Technology has changed the way music is consumed Billboard charts have long been one of the greatest and most recognized measures of success for musicians and their albums. But with the drastic changes in modern technology and how music is…
The great Frank Sinatra is a legend in the music industry, largely due to his strong yet soulful voice, his undeniable charisma, his impeccable sense of style, and his predilection for perfection. He was also one of the most prolific…
There are lots of human activities to enjoy, but karaoke gets more fame among people because of its unique features. The main function of this activity is to help people to get rid of depression and stress. These are specialized…
Surprises don’t just pop up under the tree at this time of year, they crop in the UK music charts too. Amongst the usual line up of festive tunes we hear year after year like Band Aid and Shakin Stevens,…
The holidays have become with synonymous with all kinds of things down the years, but one of the biggest developments in recent times for big businesses has been the importance of having an iconic festive commercial. We are all used…
Enjoy popular tracks for your Christmas festivities Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is in full swing! Many begin celebrating on or before Thanksgiving, but we at The Music Universe, like to start after Turkey Day. We may report Christmas…
The following is provided by Alex Heiche, CEO and founder of Sound Royalties, a company working to transform the way that music professionals fund their creativity. A lifetime member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Association International…
There is no doubt that digital music downloads are still on the way down. As of last summer, music downloads had fallen by almost a quarter (23.9%), totaling 404.9 million, according to Nielsen Soundscan’s H1 2016 data. That’s due in…
Music recording artists don’t make very much money from streamed plays of their recorded tracks. ReportLinker has looked at research into music streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL and the way that they may be affecting album sales…
We at The Music Universe love original content from the artists we call our favorites, but we also appreciate a good cover of a popular song as well. Oftentimes the cover is better than the original, but we’ll let you…
First hitting the big time in the early 1990s, East 17 were at one time the biggest rivals to the clean cut Take That. Featuring an edgier sound with rap and hip-hop influences and a more streetwise fashion sense, East…
European services Kobalt and Sounday ensure that artists receive 100% of royalties Musicians today often feel like they can’t make great money, at least not like the “rich rock stars” of the later 20th century. The album format no longer yields riches…