Kendrick Lamar Dominates Top Five Spots on Hot 100
Posted in: Music News
Kendrick Lamar took the top five spots on the Hot 100 this week as 'GNX' opened as one of the biggest hip-hop albums of 2024.
TikTok’s Music Armageddon Could Come Today. Here’s What You Need to Know
If Universal Music Group pulls its music from TikTok, it could be a massive tidal wave on the world’s most influential social media platform
Half Of Bandcamp’s Work Force Laid Off After Songtradr Acquisition
The layoffs reportedly impacted both the tech team and members of the editorial team behind the company's music blog Bandcamp Daily
The Music Industry Is a Sausage Fest, and This Study Proves It
Posted in: Music NewsThe latest report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative shows a depressing lack of progress when it comes to diversifying the male-dominated ranks behind music’s biggest hits
‘Payola Is Illegal’: Lawsuit Revives Pay-for-Play Accusations in Radio Industry
Posted in: Music FeaturesIndependent radio promoter Steve Zap made more than 130 payments totaling over $300,000 to help cover bills for a West Coast radio company, according to court docs
Every Time Someone Streams 3lau’s Next Song, Fans Will Get Paid
Posted in: Music NewsThe DJ and crypto enthusiast is gearing up to launch Royal, an NFT marketplace for music fans who want to — literally — invest in artists
On the Set of Fox’s Trippy New Reality TV Show, Which Turns Singers Into… Aliens?
Posted in: Music FeaturesA behind-the-scenes look at how the musicians behind Alter Ego’s CGI avatars will compete to wow judges Grimes, willi.i.am, Alanis Morissette, and Nick Lachey
Doja Cat Gets Into the NFT Game
Posted in: Music NewsPlanet Doja tokens will house 26,000 limited-edition collectibles, and a variety of VIP concert packages
145,000 Music Copyrights Just Got Sold to a New Home
Posted in: Music NewsIn a massive deal with Downtown Music, Concord Music Publishing has acquired partial rights to songs from Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Eric Clapton, Jay-Z, and Adele
Apple Music Pays $0.01 Per Stream
A memo from the streaming company, reviewed by Rolling Stone, details the Spotify competitor’s payment structure for labels, artists, and songwriters
