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New Post: LISA’s ‘Rockstar’ Rises Above All International Hits on Global Excl. U.S. Chart So Far in 2024 - https://lnkd.in/ganJCPUQ - LISA debuts at No. 1 on the July 13-dated Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart with “Rockstar,” notably making BLACKPINK the first group with three members that have led the list as soloists. The song’s flashy debut also breaks a long streak of geographical monotony on the international ranking. The Global Excl. U.S. chart ranks the 200 biggest songs of each week, based on streaming and data from more than 200 international territories, with U.S. consumption removed, as compiled by data tracker Luminate. So, even more than the Billboard Global 200, and in further contrast to the U.S.-based Billboard Hot 100, the Global Excl. U.S. chart has spotlighted artists from Africa, Asia, South America and elsewhere in its upper reaches since its 2020 launch. Related 2024 Midyear Market Share: Taylor Swift Helps Republic Beat WMG; Interscope, Warner Records… 07/11/2024 But while 2024 has minted new smash hits and ascendant stars, those breakthroughs have generally been by American acts, and performed entirely in English. LISA stands out not only as the first Thai artist to top the list in 2024, but also as the first artist not from primarily English-speaking countries the U.S., Canada, or the U.K. to reach the summit all year. (“Still, “Rockstar” is sung almost entirely in English, with one line in Japanese repeated.) At 2024’s midyear point (reflecting charts dated Jan. 6-June 29), 47 songs reached the top 10 of Global Excl. U.S., up noticeably from 26 during the same period of 2023. But just 40% of 2024’s top 10s in that span were by artists from outside the mainland U.S., compared to 92% last year and 85% the year before. In terms of language, 34% of this year’s top 10s included non-English-language lyrics, down from 58% in 2023 and 64% in 2022. Each of the last two years had major narratives, particularly in Latin music, driving representation in their first six months. In 2022, Bad Bunny released his culture-dominating album Un Verano Sin Ti, which spawned seven top 10s on Global Excl. U.S. Last year, Peso Pluma led a streaming explosion of regional Mexican music, expanding the pan-Latin footprint on the global stage. Plus, a growing wave of Nigerian artists including CKay, Rema and Tems have diversified the top of the chart. More than that, those years featured Global Excl. U.S. top 10s from Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Sweden and beyond. Many of those territories have cracked the top 10 this year as well, but less frequently, and amid a much larger pool of hits.

New Post: With Major Label Deals Expiring, Will Beloved Alt Bands Go Indie Again? - https://lnkd.in/giuYNNgP - In the mid-2000s, indie rock was booming, and major labels swooped in to sign many of the genre’s biggest acts. Two decades later, MGMT, The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie and Modest Mouse, among others, have emerged from those deals into a wildly different music industry. For artists who are coming out of long contracts, “it’s a whole new era,” says Kirk Harding, a longtime manager and co-owner of label and management company Bad Habit.  Recording contracts changed drastically between 2004 and 2024. There is also a new set of players for artists to choose from — not just the major labels and prominent indies, but a number of distribution companies that offer some level of services. “You can cherry pick what you want to be in your contract to some degree,” says Scott Brooks, the longtime manager of The Flaming Lips, which is currently without a label contract after fulfilling their deal with Warner Records. (Paramore is also a free agent.) “If we end up signing,” Brooks adds, “it’ll be a different kind of record deal than what we would have signed even a decade ago.”  Related Paramore’s Atlantic Records Contract Is Up, Making the Band a Free Agent 03/22/2024 Throughout the 2000s and into the 2010s, the majority of major label acts signed low-royalty deals and typically gave up ownership of three to five albums for a long period (often forever). On top of that, many agreed to what are known as “360 deals,” in which the label also participates in income from merchandise, sponsorships, ticket sales and more.  In those days, labels could get these kinds of terms because it was difficult, if not impossible, for artists to get national exposure without a record company’s help. Now, artists can build a global presence before partnering with any label. That means they have the negotiating power to ask for, and sometimes receive, terms that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. As a result, industry expectations around deal-making have shifted.   “I don’t think I’ve done a deal with anybody in the last few years where the artist hasn’t had at least 50% of the profit,” Harding says. “The new wars to wage are making sure that the deals and the reversions are short term, so that the artist can get through the deal and get back these new recordings quickly.” (If a band licenses its album to a label for 10 years, for example, after that time, the album reverts back to the band, usually conditional on recoupment of the deal.) Related

Different Ways To Grow Your Music Business Strategies Millions of listeners have observed for decades that the most popular songs and albums are often not the “best” ones, actually those that are cleverly, aggressively, and imaginatively marketed. Making excellent art is crucial, and as a musician, this should be your main focus. #indiemusic #artistdevelopment #MusicEntrepreneur #strategies #digitalmusic #Innovatives #Promotions #careergrowth #musicbusiness #audienceengagement #networking #MusicHacks CD Baby Jack Poulis TuneCore Sujit Chavan Bandzoogle Stacey Bedford https://lnkd.in/gmncTpUA

Indie artists, it's your time to shine! With Universal Music Group's recent job cuts in the recorded division, it's becoming clear that independent artists can produce quality music on their own. This is a major challenge to the traditional labels dominating the music industry. Are you an indie artist with a bedroom studio? Do you have a plan to create income in the music industry this year? Let's talk about it in the comments below and spark a discussion! Don't forget to hit the 🔔 and stay tuned for the next episode of the Volume Up Experience: Sound Waves, where we'll dive into this topic and more. #IndieArtist #traditional #MusicIndustry #SmallBusiness #producers

The problem is how to sell albums; "Albums pushing" is a method in which a record label supplies a predetermined amount of records to a record retailer, and the retailer organizes events such as fan signings to get rid of the supply. If a K-pop group's fan signing costs at least 500 million won, the distributor has no choice but to buy 500 million won worth of the group's records and use them up in a fan signing raffle; Push also depends on popularity. Some groups debut and only do fan signings for a few years, with fans buying the same album over and over again. They have no new music, no concerts, and just keep doing events like fan signings to stay active. From the fan's point of view, it's inevitable that they will complain about being a "living ATM." Push is also important for sales in the first week of release, known as initial sales. These initial sales are then aggregated and published in articles to show off their influence. In this structure, fandom unwittingly becomes an active participant in the race for record sales. Min Hee-jin stated "Fans are buying albums and going to events because they don't want the artist to be intimidated..." which can be difficult to understand for those who don't know fan community. Why would they do that? Because when album sales are reported in the media, they are used as an indicator of competition between artists. Initial sales are the most direct and readily available data to prove an artist's influence and the firepower of their fans; However, fandom do not want to inherently competitive. Rather, they want to stay out of the competition and continue to love what they love, but outside of fandom, they encourage competition. The more competition there is, the more "THEY" benefit. https://lnkd.in/gbAgeBAS

Indie artists, it's your time to shine! With Universal Music Group's recent job cuts in the recorded division, it's becoming clear that independent artists can produce quality music on their own. This is a major challenge to the traditional labels dominating the music industry. Are you an indie artist with a bedroom studio? Do you have a plan to create income in the music industry this year? Let's talk about it in the comments below and spark a discussion! Don't forget to hit the 🔔 and stay tuned for the next episode of the Volume Up Experience: Sound Waves, where we'll dive into this topic and more. #IndieArtist #traditional #MusicIndustry #SmallBusiness #producers

OPPORTUNITY FOR MUSICIANS 🎶🎼🎸 Two new Sound NSW grants are now open for applications! Create NSW are launching $3 million in funding to support artists and industry professionals hit the road and make great new music. The Touring and Travel Grants are quick response grants that will support artists and artist managers to be globally competitive, develop industry networks and connect with new audiences locally and internationally. This grant offers up to $2,500 per person for domestic activity and $7,500 per person for international – with a two-week turn around! The Recording and Promotion Grants will support artists to record and release new original work including singles, EPs and albums. NSW artists can apply for grants of: ✔️ Up to $25,000 for short-form releases, such as a single or EP ✔️ Up to $50,000 for long-form releases, such as an album ✔️ Up to $25,000 matched funding for artists signed to a major label. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsCHwExY

As we wrap up this year here is an article listing the best debut albums of 2023. These artists left their mark on the music industry and each of these albums has a different perspective that will leave you surprised. #TuesdayToday #musicnews #bestdebutalbums #albums2023 #music #bestmusic

If you love staying on top of the music world, then this article is for you. From the latest music releases to upcoming albums, this list has everything you need to stay on top of it all! @Pitchfork #TuesdayToday #musicnews #musicindustry #latestreleases

Exciting news in the music realm highlights a hot trend merging generations in the melodic arena. Esteemed music producer, Andrew Watt, known for his laudable work with contemporary artists like Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, and Miley Cyrus, is swiftly becoming the key collaborator for stalwarts of rock. · Dynamic evolution in the industry: Watt's cross-generational collaborations witness a compelling convergence of vibrant modern vibes and time-tested rock erudition. We might see more proverbial torch-passing between music engineering mavericks and luminaries of yesteryears, blending novel ideas with rich musical wisdom. · Industry ripe for fusion: Combatting stagnation in genre is crucial for continued growth in any cultural industry. Straddling the proverbial divide, Watt's accomplishments hint at blurred generational lines. It signals a welcomed crisscross, breathing life into music industry 2.0 Prediction: Based on the trajectory of Watt's collaborations and the positive reception they have enjoyed, it isn’t unrealistic to fathom: 1. Flourishing Notes: Venture capitalists may express increased interest in backing collaborations between established and up-and-coming musicians or producers, leading to potential innovations in the industry. 2. Chronicle Acclamation: The rise of this merge will likely inspire creative works exploring this connection, expecting documentaries, books or biographical pieces about pivotal combos such as Andrew Watt and his legendary collaborators. 3. Synergistic Swing: A potential resurgence in the popularity of classic rock, fueled by the novelty of these collaborations and a novel, more contemporary take on the genre. As music envelops cross-generational appeal and further blurs the line between the contemporary pop scene and classic rock history, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this trend and where you perceive it heading. Is it a positive step toward brand new genres? Could we ever cast these sorts of ventures as gimmicky, or are they poised to revamp uniquely and allow us to recapture musical magic akin to yesteryears? #musicindustry #modernclassic #futuresounds