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Music streaming
Musicians union challenges Spotify to raise royalties
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Sep 2, 2022
Streaming accounts for the vast majority of recorded music income, but musicians and producers make fractions of a cent per stream.
Listeners “care about community and humanity of the music," says Pitchfork’s Patel
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Anais Amin
and Sean McHenry
Dec 15, 2021
The editor in chief of the music site talks about virality versus hooks, how musicians make a living and the future of criticism.
Vinyl records are selling at twice the clip of a year ago with no signs of slowing down
Sep 20, 2021
Foot-square covers, bonus tracks and poster inserts — what's not to like?
Apple is investing in a company that lets musicians own their work
Mar 31, 2021
UnitedMasters helps artists distribute music, but it is unclear if this type of alternative model will further disrupt the major record label system.
Can streaming do better by musicians? SoundCloud says it's willing to try.
Mar 15, 2021
The pandemic has left musicians more dependent than ever on streaming revenue, but that can be a fraction of a penny per listen.
Warner Music's IPO boosted by streaming
May 27, 2020
The offering, postponed from February by the pandemic, values company at up to $13.3 billion.
TikTok helps songs go viral, but does it make them hits?
Feb 12, 2020
Billboard doesn't track plays on TikTok, but viral memes can help drive listens on other platforms.
For public good, not for profit.
Streaming rescued record labels. But has it abandoned artists?
Feb 7, 2020
Warner Music is going public just as music sales are growing after years of decline.
Detroit helps lead vinyl record renaissance
Dec 18, 2019
In 2017, Detroit became the only city in the U.S. with more than one vinyl presser. It's good timing.
Billboard takes a closer look at bundling
by
Erika Beras
Jun 11, 2019
A recent spat with DJ Khaled is making the music industry question what really counts as a sold copy of an album.