3 posts and columns on SoundScan

Did the Beatles Just Save the Music Business? No! But Sales Are Up…

in Media on May 12, 2011 at 3:30 am PT

Still can’t call it a turnaround. But music sales are indeed up in the U.S. this year, and that’s because digital sales have new life again. That can’t be because the Beatles are on iTunes. (Right?)

Can You Make a Living From Viral Videos? The OK Go Gives It a Shot.

in Media on March 10, 2010 at 1:30 pm PT

A band that’s well-known for making great videos–but not for selling much music–splits from EMI, which doesn’t seem that upset about it.

The Music Business Bids Good Riddance to 2008, Gets Ready to Say the Same Thing to 2009

in Media on December 31, 2008 at 3:21 pm PT

The industry’s report card is just like every report card it has had since the advent of Napster: Digital sales are up, but not enough to counter the plunge in CD sales. We’ll hear the same thing in 12 months. In the meantime, though, there is lots of good music to listen to. Go find some of it and have a happy new year.