These lists represent the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from 8/5-11/2016 via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify…
Apple Music signs ‘power move’ label deal with Cash Money Records
We’re used to seeing Apple Music pick off artists one-by-one for exclusive deals. Now it’s signed an agreement with an entire label – a big one. Cash Money Records, whose artists include Lil Wayne, Ni…
Apple is recruiting a team of ‘lyrics curators’ with ‘excellent music knowledge’
Apple is taking its new lyrics function for Apple Music seriously – and doing the heavy lifting for the service in-house. MBW has spotted a new job ad for a role as ‘Lyrics Curation Manager’ at Apple,…
Goodbye MP3, we hardly knew ya
When it comes to technology, the music business has always been about convenience. It’s ultimately never about the sound or even a lower cost, it’s always comes down to what’s easiest to use. Still, i…
Vinyl sales up another 17%, used sales surpass new
The headlines from Buzz Angle’s mid-year music report focused on the growth of on-demand streaming and the carnage surrounding the paid digital download market. Eventually we will turn to everyone’s f…