The Deals: UMG Strikes Global Pact With [PIAS], Songtradr Acquires MassiveMusic
A rundown of the latest music industry deals. …
Amazon Music Launches ‘DJ Mode’ Personalized On-Demand Radio Feature
Amazon Music launched a new feature called DJ Mode on Thursday (June 10), a new take on the radio stations popular on music streaming services that combines artist commentary with…
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Struggling Indie Venues Begin Reopening Without Badly Needed SBA Money
It has been two weeks since the Small Business Administration began sending award notices for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and less than one percent of applicants have received award notices….
Here’s What Anti-Piracy Work Looks Like in the Streaming Age
This story is part of Billboard’s 2021 Pride List, which spotlights LGBTQ professionals who are shaping the music industry. …
Spotify’s New Data Marketing Campaign Embrace Users’ Oddest Listening Habits
Similar to Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign summarizing users’ listening habits over the year, Only You includes shareable cards for social media, personalized playlists and out-of-home advertising. …
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville Finally Set to Open, One Year After Pandemic Pause
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville is finally celebrating its grand-opening weekend, about a year after its scheduled opening was delayed by COVID-19. …
40 Music Stars Who Are Overdue for Kennedy Center Honors
Because the Kennedy Centers Honors were slow to embrace popular music forms, and because they also honor non-music performers, they are terribly backlogged in their music honors. Here are 40…
Venues Are Receiving Government Grant Approvals… Slowly
Independent venues and talent agencies are breathing a sigh of relief this week as Shuttered Venue Operator Grant approval notices begin rolling in from the Small Business Association. …