Spotify should raise their prices, says Warner Records boss
It was Baz Luhrmann on his 1999 song "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" who commented that you should “Accept certain…
How much has Sondela earned for Defected? £4k minimum…
One thing it’s safe to say about Defected is they have little tolerance for failure - it’s how they remain…
Time for a new rise to streaming rates, surely?
Lots of people seemed to be terribly pleased with themselves over the weekend, following Friday's announcement by the USA's Copyright…
After Four Tet wins legal battle, when will bullying Domino Records apologise?
The people in charge at Domino Recording Company, to use their full name, must be feeling pretty stupid right now.…
The majors are worried about their streaming cash cow…
On this Thursday morning at Ears To The House HQ, we all feel like Dennis Nedry. You might remember him…
Now who said downloads were dead? Producers reveal to this blog exactly how much they made on Traxsource recently – and there’s still money to be made if you play your cards right…
There's no money in downloads anymore. It's all about streaming now. People don't want files cluttering up their hard drive.…
And whose side are you meant to be on? Music Business Worldwide publish editorial slamming UK’s “outwardly hostile” attitude towards the major labels – and just end up looking like fools…
Some people aren't easy to defend, but someone has to do it. That's why we have solicitors in the world.…
Here’s something you won’t see often on this blog – a defence of Spotify raising their prices!
I note that Spotify has finally decided to do something that nearly every other company on the planet does -…
Talking rubbish is back in style!
It appears that sitting around for hours, talking rubbish, is in vogue now. The mysterious allure of Clubhouse hasn't gone…
Breaking into the 0.1%, anyone?
Spotify is guilty of many things. It's guilty of not paying proper royalties to artists and labels. It's guilty of…
In which I say nice things about Soundcloud!
Isn't it time that someone said something nice about Soundcloud? Said no one since around 2016. Ever since they decided…
Racism pays well in the music industry, doesn’t it?
On February 2nd, Morgan Wallen was removed in disgrace by Spotify from its coveted playlists due to a video where…
