The last week of 2012 raked in HUGE numbers for digital music consumption. A record-breaking 55.74 millon digital songs were sold in the week ending December 30th. According to Nielson Soundscan, that is the single-largest week in digital history. A previous record of 47.73 million songs were sold December 28, 2008. [AlLindstrom] Largest Unit Gains Among the Top…
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “Thrift Shop” Goes Platiunum
The good news keeps pouring in for Macklemore & Ryan Leslie, and might I add its well deserved. The duo has reached another milestone independently with their single “Thrift Store” going platinum. Total sales stand at 1,117,000 with 304,000 copies being sold this week alone. Just a little motivation for you. Congrats to their entire team. [AlLindstrom]
Wayne Leeloy Joins Warner Music
After 3 years at direct to fan pioneer Topspin Media, Wayne Leeloy is exiting for Warner Music Nashville, where he will serve as Senior Director of Digital Marketing. Leeloy had served as Topspin’s Senior Director of Artist Services after previous stints at Ticketmaster, 206 and Contemporary Media. “Warner Music Nashville is a shining example of…
Tiesto Inks With Red Light Management
Tiësto has joined Red Light Management under its influential founder Coran Capshaw, Billboard.biz has learned. The move makes the Dutch DJ/producer the first major electronic dance artist to link up with a major manager from outside the genre. It also ends his long-time relationship with Complete Control, the Brooklyn-based company that helped build him into…
Native Instruments Session Horns review – SoundsAndGear
Checking out the new section horn library from Native Instruments called Session Horns for Kontakt and Kontakt Player. The library is made up of a horn quartet consisting of a trombone, a tenor sax and two trumpets.
Into The Lair #46 – How To Make Your Mixes LOUD!
In the 46th Into The Lair, Dave Pensado walks you through how to make your mixes loud without sacrificing dynamics or balance in your mix.
Korg Turns 50 – What’s Korg’s Best Synthesizer Yet?
In 2013, Korg celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded by Tsutomu Katoh, Korg released their first product in 1963, the Disc Rotary Electric Auto Rhythm machine Doncamatic DA-20. In 1973, Korg introduced their first synth, the MiniKorg. Since then, Korg has had an impressive run. They’ve released a steady stream of electronic music gear, including classics like the MS-20, the PolySix, the WaveStation and the…
Let the Beat Build #5 – Harry Fraud Defines “Wavy”
Harry Fraud talks about the meaning of the term “wavy” and what it means to be a trendsetter in the truest sense of the word.
Top 10 Tracks of the Week
The numbers were up across the board during the post-Hanukah/pre-Christmas week, with Bruno Mars holding onto the top spot for the third straight week. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis experienced the biggest percentage gain on the leaderboard with a +39%, while Swedish House Mafia brought EDM into the Top 10. 1. Bruno Mars, “Locked Out of Heaven” – 226k 2. Taylor Swift, “I Knew You Were Trouble”…
Irving Azoff on Leaving Live Nation, What’s Next, and Why He Regrets Ticketmaster Merger
Just hours after Irving Azoff’s departure from Live Nation was confirmed, Billboard’s Ray Waddell caught up with him over the phone from Mexico, where Azoff’s family is vacationing with Don Henley’s family. In this conversation, Azoff explains why he’s leaving (especially on New Year’s Eve), who he’s taking with him, and why merging with Ticketmaster was both…
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