze is a digital community that primarily focuses on the music and pop culture phenomena during the 1960s throughout the 1990s, so fans can share their memories from days past while creating new ones with one… Read More
May 1, 2020 – Music Biz President Portia Sabin Appears on Music Policy Forum’s Music Cities Together: Live
Music Biz President Portia Sabin was featured on last week’s Music Cities Together: Live program, hosted by the Music Policy Forum (MPF). Music Cities Together: Live serves to host intimate conversations between leaders across the globe to shine a light on strategies, initiatives and perspectives in this time of crisis with a strong focus on… Read More
May 1, 2020 – Here’s How the Music Community Can Get Free Coronavirus-Related Legal Services
As the music community continues to wrap its head around the complexities the CARES Act and other financial relief programs responding to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of entertainment attorneys are volunteering their time and expertise to provide free legal services to help industry professionals figure out the resources available to them. Three non-profits — New York’s… Read More
April 30, 2020 – Music Biz Member BuzzAngle Rebrands as Alpha Data
This week, BuzzAngle unveiled its new rebrand as Alpha Data, and the platform’s subscription tool and service — BuzzAngle Music — now called Alpha Data Music+. The music analytics tool will continue to power music charts for Rolling Stone. Beyond the rebrand, Alpha Data also announced upgrades to its daily data-reporting service. “Our goal is… Read More
April 30, 2020 – Licensed to Stream? Clearing Rights Can Be Tricky In the ‘Wild West’ Livestream Age
With venues closed, more artists are turning to livestream performances — some without the proper licenses. “There’s probably a lot of infringement going on.” To make sure acts like Elton John, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish could perform the songs they wanted during Global Citizen’s April 18 “One World: Together at Home” concert, Julie Wadley… Read More
April 29, 2020 – Record Store Day Announces RSD Drops to Replace June 20th Event
In response to social distancing guidelines, Record Store Day has announced the RSD Drops program, ensuring extra safety when music fans purchase the limited-edition releases intended for RSD 2020 over the course of three Saturdays: August 29th, September 26th, and October 24th. Event organizers are working with artists, labels and other relevant parties to spread… Read More
April 29, 2020 – Minecraft, Fortnite And Avatars; How Lockdown Is Changing The Future Of Live Music
While live streaming is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance, an intriguing view of the future of live music could be glimpsed by visiting two virtual worlds last week. A concert by American rapper Travis Scott was broadcast live from within the online video game Fortnite, reaching more than 12.3 million players and setting an all-time record for participation in… Read More
