Led by gains in concerts and digital music, the overall U.S. music business can expect annual growth of just over 1% through 2017, according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers. PwC believes the concert business will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% through 2017. The company estimated the value of last…
Queens of the Stone Age Heading for First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200
Next week, rock band Queens of the Stone Age might get its first No. 1 album. Industry sources say the group’s new release, “… Like Clockwork,” could sell approximately 80,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on June 9. The album hit retailers on June 4. If “Clockworks” launches with 80,000, that should…
Publishers to Get Bigger Payday From Apple Thanks to Direct Licensing Deals
In cutting a deal with the Warner Music Group, sources say Apple caved on publishing and has agreed to pay at least 10 percent of advertising revenue to license the songs, sources say. While the WMG deal is for both master rights and publishing, the latter component has been considered one of the main obstacles…
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Juggernaut Rolls On: No. 1 on Hot 100 For Fifth Week, 24th Week In Top 10
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis notch a fifth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Can’t Hold Us,” featuring Ray Dalton. Robin Thicke, meanwhile, lands his first Hot 100 top 10, as “Blurred Lines,” featuring T.I. and Pharrell, roars 11-6, fueled in part by a 3-1 rise on Hot Digital Songs. “Hold” remains…
Zane Lowe hosts The Art of Songwriting
Zane Lowe and Mark Ronson break the art of songwriting down to the basics at BBC Introducing’s Musicians’ Masterclass. With exclusive insights from Gary Barlow.
iSTANDARD PRODUCERS PRESENTS : COOL AND DRE – “BEHIND THE RHYME” – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
MONSTER ENERGY, XXL MAGAZINE AND THE I-STANDARD PRODUCERS BRING YOU AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SUPER PRODUCERS “COOL AND DRE” FOR “BEHIND THE RHYMES”. WATCH AS COOL AND DRE VISIT SAE INSTITUTE MIAMI TO DISCUSS HOW THEY GOT THEIR START IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AS WELL AS WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH GRAMMY AWARD WINNING…
Marc Geiger Discusses The Importance Of A Mentor
Marc Geiger, head of worldwide music at WME, discusses his experience growing up in the music industry and the role his mentor played in his life.
Skrillex signs Rusko to his OWSLA record label
Skrillex has signed British dubstep star Rusko to his record label OWSLA. Skrillex set up the label, which is named after the “elite rabbit army” from Watership Down, in 2011. Rusko joins a roster that includes Skream, Sub Focus, Alex Metric and Blood Diamonds. Rusko will release a new EP called ‘Lift Me Up’ on…
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