Podcast Ad Revenues Expected to Double by 2020, IAB Reports
Interactive Advertising Bureau predicts podcast ad revenues will double from $314 million in 2017 to $659 million by 2020, driven by growing popularity....
Month : May 2020
AI Transforms the Music Industry, Recent Research Shows
AI algorithms are transforming audio mastering in the music industry. Services like LANDR have processed over 10 million tracks for 2+ million musicians....
Indie Artists: Do They Still Need Promotion Companies?
Indie artists debate whether promotion companies are still necessary with today's digital tools. Modern musicians can self-promote using social media and streaming platforms....
Olivia O’Brien Unveils Quarantine Music Video
Olivia O'Brien releases a DIY quarantine music video for her viral hit "Josslyn," a breakup anthem about infidelity that gained 16 million streams after Charli...
Indie Artists: Music Distribution & Promotion Challenges
Independent artists navigate the modern music industry balancing free digital distribution platforms with traditional radio opportunities. Learn key strategies for music promotion, distribution, and building...
Y2K – Go Dumb ft. blackbear, The Kid LAROI
Y2K releases new track 'Go Dumb' featuring blackbear, The Kid LAROI and Bankrol Hayden. This marks his first release since viral hit 'Lalala'....
Radio Facts: Streaming Sites’ Growing Dominance
New study of 50,000 Americans reveals 60% spend more time streaming than on pay-TV, with Gen Z leading the shift to streaming-only consumption....
PUBLIC RELEASES BRAND-NEW SINGLE “HONEY IN THE SUMMER”
Ohio pop-rock trio PUBLIC releases infectious new summer anthem "Honey In The Summer," following their RIAA Gold-certified TikTok sensation "Make You Mine."...
DVSN Releases New Album A Muse in Her Feelings on OVO Sound
DVSN releases third studio album 'A Muse in Her Feelings' on OVO Sound, featuring collaborations with Future, Summer Walker, and more R&B stars....
Leon Bridges – Inside Friend ft. Mayer
Leon Bridges releases official music video for 'Inside Friend' featuring John Mayer, shot on iPhones during social distancing. The track emerged from studio sessions....
Irish phenomenon Picture This releases new single 'Troublemaker' following 200+ million streams. The volatile love song sets stage for their third studio album....
Nav Releases New Album Good Intentions With R&B Stars
Nav releases his new album Good Intentions featuring Young Thug, Future, Travis Scott, Pop Smoke and more top artists. The follow-up to his #1 Billboard...
Chaka Khan asks Fans to Pray for Betty Wright
Chaka Khan asks fans to pray for fellow R&B legend Betty Wright who is reportedly very ill. The Queen of Funk reached out on social...
Comic John Pinette Found Dead in Hotel Room
Stand-up comedian John Pinette was found dead in his Pittsburgh hotel room at age 50. The comedian had battled health issues including liver disease....
Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios Win Three Peabody Nods
Entercom's Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios received three 2019 Peabody Award nominations, making them the only audio company with multiple honors....
Reverend Shawn Amos Debuts Blue Sky Album
The Reverend Shawn Amos releases his debut album Blue Sky with newly formed Brotherhood band, marking a major sonic evolution. The album blends his bluesy...
Amazon Original Series Regular Heroes to Premiere May 8
Amazon's new docuseries Regular Heroes premieres May 8 on Prime Video, featuring Alicia Keys in the first episode and showcasing everyday heroes making a difference....
Glass Animals Quarantine Covers Part 1 EP
Glass Animals released Quarantine Covers Part 1 EP featuring covers of Nirvana's 'Heart Shaped Box' and Lana Del Rey's 'Young & Beautiful' during COVID-19 lockdown....
Oh Wonder Releases New Track Keep On Dancing in Home Tapes
Oh Wonder releases 'Keep On Dancing,' the second track in their Home Tapes project recorded during lockdown. The intimate new song responds to cancelled birthday...
YAMANAIR CREATIVE LAUNCHES EMERGENCY RADIO RELIEF
Yamanair Creative launches Emergency Creative Relief Package for radio stations, offering custom audio and digital production services to operators affected by industry challenges....
Musician Kashif Found Dead
R&B musician and producer Kashif was found dead at age 56 in his apartment, with authorities citing natural causes as the reason for his passing....
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Producer Found Dead
Jeffrey Ian Pollack, producer of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and director of Above the Rim, was found dead at 54 while jogging in Hermosa...
Joe Biden Announces ‘Lift Every Voice’ Agenda For Black Community
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FRENCH MONTANA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THAT’S A FACT”
French Montana drops his new single 'That's A Fact' via Epic Records, marking his first release since his gold album MONTANA last year....
Entercom Wins 10 2019 AP Television and Radio Awards
Entercom wins 10 2019 Associated Press Television and Radio Association Awards, with KCBS All News taking first place in eight categories including Outstanding News Operation....