Myspace lost a decade of user uploaded music
In the world of colossal technology and corporate mistakes: Myspace lost all the media uploaded to its website prior to 2015. That's 12 years of...
This private music library is building the world’s largest recording collection
Not-for-profit The ARChive of Contemporary Music has been attempting to, pun intended, build an "arc" of popular music of all cultures and races throughout the...
CD and vinyl sales surpass iTunes downloads
A study over 2018 has revealed a shocking yet not surprising statistic: music download purchases have plummeted in the last 5 years, from 40% to...
Pandora launches ‘Stories’ feature for artists
In the never ending battle of streaming services attempting to one up one another, Pandora has released yet another feature to try to top the...
Could a startup be the solution to fixing the problem with music royalties?
Music royalties are a topic of hot discussion: whether it be Taylor Swift's record deal, serving as a leg up for all the artists on...
Spotify unveils ‘mute’ option for users to silence artists
In a world where technology allows customization beyond your wildest hopes and dreams, where all content is at your fingertips, there seemed to be something...
Canadian independent distributor RPM ceases operations suddenly
The largest Canadian distributor of vinyl, RPM, abruptly and unexpectedly closed up shop earlier this month with little to no explanation as to why the company will...
Music industry diversity is improving, UK study shows
Music industry diversity has been a hot topic in the last decade, with initiatives ranging from an emphasis on merely increasing women headliners to hosting all women...
Your shopping behavior is affected by brands’ playlists
You probably notice how certain environmental aspects affect your shopping behavior. Does a store feel cluttered? Is there an overwhelming scent? How do the salespeople act? Is...
The best last minute gift you can give is music
Everyone has experienced at least one side of the last minute gift. It stinks being on both sides. Your best friend got you a candle or a...