Kendrick Lamar And Taylor Swift Lead Grammy Nominations
Kendrick Lamar scored 11 nominations and Taylor Swift was nominated for seven awards, including album, song and record of the year. The Weeknd also received seven nominations.
Category: The Industry
Is Transparency The Music Industry’s Next Battle?
A report on the music industry from Berklee College of Music offers recommendations for ensuring that royalties make it to their rightful owners.
Goodbye, Music Tuesday: Starting Today, Albums Come Out On Friday
Around the world, new albums will now be released on Fridays. While the change is meant to help keep music from leaking early online, it could create some new headaches for music sellers.
Jay Z’s Music Service, Tidal, Arrives With A Splash, And Questions Follow
The premium streaming service, which will be owned in part by musicians, was unveiled in a star-packed ceremony. The first question it needs to answer: Can it attract listeners?
With Downloads In Decline, Can iTunes Adapt?
Digital downloads of iTunes fell sharply in 2014, as consumers abandoned Apple’s music store in favor of cheap, easy-to-use subscription services.
In The Digital Era, Hit Songs Aren’t Everything
The Internet is the new frontier for song royalties. If ASCAP has its way, law will prevail, but some songwriters and publishers see the organization as a relic.
Daft Punk, Lorde And Macklemore Win Major Grammy Awards
Daft Punk picked up trophies for album and record of the year, Lorde won two awards for “Royals,” and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took home four, including Best New Artist.