The Impact of Music Overconsumption on Artist Development; How Amazon Music Became a Christmas No.1 Contender with a Sam Ryder Exclusive
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How Amazon Music became a Christmas No.1 Contender with a Sam Ryder Exclusive
In an era where streaming consumers have become used to having access to virtually all the music ever recorded, it’s remarkable that Sam Ryder’s You’re Christmas To Me (East West/Rhino) is only available on one audio streaming service – Amazon Music.
European Music Managers Alliance expands partnership with YouTube Music
Having worked closely with YouTube Music on its pan-European mentoring programme, the renewed partnership will help support EMMA’s ongoing work to provide professional development services to managers across the continent. It will also boost expert-led training and network building, and develop new research projects that will offer policymakers improved insights of how to support Europe’s music industry.
Vinyl Group's Josh Simons on how metadata can create a fairer industry, plus LP e-commerce expansion
The company relaunches with a pledge to provide tech solutions that connect and give credit to the global creator economy. Vinyl Group will function as an umbrella brand that incorporates the company’s three existing brands: music credits business Jaxsta, music industry social-professional network Vampr and e-commerce platform Vinyl.com.
Gimme Radio hopes for a comeback after Mainfactor acquisition
Metal and country-focused streaming platform Gimme Radio shut down earlier this year, after struggling to raise funding to keep open.
The Impact of Music Overconsumption on Artist Development
In the digital age, music is only a single click away, our playlists are never-ending, our favorite songs are on a loop, and the idea of music consumption has become all too familiar.
Spotify France says streaming tax to support artists is "monumental error", may "disinvest" from France
The French government has confirmed a new tax will be applied to music streaming services from next year to fund the Centre National De La Musique - a move strongly opposed by Spotify and the other digital music companies
How TikTok and TV Helps Give Songs New Life
Whether it be reviving a decades-old holiday classic or breathing new life into an older release, TikTok, television and movies hold great sway. Where DJs and dance clubs once influenced people’s musical tastes, social media and entertainment are the new tastemakers as they introduce or resurrect music. This leads to songs released years ago hitting charts in a way they didn’t upon release.
Mark Mulligan of MIDiA’s 2024 Music Industry Predictions: The algorithm is not listening
A music industry trend does not happen in isolation of social media trends, nor vice versa, and so forth. We boast a solid track record, with an 88% success rate in both our 2023 and 2022 predictions, following 84% and 79% in the previous two years. Meanwhile, here is a quick look at some of the meta (not the company) themes:
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