Music Industry Analysis
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October 2, 2017 – Streaming Has Pushed Latin Music Into The Mainstream
“MI GENTE” lures listeners with a mesmerising hook, a thumping beat and lyrics about breaking down barriers. A collaboration between J Balvin, a Colombian reggaeton star (pictured), and Willy William, a French producer, the latest product of this summer’s Latin craze is crooned almost entirely in Spanish. (The title means “My People”; reggaeton borrows from hip hop, reggae and rap.) The song topped the charts on Spotify, a streaming service, for weeks. “To be a crossover artist,... Read More
September 29, 2017 – Playlisting: The 21st Century Mixtape
The premise of compiling a special collection of songs on a tape or CD and sharing with a friend or love interest hasn’t gone away in the digital age. Today, it’s playlisting—an increasingly important part of the music experience. Nearly three-quarters of those who stream music in the U.S. create online playlists—some are for themselves, and some they share with others. More than half of all music listeners create playlists by selecting tracks across genres and artists,... Read More
September 28, 2017 – 3 Myths About Streaming… And 3 Truths About The Music Industry Today
You hear a heck of a lot talked about streaming and its impact on the music industry these days. So how much of it is worth listening to – and how much is complete hogwash? That, essentially, was the question tackled by Warner Music Group’s Chief Digital Officer and EVP of Business Development, Ole Obermann, last week at Reeperbahn Festival. Click here to read more.... Read More
September 25, 2017 – [WEEKLY SALES] Foo Fighters Notch #1 Album Spot; Cardi B’s ‘Bodak Yellow’ Bows Big
James Donio, President of the Music Business Association (Music Biz), commented on this week’s sales numbers issued by Nielsen (published in Billboard: albums, singles) and Border City Media (published in HITS Daily Double: albums). “Veteran Rock band Foo Fighters jumped to the top of the Nielsen and BuzzAngle Music charts this week, moving over 127,000 album equivalent units of Concrete and Gold to reach the #1 spot.... Read More
September 25, 2017 – Money Is Streaming Into The Music Industry: A Breakdown Of Where It’s Coming From
It’s no secret that streaming is driving a comeback for a recorded music industry that saw sales fall from $40 billion in 1999 to just $14.5 billion in 2014. Revenues from paid subscriptions, ad supported streaming and digital radio are still a fraction of the industry’s peak, but they are certainly moving in the right direction. Click here to read more.... Read More
September 22, 2017 – There Are Now 30 Million Paid Music Subscribers In The US
More than 30 million people pay for music subscriptions in the US, according to the latest figures released by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for the first half of 2017. Paid streaming subscriptions have increased to 30.4 million in the US, up from 20.2 million during the first half of 2016. Click here to read more.... Read More
September 20, 2017 – The Growing Reach Of Radio Among U.S. Ethnic Audiences
In aggregate, the Hispanic and black radio audience totals 74.7 million people 12 and older, up 6.25% from 70.3 million just five years ago. While tune-in has grown across both black and Hispanic audiences, growth among Hispanic listeners has been notably higher than among black listeners between 2013 and 2017. Click here to read more.... Read More
September 20, 2017 – 2017 Mid-Year RIAA Music Shipment and Revenue Statistics: Comment from Music Biz President James Donio
James Donio, President of the Music Business Association (Music Biz), commented on the 2017 Mid-Year RIAA Music Shipment and Revenue Statistics report, released today. “The U.S. music industry saw significant growth in streaming services and retail revenues, with the industry growing 17% to $4.0 billion, according to the 2017 Mid-Year RIAA Music Shipment and Revenue Statistics report. Streaming services – including subscription services like Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal as well as digital/customized radio services like Pandora and SiriusXM –... Read More
September 19, 2017 – Young Millennials Have Some Big Spending Plans
More than two-thirds of younger millennials, those 18- to 26-years old, plan to make at least one “considerable” purchase before the end of this year. The data, from Bankrate.com’s August consumer survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, underscores the huge importance of catering to this group. Click here to read more.... Read More
September 18, 2017 – [Weekly Sales] Thomas Rhett earns first #1 album: Comment from Music Biz President James Donio
James Donio, President of the Music Business Association (Music Biz), commented on this week’s sales numbers issued by Nielsen (published in Billboard: albums, singles) and Border City Media (published in HITS Daily Double: albums, singles). “Country has returned to the top of the Nielsen and BuzzAngle Music charts this week as Thomas Rhett landed his first-ever #1 album with Life Changes. The set moved around 123,000 equivalent album units and is the first country album to top both charts since Jason Aldean’s They Don’t Know landed at #1 in October 2016.... Read More
