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!
March 25, 2020 – Information and Relief Resources for Independent Music Retailers Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis
As the global COVID-19 crisis continues to affect the music industry, the Music Business Association encourages everyone to support our colleagues who have been hit particularly hard due to this crisis — the independent retail community. With consumers seeking music and entertainment during their quarantines, and retailers like Amazon rightfully halting shipments on non-essential items to… Read More
March 23, 2020 – Music Biz Member Facebook Announces $100 million Grant Program for Small Businesses
Regardless of how the COVID-19 pandemic plays out in the coming weeks and months, it has already been brutal for small businesses, with some forced to close for public safety, while others are taking a big hit in both revenue and access to credit. Facebook has announced that it is creating a $100 million grant… Read More
March 23, 2020 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: COOLPOCKETS MUSIC
We’re glad to welcome COOLPOCKETS MUSIC, an independent record company specializing in artist development and music distribution, to the Music Biz member community! Company owner Paul Guzman-Sanchez, also an artist under the name COOLPOCKETS, will release his new album GET DOWN TIME, the company’s banner release for 2020. COOLPOCKETS decided to join Music Biz to… Read More
March 23, 2020 – Music Business Association Voices Support for “Save America’s Main Street Act,” Helping Small Businesses and Artists Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
Members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have introduced legislation to rescue small businesses from the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The “Save America’s Main Street Act” would provide immediate cash flow through a tax rebate, help businesses maintain payroll through a tax credit, and defer… Read More
March 23, 2020 – Music Biz Member Synchtank Announces New Royalty Accounting and Valuation Platform
Last week, Music Biz member Synchtank unveiled IRIS, its new royalty accounting and valuation platform designed to help rights holders and administrators create new value while increasing processing efficiencies and reducing costs. IRIS — which stands for International Repertoire Information System — was originally developed by peermusic, and has already handled more than $1 billion… Read More
March 21, 2020 – Music Industry Legend Kenny Rogers Passes Away at 81; Statement from Music Biz
Music Biz is saddened to hear of the passing of Kenny Rogers. He began his Pop/Rock career in the 1960s, but it was a decade later that he would capture the hearts of Country music fans and play a major role in expanding the audience for Country music across the globe. Rogers received the Association’s… Read More
March 20, 2020 – Music Biz 2020 Postponed Until August 16-19, 2020; Full Statement Available
As concerns for the health and safety for people across the globe have grown, the Music Business Association has continued to monitor the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, in conjunction with the JW Marriott Nashville and local governing authorities. The safety of our conference attendees, the greater Nashville area, and the communities from which our attendees hail… Read More
March 20, 2020 – Music Biz Member DataArt Offers Resources to Companies Transitioning to Remote Work
Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, Music Biz is partnering with our member DataArt to share their expertise in transitioning to work from home status with our membership. This show of support begins with a series of articles detailing the fundamental steps companies must take, and challenges they may encounter, during the transition. You can… Read More
March 19, 2020 – Music Biz Member Bandcamp to Waive Revenue Share Friday, March 20 Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
This week, Music Biz member Bandcamp announced that throughout Friday, March 20 (until midnight PST), the company will forgo collecting revenue on items sold through its storefronts as a show of financial support for artists around the globe who are being impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. “For many artists, a single day of… Read More
March 19, 2020 – NEW WEBINAR — Uncovering Breakthrough Artists with Data: Chartmetric’s 6MO Report (H2 2019)
This month, music analytics firm Chartmetric released its second 6MO report, covering July through December 2019. New in this edition — a follow-up to the firm’s first 6MO report — are TikTok Trending tracks, Bandsintown Tracker gains, and a list of artists who received the most “first-time” playlist adds on streaming platforms in H2 2019. In this webinar,… Read More
