What does it mean to be a “superstar” in the music biz?
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Eminem's recent branding of Tupac Shakur as a "superstar" merely reminds us that we've forgotten what the word means, and how few of them we have left. The post...
View ArticleAre U.S. fans downloading albums and streaming singles?
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Recent stats suggest that American music lovers are unsure whether to continue buying albums, to opt for on-demand streaming or maybe do a little of both. The...
View ArticleSome singer/songwriters should step away from the mic
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. The music industry is full of celebrity singer/songwriters whose best work would be significantly enhanced by superior vocalists, if only they'd step aside. The...
View ArticleUnfair streaming royalties: who is really to blame?
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. We often hear emerging and established musicians complain about low streaming royalties, but the source of the problem appears to lie with the middle men. The...
View ArticleJukely presents unlimited live music for a monthly fee
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. In keeping with a growing trend of replacing one-off purchases with monthly subscriptions, Jukely is the first service to offer "all-you-can-eat" live gigs. The...
View ArticleBritish mum launches the kid-friendly channel U Music TV
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. A mother of two from Manchester has taken a stand against inappropriate music videos by creating U Music TV, a new station dedicated to viewers under 12. The post...
View ArticleDo e-readers tell a cautionary tale for digital music?
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. As the purchase of e-readers decline, whilst physical book sales surge, an overall slowdown in paid digital music suggests a hauntingly similar path. The post Do...
View ArticleThe album is not dead, but artist development certainly is
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Pre-orders of Adele's new album prove that the public is hungry for basic melody and lyrics, so why are record labels so hostile towards artist development? The...
View ArticleThe music biz has overlooked one unspoken appeal of piracy
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Whilst the music industry hopes to fight piracy with attractive streaming deals, it has failed to simulate a key advantage of illegally sourced music. The post...
View ArticleCould Rdio be the first of many failed streaming platforms?
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Now that bankrupt Rdio has confirmed sales of assets to Pandora, the spotlight has turned onto the long-term viability of other major streaming services. The post...
View ArticleAdele’s new album is withheld from streaming services
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. As Adele's new long-player 25 receives a much-hyped global release, streaming platforms must concede that they have yet to earn the full support of artists. The...
View ArticleRemasters: should fans have to pay full price for reboots?
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. In the internet age where a user's purchase history is easily accessible, is it reasonable to expect listeners to pay in full for new digital remasters? The post...
View ArticleShould new release albums be banned from streaming?
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Adele's blockbuster success this week has forced the music industry to rethink the relationship between new release albums and streaming services. The post Should...
View ArticleGuvera sets its gaze on the streaming wars in India
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. The Australian-based streaming service Guvera hopes to increase its market share in India, where it has put firm pressure on Spotify and Apple Music. The post...
View ArticleSpotify’s 99 cents subscription deal has just gone global
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Hot on the heels of Apple Music's free trial period, Spotify is now offering freemium users worldwide a three-months subscription for a super low price. The post...
View ArticleNME readers receive a free three-month trial of Tidal
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Readers of NME are being offered unlimited, uninterupted access to Coldplay's brand new album, thanks to a free three-month trial of Tidal Premium. The post NME...
View ArticleClive Davis urges labels to back quality over quick bucks
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Following the huge success of Adele's latest album, music industry legend Clive Davis has stressed the need for record labels to embrace artist development. The...
View Article2016 Grammy nominations add more salt to old wounds
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. This year's Grammy nominations offered a chance to give due credit to veteran artists such as Madonna, Prince and Janet Jackson, but predictably fell short. The...
View ArticleStreaming is leading to renewed interest in CDs and vinyl
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. Contrary to popular belief, streaming is not killing off physical formats, but is instead being used as a mobile discovery tool by many British music fans. The...
View ArticleMichael Jackson’s Thriller album is still breaking records
This post appeared first on TrebleBox. This week, Michael Jackson's Thriller became the first ever album to turn 30-times platinum in the U.S., over 33 years after it first hit number one. The post...
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