Music Industry

Photo Credit: Tumblr Tumblr launches livestreaming to cast a broader net in the content creator market. Microblogging platform Tumblr has launched a livestreaming solution through a partnership with The Meet Group in a push to video to gain new users and advertisers. The heavier focus on video investment comes as Tumblr tries to reinvent itself under new […]

Though it takes years to learn how to play piano at an advanced level, anyone can sit down regularly and play a few notes. But are both of these people pianists? Or is it just the more advanced players? Read on to find out. But first, if it’s your aim to do music professionally, you’ll […]

Photo Credit: Rob Laughter ‘Almost Famous,’ the musical adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical film, is officially ending on January 8 — after just 77 performances and 30 previews. The film-to-stage adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical foray into his early years in rock music journalism will finish its Broadway run on January 8, 2023. “Almost Famous” […]

When it comes to grieving, especially the loss of a father or father figure, hearing a touching song can help to alleviate some of the sadness. Artists of all ages and genres have written about their relationships with their fathers, including the loss of this important man in their life. Regardless of your relationship history […]

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of December 20th, 2022. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, keep track of all the latest music […]

Some days you fought, others you were best friends. One brother or a few; they are always in your corner. Brothers are someone you can count on to have your back, and you have theirs. We’ve compiled a list of songs about losing your brother. From country ballads to rap, we’ve songs that’ll help express […]

A SiriusXM summary snapshot on Chartmetric for soul singer Bobby Caldwell and his 1978 smash, “What You Won’t Do for Love.” One of the music industry’s best-paying platforms is now comprehensively tracked by Chartmetric. Last month, we covered Chartmetric’s sizable ‘version 2’ upgrade, which includes critical TikTok tracking capabilities. But the company’s latest addition involves […]

Losing a sibling can be incredibly painful. The bond one has with their sister is often unique, and is sorely missed once it’s gone. Many artists have tried to capture those feelings; there are songs that could help you relate to and deal with the pain that overwhelms you when you lose your sister. They […]

Photo Credit: Brandon Jean Charlie Monk, SiriusXM host and ‘Mayor of Music Row,’ has passed away at the age of 84. Longtime SiriusXM host and Nashville’s renowned “Mayor of Music Row,” Charlie Monk, has passed away at age 84, his family reports. Charlie joined Sirius Satellite Radio in 2004 after an illustrious career in radio and […]

Rap, reggae, R&B, and good old-fashioned rock and roll. There are many styles of music that begin with the letter “R.” But how many songs start with the letter? The list is almost endless. When we explore the various genres of music and songs beginning with the letter “R,” it is easy to get lost. […]