Top news of the week: 02.02.2023.
What Will the Future of Streaming Royalties Look Like? Tidal and UMG Want to Find Out
The two companies announced they will partner to find a new solution to the economic model in streaming. The result could spark an industry-wide change.
Universal partners with TIDAL to develop ‘more artist and fan-friendly’ streaming model
TIDAL and UMG announced plans to research new streaming model…
The Ledger: The Top 10 Streaming Tracks Got Younger in 2022, But Popular Music Still Aged
Outside the top 10, the average age of the top 1,000 streaming songs increased, continuing a years-long trend.
Why Noah Assad’s Historic Success Transcends Bad Bunny
The executive’s day-one management client had a groundbreaking 2022. But as Assad expands his empire, his loyalty, hustle and foresight continue to pay dividends well beyond one star’s ...
Warren Zevon’s Posthumous Rock Hall Nomination Was a Teary Family Celebration
“It feels like a significant moment for the Zevon family,” says Warren’s daughter, Ariel.
Executive Turntable: UMG Names VP of Sound & Picture; TuneCore Hires Rapper as Hip-Hop Head
Also this week: Concord Label Group taps a business affairs senior vp, Warner Chappell Production Music expands to Brazil and more.
Digital Piracy Still Plagues Music Industry as Criminals Employ New Tactics, Says New Report
USTR’s “notorious markets” report says new methods like “bulletproof” ISPs are facilitating infringement – though copyright theft is worse for film and TV content.
THE BILLBOARD 2023 POWER 100 LIST REVEALED
Billboard’s annual list of the music industry’s top players reflects a year of change — and intensifying competition — with sharpened focus on the leaders in charge