A2IM announced the new “A2IM Star Certification” initiative, designed to celebrate commercial success in the indie sector, at its annual meeting.
It's not just older generations fueling physical music sales anymore — and Record Store Day highlights this evolving trend.
Announced Wednesday (April 30), the agreement adds Fortnite Jam Tracks to Luminate’s growing “Interactive On-Demand” category.
The exclusive agreement grants KreatorsNetwork access to Luminate’s CONNECT platform, aiming to bolster Korean music’s global expansion.
Also this week In Canada: Unison Fund launches a program for Canadian music workers affected by the Los Angeles fires.
It’s the third time Swift has led Luminate’s year-end list. She was also tops with “1989” (in 2014) and “Fearless” (in 2009).
Called Luminate Index, the tool provides "influence scores" for artists based on five key areas, including streaming and social media footprints and public awareness.
Youth and Mexican music artists like Peso Pluma and Fuerza Regida are fueling growth.
Streaming, album sales and Taylor Swift led the U.S. market to growth in the first half of 2024. Here are a few more insights worth considering.
From Taylor's dominance to Benson's quirky Hot 100 feat to Warner Records and Republic Records' top-three sweeps, some unusual things have happened this year.
