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Rihanna Makes Music History in America

It's been a while since Rihanna last released a new album, but that hasn't stopped her making music history. 

U.S. recorded music market grows by 13% in 2019, streaming is the winner

The U.S. recorded music industry is looking healthy, but there's some worrying signs ahead.

RIAA mid-year report says CDs are dying three times as fast as vinyl is growing

The statistics released in the report regarding the decline of physical platforms were far more alarming than first thought.

US recorded music hits $4.6b in mid-2018 mark as paid subscription numbers leap 47%

“Music continues its comeback story, powered by great new music, talented artists and a re-invented record industry.”

US Senate unanimously passes bill to increase songwriters’ payment from streaming services

“As legendary band The Grateful Dead once said in an iconic pre-1972 song, ‘what a long strange trip it’s been.’"

The Chainsmokers’ 'Closer' certified diamond for 10m US sales

It's been two years since the mega-hit was unleashed upon the musical world.

Citi’s controversial report on the music biz criticised as ‘incorrect or incomplete’

The music industry has hit back at Citi's report 'Putting the Band Back Together'

Major record labels coming together to sue YouTube stream-ripping sites

Their days are numbered.

Twenty One Pilots' 'Blurryface' makes history with every song certified Gold

“Congratulations to Twenty One Pilots for this unparalleled achievement."

Streaming brings in more revenue than downloads did at their peak