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Rihanna Makes Music History in America

Rihanna Makes Music History in America

It's been a while since Rihanna last released a new album, but that hasn't stopped her making history. As per Rolling Stone, the music icon has become the first woman in the history of the music…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 16, 2026
Rihanna Makes Music History in America

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Rihanna Makes Music History in America

It's been a while since Rihanna last released a new album, but that hasn't stopped her making history. As per Rolling Stone, the music icon has become the first woman in the history of the music…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 16, 2026
U.S. recorded music market grows by 13% in 2019, streaming is the winner

U.S. recorded music market grows by 13% in 2019, streaming is the winner

The recorded music business in the United States continues to trend up, reporting double-digit gains last year, with streaming the saviour once again. That’s the good news. The bad? The rate of…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 26, 2020
U.S. recorded music market grows by 13% in 2019, streaming is the winner

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U.S. recorded music market grows by 13% in 2019, streaming is the winner

The recorded music business in the United States continues to trend up, reporting double-digit gains last year, with streaming the saviour once again. That’s the good news. The bad? The rate of…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 26, 2020
RIAA mid-year report says CDs are dying three times as fast as vinyl is growing

RIAA mid-year report says CDs are dying three times as fast as vinyl is growing

The recently released Recording Industry Association of America mid-year report confirmed what we already knew — physical and digital sales are on the decline, with music streaming on the up and up.…

By Georgia Moloney - Sep 21, 2018
RIAA mid-year report says CDs are dying three times as fast as vinyl is growing

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RIAA mid-year report says CDs are dying three times as fast as vinyl is growing

The recently released Recording Industry Association of America mid-year report confirmed what we already knew — physical and digital sales are on the decline, with music streaming on the up and up.…

By Georgia Moloney - Sep 21, 2018
US recorded music hits $4.6b in mid-2018 mark as paid subscription numbers leap 47%

US recorded music hits $4.6b in mid-2018 mark as paid subscription numbers leap 47%

“Music continues its comeback story, powered by great new music, talented artists and a re-invented record industry.”

By Unknown Author - Sep 21, 2018
US recorded music hits $4.6b in mid-2018 mark as paid subscription numbers leap 47%

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US recorded music hits $4.6b in mid-2018 mark as paid subscription numbers leap 47%

“Music continues its comeback story, powered by great new music, talented artists and a re-invented record industry.”

By Unknown Author - Sep 21, 2018
US Senate unanimously passes bill to increase songwriters’ payment from streaming services

US Senate unanimously passes bill to increase songwriters’ payment from streaming services

“As legendary band The Grateful Dead once said in an iconic pre-1972 song, ‘what a long strange trip it’s been.’"

By Unknown Author - Sep 20, 2018
US Senate unanimously passes bill to increase songwriters’ payment from streaming services

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US Senate unanimously passes bill to increase songwriters’ payment from streaming services

“As legendary band The Grateful Dead once said in an iconic pre-1972 song, ‘what a long strange trip it’s been.’"

By Unknown Author - Sep 20, 2018
The Chainsmokers’ 'Closer' certified diamond for 10m US sales

The Chainsmokers’ 'Closer' certified diamond for 10m US sales

It's been two years since the mega-hit was unleashed upon the musical world.

By Unknown Author - Sep 17, 2018
The Chainsmokers’ 'Closer' certified diamond for 10m US sales

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The Chainsmokers’ 'Closer' certified diamond for 10m US sales

It's been two years since the mega-hit was unleashed upon the musical world.

By Unknown Author - Sep 17, 2018
Citi’s controversial report on the music biz criticised as ‘incorrect or incomplete’

Citi’s controversial report on the music biz criticised as ‘incorrect or incomplete’

A wide-angle examination of the music industry which found, among its many conclusions, that artists earned just 12% of the billions flowing into its coffers last year has been criticised by the…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2018
Citi’s controversial report on the music biz criticised as ‘incorrect or incomplete’

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Citi’s controversial report on the music biz criticised as ‘incorrect or incomplete’

A wide-angle examination of the music industry which found, among its many conclusions, that artists earned just 12% of the billions flowing into its coffers last year has been criticised by the…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2018
Major record labels coming together to sue YouTube stream-ripping sites

Major record labels coming together to sue YouTube stream-ripping sites

Music's biggest record labels are joining forces to fight against two of the most notorious stream-ripping websites. Ever since YouTube went live back in 2006, music fans have been using various…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 5, 2018
Major record labels coming together to sue YouTube stream-ripping sites

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Major record labels coming together to sue YouTube stream-ripping sites

Music's biggest record labels are joining forces to fight against two of the most notorious stream-ripping websites. Ever since YouTube went live back in 2006, music fans have been using various…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 5, 2018
Twenty One Pilots' 'Blurryface' makes history with every song certified Gold

Twenty One Pilots' 'Blurryface' makes history with every song certified Gold

It's been almost three years since Twenty One Pilots' fourth album, Blurryface was released. In addition to being the group's breakthrough hit, the record is still continuing to make history, with…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 4, 2018
Twenty One Pilots' 'Blurryface' makes history with every song certified Gold

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Twenty One Pilots' 'Blurryface' makes history with every song certified Gold

It's been almost three years since Twenty One Pilots' fourth album, Blurryface was released. In addition to being the group's breakthrough hit, the record is still continuing to make history, with…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 4, 2018
Streaming brings in more revenue than downloads did at their peak

Streaming brings in more revenue than downloads did at their peak

Streaming platforms in the US make more money than digital download services did at their peak. Here's an interesting finding for the streaming naysayers who miss the days of old: streaming services…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 6, 2017
Streaming brings in more revenue than downloads did at their peak

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Streaming brings in more revenue than downloads did at their peak

Streaming platforms in the US make more money than digital download services did at their peak. Here's an interesting finding for the streaming naysayers who miss the days of old: streaming services…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 6, 2017
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