SiriusXM, Pandora Launch ‘Small Stage Series’; Time for a Music Crowdfunding Comeback? The Human Science of Spotify’s New Music Friday Playlist

SiriusXM and Pandora announced today the Small Stage Series, a series of performances with premier artists spanning music genres and styles, and comedy, and held in small iconic venues. Launching on…

When was the last time that you read an article about music crowdfunding? I’ll bet it’s been a while.

"New Music Friday" is not Spotify's biggest playlist, but it's one of the most influential — how is it put together?

The traditional recorded music business was all about selling units, which naturally meant that the most important markets were not the most populous but the wealthiest.

Kanye West's second 'DONDA' listening event last week was reportedly Apple Music's biggest-ever livestream

Sales and trading in nonfungible tokens (or NFTs) have gone from increasing to skyrocketing. They’re new. Their values can be volatile. But for those with U.S. tax obligations they can also be a goldmine for the IRS.

The key to a chart-topping hit? Scientists say more recent popular tunes have more "harmonic surprise" than past ones as people seek novelty.

Paul Wilson wonders if car audio is really that great.

Ran Geffen, founder of XR connect development agency OMR and CEO of Amusica Song Management in Israel on the future of the music industry.

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