Social Media Strategies for Artists 2026
Social media strategy for artists has changed significantly since the early days of Facebook and Twitter. The platforms have matured, the algorithms have become more...
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Artists Who Sold Catalogs Too Early
The catalog acquisition market has become one of the most active sectors in the music industry. Artists ranging from legacy icons to mid-career stars have...
SoundExchange Monthly Payments to Artists and Labels
SoundExchange announces monthly royalty payments to artists and labels, replacing quarterly distributions. The new system requires $250 minimum and electronic payment signup....
Myspace Sees Resurgence with Focus on Musicians and Artists
Myspace is experiencing a resurgence by refocusing on musicians and artists, growing from 24 million to 36 million users post-relaunch....
An All- Star Tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
MARY J. BLIGE, JOE, MUSIQ SOULCHILD AND WHO’S WHO OF URBAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC COME TOGETHER FOR Silky Soul Music”�. An All- Star Tribute to Maze...
RECORD LABEL EXEC: RADIO KEY TO BREAKING ARTISTS
RCA Records Senior Vice President of Pop Promotion Peter Gray became the latest record executive to single out radio airplay for its unparalleled role in...
Soul Music’s Comeback: K’Jon and Maxwell Lead
I agree, the music industry is in dire need of some SOUL and while this reporter gives credit to both K’Jon and Maxwell, he failed...
DJ B-Mello Leaves KEXP for Death Row Records
Onward and upward is the theme in Seattle’s hip-hop community these days. Every week it seems like some major announcement is happening and today is...
Revenue Decline Pushes Radio Stations Online
Amid a decline in advertising revenue for commercial broadcast radio, and the growth of broadband internet access, online radio has proliferated in recent years. The...
Clear Channel’s New Initiative: Worth the Hype
I was reading over Clear Channel's Premium Choice concept over the last couple of days before I gave my opinion... For the most part, I'm...
VIBE LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE RAP STAR COMPETITION WITH EMINEM
“VIBE Verses Presents No. 1 Stan” Contest to Support the Award-Winning Hip Hop Icon’s Appearance as VIBE’s 2nd Annual Real Rap Issue Cover Star and...
Flo Rida Censored by American Idol: Why?
What did Flo rida say Wednesday night to get censored on “American Idol”? It was widely expected that Flo rida would be censored last night...
Urban Radio: Cutting Salaries to Pay Performance Tax?
As you know the debate rages on about the Performance Tax paid to artists for radio using their music. Are you willing as a radio...
Cathy Hughes & Others Oppose Performance Tax
Tom Joyner , host of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) ,” and other leading minority radio broadcasters held a congressional staff briefing on Capitol...
Trick Shot at Jim Jones Show
Perhaps we are just at that point where we are totally pro Obama and the positivity he brings to the black community but we have...
