Apple and Google, the two companies that have most changed the fortunes of the music industry, are shifting their weight in preparation for the future…
In February of 2013, Billboard and Nielsen made another modification to the “Billboard Hot 100” chart, the official singles chart in the United States. The…
Baauer’s “Harlem Shake” was the first single by an unknown artist to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number one. Here we examine how…
Karmin, formed in November 2009, is the platinum-selling pop/hip hop duo of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan, two students of Berklee College of Music. The…
In past years, music has firmly established itself as a free good in the minds of many consumers, making it increasingly difficult to monetize and…
Roger Faxon has had a distinguished career in the entertainment industry. He was executive vice president/COO at LucasFilm, a founding partner of the film and…
Creativity and Music on the Internet The Internet’s growth has had a dramatic impact on the music industry. As it became more accessible, services…
Without dispute, Rebecca Black and the song “Friday” have taken the world by a storm. The video was made in January and uploaded to YouTube…
There has been no other website that has revolutionized the Internet like YouTube. Since its launch in 2005, it quickly became the most talked about…
Video is the fastest growing segment on the Internet and a quick glance at the top ranked videos on YouTube will reveal music videos occupying almost all of the top slots.
New and established artists are vying for the public’s attention, and finding new ways to promote themselves. Since the release of Guitar Hero and Rock…
With the rise of online file sharing and data-streaming, copyright infringement is currently at an all time high. Now, the future of the industry finds…