Music Streaming Is Down in the Time of Social Distancing
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As album sales tank, music streams drop too, down nearly 8 percent last week
You Produced a Hit! Now Good Luck Getting Paid
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe music industry moves fast, and it often leaves young producers broke — even when their songs rule the airwaves
Amazon Is Halting New CDs and Vinyl Record Sales
Posted in: Music NewsIn response to coronavirus, the company announced that it was ‘prioritizing household staples, medical supplies and other high-demand products’ and halting new shipments of other products.
A Coronavirus Song Featuring Cardi B Is Going Viral — and May Violate Copyright Law
Posted in: Music NewsDJ iMarkkeyz’s dance track “Coronavirus,” which remixes audio ripped from a Cardi B Instagram post, is rising quickly on the iTunes charts
Recording Academy, MusiCares Set Up COVID-19 Relief Fund
Posted in: Music News“We’re all in when the good times roll, and it’s important that we’re all in when times are tough, too,” MusiCares Chair Steve Boom says
Coronavirus Is Giving Livestreaming the Chance to Prove Itself
Posted in: Music Features“We are absolutely overloaded — we’ve never had this much interest in our entire existence,” says one livestreaming-company founder, as the previously shunned technology gains steam
Here’s How You Should Support Independent Musicians Right Now
Posted in: Music Features“People are going to have to look out for one another, or else this economy will just collapse,” says one indie singer-songwriter about the coronavirus crisis. Rolling Stone asked the music business how fans can help
How Coronavirus Is Destroying the Livelihood of Music’s Behind-the-Scenes Workforce
Posted in: Music FeaturesAs the COVID-19 outbreak threatens live music everywhere, crew members, venue workers, and many other employees are struggling to pay their bills
Lizzo, Shawn Mendes, and More Pledge to ‘Press Pause’ on Music Gatherings
Posted in: Music NewsHit songwriters support “Truth Hurts” producer Ricky Reed, who’s urging music industry members to cancel in-person meetings and shows and plans to hold virtual songwriting sessions
‘You Have To Move Forward’: How Venues Plan to Adapt During Coronavirus
Posted in: Music FeaturesUntil a legal mandate emerges, many venues plan on continuing to stay open during the growing outbreak of COVID-19 — with some new safety measures in place
