Chrissie Hynde to release Bob Dylan covers LP recorded mainly over text

The Pretenders‘ Chrissie Hynde has shared details of a new Bob Dylan covers album that she recorded largely over text. ‘Standing In The Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan’ comprises nine renditions of Dylan’s songs, released via BMG on May 21 – a few days before the icon’s 80th birthday. Hynde made the record “almost …

RIAA: US Recorded Music Revenues Grew 9.2% to $12.2 billion in 2020

Despite the hardships the music industry faced in 2020, recorded music revenues experienced growth for the fifth consecutive year. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), United States recorded music revenues grew 9.2% in 2020 to an estimated retail value of $12.2 billion. Meanwhile, recorded music measured at wholesale value rose 8.9% to $8.0 …

US recorded music revenue grew 9.2% in 2020, eclipses $12 billion – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Mar 1, 2021 According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) year-end report, United States recorded music revenues grew 9.2% in 2020 to $12.2 billion. The largest driver of the growth was streaming services, which accounted for 83% of reported revenues. Physical music sales were the next largest income source providing …

Twitch to Creators: “Don’t Play Recorded Music In Your Stream”

In a new letter to creators, Twitch has instructed users not to play recorded music in their streams, unless they own the rights and permissions themselves. Given the ongoing wave of DMCA takedown notices that have continued to bombard the platform, the company is also encouraging creators to review and delete any of their footage that …