Spotify’s Music Boss Warns Artists Off Top Playlists Too Early
Spotify’s global head of music Nick Holmsten has given a pre-Grammys interview to The Hollywood Reporter. While the headlines are being made by his comments on Spotify’s hateful-conduct controversy last
The Rhythm of the African Diaspora Plays Everywhere—Including Our Afro Hub
African music is everywhere. You hear it in Jamaican reggae rhythms, Brazilian salsa songs, and in Atlanta trap tracks. It’s on the streets, in the clubs, and climbing the charts.
Record Union wants indie acknowledgment from streaming playlists
Digital music distributor Record Union has launched a campaign targeted at music-streaming services on behalf of independent artists. But it’s not demanding higher royalties or more playlist slots, but rather some way of