David Oxenford: Adele’s New Record is Not on Online Streaming Services –...
by David Oxenford Broadcast law attorney and guest columnist David Oxenford explains the difference between interactive and non-interactive music services in the context of Adele's new album release,...
View ArticleThe Adele referendum
The results are in! Sound like election night? In a sense, the release of Adele's new album, 25, served as a referendum in many people's minds. The issues? Magnitude of stardom, and distribution...
View ArticleInternet Radio Rewind #67: Adele makes history; Pandora raises cash; Songza...
A weekly podcast from RAIN News Sponsored by AudioBoom The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Adele's history-making album; Pandora raises $300-million for...
View ArticleSecond single from Adele’s ’25’ available to stream
Adele has thrown a new curve into her promotion strategy for the album 25. “When We Were Young,” the second single from the record-breaking album, dropped today. And although the big buzz around 25...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Questioning playlist placements; good vibes for PRS/PPL; another...
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Playlist placement isn't enough; reactions to PRS/PPL joint venture; Adele named #1 by IFPI. Continue Reading →
View ArticleSeven months later, Adele’s 25 will stream
At long last, is seems Adele’s smash success 25 is coming to on-demand streaming services. Listeners in Australia and New Zealand can already tune in to the hit album on Spotify, Apple Music, and the...
View ArticleNielsen 2016 report: “Music consumption is at an all-time high”
"Music consumption is at an all-time high," according to Nielsen Music's 2016 U.S. Year-End Report. The analysis reveals that 2016 was another year with strong streaming growth and some compelling...
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