Music Industry
Spotify is filling playlists with ghost artists to minimize royalty costs, new report alleges
The use of a PFC program (Perfect Fit Content) allows the company to pay out less in streaming royalties. New Report Alleges Spotify Is Filling Playlists with Ghost Artists to Minimize Royalty Costs Mary Siroky
Katy Perry fumbles comeback as 143 debuts at No. 6 on Billboard 200
After the album was lambasted by critics and fans alike, the album moved just 48,000 equivalent units Katy Perry Fumbles Comeback as 143 Debuts at No. 6 on Billboard 200 Jo Vito
Spotify achieves record-high quarterly profit in Q2 2024
Spotify reduced its workforce while adding seven million new premium subscribers. Spotify Achieves Record-High Quarterly Profit in Q2 2024 Scoop Harrison
Queen’s catalog sold for $1.27 billion
The deal is believed to be the biggest such acquisition in music history. Queen’s Catalog Sold for $1.27 Billion Scoop Harrison
Ticketmaster confirms data breach potentially impacting 560 million customers
The hacking group ShinyHunters is now attempting to sell the data for $500,000. Ticketmaster Confirms Data Breach Potentially Impacting 560 Million Customers [Updated] Scoop Harrison
Hacker groups claims to have stole data from 560 million Ticketmaster accounts
The hacking group ShinyHunters is now attempting to sell the data for $500,000. Hacker Group Claims to Have Stolen Data From 560 Million Ticketmaster Accounts Scoop Harrison
On Pitchfork and Our Commitment to Music Discovery
It was already a turbulent, depressing-as-hell time in music media, and that was before the corporate knives came for Pitchfork. On Pitchfork and Our Commitment to Music Discovery Alex Young
Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” hits No. 1 for the first time
At 78 years young, Lee is the oldest musician to earn a No. 1 single. Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” Hits No. 1 For the First Time Scoop Harrison
Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” hits No. 1 for the first time
At 78 years young, Lee is the oldest musician to earn a No. 1 single. Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” Hits No. 1 For the First Time Scoop Harrison
Spotify’s New Royalty Model Explained by an Expert (Guest Column)
Kristin Graziani, the president of music distribution platform Stem, argues that Spotify’s new royalty model is likely to benefit artists. A Thousand Streams in Your Pocket: Spotify’s New Royalty Model Explained by an Expert Kristin Graziani
Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato part ways with Scooter Braun: Report
Another one of Braun's longtime clients, Justin Bieber, is also reported to be severing ties with the music manager. Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato Part Ways with Scooter Braun: Report Carys Anderson
